HIKIKOMORI - WHAT DRIVES US TO WITHDRAWL FROM SOCIETY?
Hikikomori is a form of severe social withdrawal amongst adolescents and young adults that was first described in Japan in the 1990s. However, now one of the leading researchers in the field, Dr Alan Teo, has argued that we need to stop viewing hikikomori as a uniquely Japanese phenomenon and start treating it as a global condition.
Created by director and designer Bunmi Oyateru, this film looks at the issue of social withdrawal in Japan, as a result of cultural expectations, drawing parallels with the experience of the African diaspora. He explores the need to isolate in order to regenerate and reconnect with the self.
Found in Translation is a series made as part of the In The Mix project, in partnership with BBC Studios TalentWorks, Black Creators Matter and the Barbican.
As seen on BBC Reels
Hikikomori is a form of severe social withdrawal amongst adolescents and young adults that was first described in Japan in the 1990s. However, now one of the leading researchers in the field, Dr Alan Teo, has argued that we need to stop viewing hikikomori as a uniquely Japanese phenomenon and start treating it as a global condition.
Created by director and designer Bunmi Oyateru, this film looks at the issue of social withdrawal in Japan, as a result of cultural expectations, drawing parallels with the experience of the African diaspora. He explores the need to isolate in order to regenerate and reconnect with the self.
Found in Translation is a series made as part of the In The Mix project, in partnership with BBC Studios TalentWorks, Black Creators Matter and the Barbican.
As seen on BBC Reels
Director: @bunmi.ft
Writer(s): @bunmi.ft @kikigukas
DOP: @cassius.kane
Producers: @byudochukwu @hellolucykenny
Production Company: @epaproductionsltd
Commissioning Editor: @danwiththecam
Casting Director & Stylist: @byudochukwu
Art Director: @chenssx
Hair & Makeup: @blessingk.mua
Hair & Makeup Assistant: @vinvivaa
Movement Director: @jjsaword
1st AD: @louistu_
1st AC: @philippestenier
2nd AC: @_charlieswtz_
Gaffer: @tomthain_
Lighting Assistant(s): @oluwatob__i @notsergioh
Runners: @georgiasemple @ray.o.k @adam_uwais
Editor: @bunmi.ft
Composer: @credo_k
Sound Design & Mix Engineer: @daniel_aminoff
Colourist: @colourbymegwan @etc.colour
Colour producer: @_oliviarosejessop
Starring: @treasureonscreen @sam_daily4 @iamteetime
Interviewees: Dr. Alan Teo & Adeola Oyetola
Extras: @alacennn, Uwa Enodunmwenbe & Ekhoerose Enodunmwenbe
Writer(s): @bunmi.ft @kikigukas
DOP: @cassius.kane
Producers: @byudochukwu @hellolucykenny
Production Company: @epaproductionsltd
Commissioning Editor: @danwiththecam
Casting Director & Stylist: @byudochukwu
Art Director: @chenssx
Hair & Makeup: @blessingk.mua
Hair & Makeup Assistant: @vinvivaa
Movement Director: @jjsaword
1st AD: @louistu_
1st AC: @philippestenier
2nd AC: @_charlieswtz_
Gaffer: @tomthain_
Lighting Assistant(s): @oluwatob__i @notsergioh
Runners: @georgiasemple @ray.o.k @adam_uwais
Editor: @bunmi.ft
Composer: @credo_k
Sound Design & Mix Engineer: @daniel_aminoff
Colourist: @colourbymegwan @etc.colour
Colour producer: @_oliviarosejessop
Starring: @treasureonscreen @sam_daily4 @iamteetime
Interviewees: Dr. Alan Teo & Adeola Oyetola
Extras: @alacennn, Uwa Enodunmwenbe & Ekhoerose Enodunmwenbe
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STRETCH LONDON SERIES - TRANSCENDENCE.
