Cheese
Short Film (2023)
A random conversation between two friends about cheese takes a heated turn.
Jess, a lively black woman in her late 20s, grapples with the decision of whether to add cheese to the lasagne she's cooking for herself and her friend Luke, a witty and charming womaniser. After Jess finishes preparing an unusual lasagne for their dinner, a debate arises over whether cheese should be included, prompting a light-hearted discussion about Jess's dislike for it. However, when Jess playfully teases Luke about his varied taste in women, the conversation takes an unexpected turn. Tensions rise as they navigate the unspoken undercurrents of their friendship, through a conversation around race, identity and their differing perspectives on relationships.
Temi Yussuf - Writer & Director
Lolly (Lola) Michaels - DOP
Theresa Albono - Lead Actor
Elliott Bornemann - Lead Actor
Chen Wissotzky - Sound Recordist
Theresa Macharia - 1st AD
Cilla Lafayette - Art Director
Dami Adeyeye - Producer
Richard Kattah - Executive Producer
Jordan White - Spark
Joe Nkadi - Gaffer
Miriam Kamara - Editor
Phil Ossai - 2nd Editor
Caroline Morin - Colourist
Chen Wissotzky - Sound Engineer