Make Me A King
TITLE
Make Me A King
DIRECTOR
Sofia Olins
COUNTRY
UK
YEAR
2021
DURATION
16′
GENRE
Fiction
Overview
Make Me A King
Ari performs as a Jewish Drag King, much to the confusion of their family. Idolising real-life hero, Pepi Littman, who carved out a space for Drag Kings over 100 years ago, they use this history to open up a space for acceptance in the present.
DIRECTOR BIOGRAPHY - Sofia Olins
Sofia Olins is an award-winning director. Her first feature film, Lost in Vagueness, was broadcasted on Sky and currently on Netflix. Her shorts, have won awards in BAFTA-qualifying festivals globally. Sofia’s other credits include: Bridget Jones, Troy, Peep Show, The IT Crowd, The Royle Family and many more.
Credits
- DirectorSofia Olins
- Screenplay Natalie Arle-Toyne
- Cinematography Anthony Lucas
- Editing Amanda James, Erica Gianesini
- Cast Libby Mai, Ben Caplan, Laurel Lefkow
- Producer/s Martina Russo
- Production Company
- Distributor/s
Specifications
- Project Title Make Me A King
- Project Type Fiction
- Completion Date October 21, 2021
- Country of origin United Kingdom
- Country of filming United Kingdom
- Language English
- First-time Filmmaker No
- Student Project No
Sofia Olins
Sofia Olins is an award-winning director. Her first feature film, Lost in Vagueness, was broadcasted on Sky and currently on Netflix. Her shorts, have won awards in BAFTA-qualifying festivals globally. Sofia’s other credits include: Bridget Jones, Troy, Peep Show, The IT Crowd, The Royle Family and many more.
SELECTIONS & AWARDS
Tirana International Film Festival
Parade, Panorama Competition, 2022