A Song That Holds the Heart: Konstance and Seal Illuminate Idris Elba’s Dust To Dreams with ‘Mama’

Konstance and Seal come together in a remarkable meeting of artistry for the new single ‘Mama’, created for Idris Elba’s upcoming short film Dust To Dreams. Released through Elba’s visionary label 7Wallace, the track feels like an emotional centrepiece, one that binds the film’s themes of legacy, family, and forgiveness into a single, soul-stirring musical experience. Listen to this beautiful song From its first notes, ‘Mama’ carries a tenderness … Continue reading A Song That Holds the Heart: Konstance and Seal Illuminate Idris Elba’s Dust To Dreams with ‘Mama’

FILM BUSINESS Very Early Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short Film Shortlist for 2026 Academy Awards

The Academy’s Live Action Short category remains one of the industry’s strongest talent incubators, where emerging directors, ambitious craftspeople, and nimble producers collide with Hollywood’s spotlight. Voters tend to respond to crisp storytelling, emotional clarity, high production value on modest budgets, and shorts that feel complete. Cameos help, but resonance helps more. With that in mind, here’s how this year’s field is shaping up, based … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS Very Early Oscar Predictions: Live Action Short Film Shortlist for 2026 Academy Awards

OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba and Mo Abudu Redefine African Storytelling at TIFF

By Jane Fitzgerald When Idris Elba steps behind the camera, audiences expect artistry that resonates as deeply as his performances. With Dust to Dreams, his latest directorial venture in collaboration with Nigerian superproducer Mo Abudu, Elba delivers a tender, musical meditation on love, legacy, and reconciliation, set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos. Selected for the Toronto International Film Festival’s Short Cuts program, the film underscores … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba and Mo Abudu Redefine African Storytelling at TIFF