Mr. Gele: The Man, The Story, The Craft (2017)
Documentary Short
Mr. Gele focuses on the man, the story and the craft of the celebrated Houston-based Nigerian Gele artist, Mr. Hakeem Oluwasegun Olaleye popularly known as Mr. Segun Gele. He is a self-taught creative who has been able to use his skills as a Gele designer and makeup artist to beautify women around the world. He plays a major role in the Nigerian Fashion community and beyond. In never-before seen footage, the film captures a glimpse of Segun's life as a husband, father, son and businessman.
TRT 15 Minutes
U.S. PREMIERE
CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION
SIDEWALK FILM FESTIVAL
AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL (new york)
CINEODYSSEY FILM FESTIVAL
BRONZELENS FILM FESTIVAL
CREDITS
DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY
Gladys Edeh
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Akin Okunrinboye
EDITING
Mimi Wilcox
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Imani Warren