In March 2024, film executive, Mo Abudu, announced a collaboration with Hollywood actor, Idris Elba, which would see him take the director’s chair on her short film project, Dust To Dream.

Weeks after the announcement, filming has wrapped on the project, and here’s what we know so far.

The plot

Dust To Dreams follows the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter, and how they navigate her first encounter with her father. The father, a long-lost soldier must confront new realities as he reunites with his family after a long time away from home. 

The Cast

Directed by Idris-Elba, the project features performances from some of Nollywood’s finest actors.

Nse Nkpe Etim

She plays Milli, a Lagos nightclub owner.

Seal

The British-Nigerian musician plays a soldier.

Eku Edewor

She plays Comfort, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) sister.

Atlanta Bridget Johnson

She plays Patience, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) sister.

Constance Olatunde

The former Nigerian Idol contestant plays Bisola, Milli’s (Nse Nkpe Etim) daughter.

Behind-the-scenes

Some of the actors have shared BTS photos, giving fans a glimpse into their characters and what to expect when the film is released. The BTS stills also indicate the film was shot in parts of Lagos Island and the mainland.

When and where will it be released?

There’s no word about the project’s potential release date or if it will be available on a streaming platform. However, if it’s anything like Abudu’s previous short films, My Perfect Life and Iyawo Mi, it should enjoy cinema festival runs.