‘Transcendence’ is a photographic series by Togolese German photographer Delali Ayivi created for ‘Stretch London’, an initiative by Laura Tabet and Lauren Barrett, born out of passion for yoga and a desire to move away from the stereotypical depiction of the practice.
As seen in Vogue
‘Transcendence’ is a photographic series by Togolese German photographer Delali Ayivi created for ‘Stretch London’, an initiative by Laura Tabet and Lauren Barrett, born out of passion for yoga and a desire to move away from the stereotypical depiction of the practice.
As seen in Vogue
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Georbella Fini & Precious Opara
Set: Bubby Nurse
Movement & Prop Placement: JJ Saword
The intention was to expand on Movement to open up the visual language associated with the discipline and start a new dialogue through positive movement - JJ was asked to bring to life this ambition.
Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Georbella Fini & Precious Opara
Set: Bubby Nurse
Movement & Prop Placement: JJ Saword
The intention was to expand on Movement to open up the visual language associated with the discipline and start a new dialogue through positive movement - JJ was asked to bring to life this ambition.
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Georbella Fini
Set: Bubby Nurse
Movement & Prop Placement: JJ Saword
The images are a visual reflection of yoga through play and experimentation. An exercise in learning awareness of the body as a form of liberation.
Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Georbella Fini
Set: Bubby Nurse
Movement & Prop Placement: JJ Saword
The images are a visual reflection of yoga through play and experimentation. An exercise in learning awareness of the body as a form of liberation.
Photographer & Set: Delali Ayivi
Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Bruno de Oliveira
Movement: JJ Saword
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Creative Direction: Lauren Barret & Laura Tabet
Muse: Bruno de Oliveira
Movement: JJ Saword
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SAFE SPACE - DDSTUDIOS.
Daniella d’Aiuto’s ‘Safe Space’ explores navigating the industry as a person of colour with a neurological disorder.
As seen in i-D Vice
Daniella d’Aiuto’s ‘Safe Space’ explores navigating the industry as a person of colour with a neurological disorder.
As seen in i-D Vice
Creative Direction: DDStudios
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Muse: Sadie Graham-Mulvaney (represented by Zebedee Talent)
Casting: Marie Claire Casting
Set: Bubby Nurse
Set Assistant: Lottie Laversuch
MUA: Love Hugh
Stylist: Aadam Sheikh
Movement: JJ Saword
The models are intentionally poised to appear in cohesion with their ‘Safe Space’ - JJ sought out to work closely with each muse re-creating their ideal space of comfort, familiarity and control through movement.
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Muse: Sadie Graham-Mulvaney (represented by Zebedee Talent)
Casting: Marie Claire Casting
Set: Bubby Nurse
Set Assistant: Lottie Laversuch
MUA: Love Hugh
Stylist: Aadam Sheikh
Movement: JJ Saword
The models are intentionally poised to appear in cohesion with their ‘Safe Space’ - JJ sought out to work closely with each muse re-creating their ideal space of comfort, familiarity and control through movement.
Creative Direction: DDStudios
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Muse: Tyla Grant (represented by Zebedee Talent)
Casting: Marie Claire Casting
Set: Bubby Nurse
Set Assistant: Lottie Laversuch
MUA: Love Hugh
Stylist: Aadam Sheikh
Movement: JJ Saword
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Muse: Tyla Grant (represented by Zebedee Talent)
Casting: Marie Claire Casting
Set: Bubby Nurse
Set Assistant: Lottie Laversuch
MUA: Love Hugh
Stylist: Aadam Sheikh
Movement: JJ Saword
Creative Direction: DDStudios
Photographer: Delali Ayivi
Muse: Sadie Graham-Mulvaney (represented by Zebedee Talent)
Casting: Marie Claire Casting
Set: Bubby Nurse
Set Assistant: Lottie Laversuch
MUA: Love Hugh
Stylist: Aadam Sheikh
Movement: JJ Saword
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