Bim Ajadi

A deaf security guard on the night shift observes a man in a midst of a crisis: they find a new way to communicate.

HERE/NOT HERE is a thought provoking hip-hop drama film which sees three rival groups – Deaf VVers, footballers and Krumpers – clash over who should use an abandoned warehouse space.

In the confines of his disheveled bedsit, an agoraphobic young man is challenged to a game of connect 4. However it soon becomes apparent that this is no ordinary version of the parlor game that we are watching. What was designed for recreation has now become an obsessive addiction. Losing for him is no longer an option, but are the odds stacked against him, and the stake too high? A suspense drama........." Every move counts, but for some people things don't always fall into place".

The short films provide glimpses into a few of the different forms of domestic abuse that people face every day

A poker hustler, used to cheating his way to success, finally goes one step too far and loses his hand to a hardened criminal gang. He now faces a terrible ultimatum, pay the money he owes or lose a member of his own family. Can he out smart the gang, or has he totally underestimated them? A dark humoured thriller set against the gritty backdrop of the urban under-world, shows just how far desperate people will go to get what they want!

Kemi, a mother torn between love, tradition and the modern world seeks a cure for her deaf daughter, risking family bonds in the process.

Jazzy Whipps is the UK's biggest deaf content creator – raising awareness on life as a deaf person in the UK – as well as a beauty and fashion creator. Her drive and inspiring outlook propelled her to the top. That ambition, alongside her passion and resilience helped her overcome a traumatic trolling experience that took a toll on her mental health. She's back, stronger than ever, continuing to inspire her audience.