Okayafrica Presents: Fela Flex

Okayafrica presents Fela Flex, a film which aims to introduce new audiences to the sounds of Afrobeat founder Fela Kuti through the art of contemporary dance. Starring NYC dancers from the film Flex Is Kings, this piece is co-published with NOWNESS and is a production by NYC-based ROOT Studios.

Dancers:
Flizzo
Jay Donn
Opt
Sedo
Danni

Director: Dominick Sheldon | Lion Dolo Films
Director of Photography: Christopher Bisagni

Okayafrica:
Producer: Allison Swank

ROOT Studios:
Production Director: Kip McQueen
Capture Producer: Joshua Steen
Camera Operator: Eythan Maidhof
First AC: Ed Barnes
Second AC: Chris Bye
DIT: Alex Strohmeier
Grips: Rob Hubert, Jon Ervin, Austin Kennedy
Producers: Sarah Reynolds & Abbey Zembower
Production Assistants: Payal Parikh & Peggy Gertner
Hair & Make-Up: Donna Kim & Cathy Foster
Styling: Leah Snow
Clothing: Diesel

Set Designer: Whitney Hellesen
Post Production: MAAVVEN
Post Production Supervisor: Dina Ciccotello
Editor: Holle Singer at Consulate
Colorist: Clark Muller at Incendio
VFX: Cully Bunker
Online Editor: Skulleys

Music: FELA KUTI “Zombie” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-TBcsz-QM