Tazmanian Devil (film)

Not to be confused with Tasmanian Devils (film).
Tazmanian Devil
Directed bySolomon Onita Jr.
Written bySolomon Onita Jr.
Produced byFrank Cohen
Adam Dietrich
Karl Soelter
Tricia Woodgett
Starring
CinematographyMike Buchbauer
Edited byAndre Jones
Music byMervyn Warren
Distributed by1091 Pictures
Release date
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Tazmanian Devil is a 2020 American drama film written and directed by Solomon Onita Jr. and starring Abraham Attah.[1][2]

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Dallas.[4] In June 2019, it was confirmed that the film was in post-production.[5]

Release

The film premiered in August 2020 at the American Black Film Festival.[6] In January 2021, 1091 Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]

Reception

Alex Saveliev of Film Threat gave the film a 5 out of 10.[8]

Accolade

For his work in the film, Solomon Onita Jr. won the John Singleton Director Award for Best First Feature at the American Black Film Festival.[9]

References

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (12 June 2019). "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (2 January 2019). "'Beasts of No Nation's Abraham Attah & More To Star In Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tasmanian Devil'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Bryan 'Birdman' Williams & Benny Boom Team To Produce 'Tazmanian Devil' With 'Beasts Of Nation' & 'When They See Us' Stars". sports.yahoo.com.
  4. ^ Isama, Antoinette (13 June 2019). "Birdman to Executive Produce Solomon Onita Jr.'s Nigerian Immigrant Drama 'Tazmanian Devil' with Benny Boom". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  5. ^ Reese, Alexis (14 June 2019). "Birdman and Benny Boom To Produce Indie Nigerian Film 'Tazmanian Devil'". Vibe. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
  6. ^ Jorgenson, Todd (21 August 2020). "A Dallas Filmmaker's Debut Spotlights the Immigrant Experience for West Africans". D Magazine. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  7. ^ Lang, Brett (13 January 2021). "1091 Pictures Buys 'Tazmanian Devil,' College Drama With Abraham Attah (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  8. ^ Saveliev, Alex (28 February 2021). "Tazmanian Devil". Film Threat. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
  9. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (31 August 2020). "American Black Film Festival Unveils ABFF Award Winners For Virtual Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 December 2020.