Learn to Swim
After a tragic event, a jazz musician flees in an attempt to rebuild his life, only to find himself haunted by the truth of his past.
World Premiere: Toronto International Film Festival, 2021
Distributed on NETFLIX by Array Releasing in the US, UK, Australia/NZ
and by Mongrel Media in Canada
Learn to Swim (90mins)
Directed by Thyrone Tommy
Written by Marni Van Dyk and Thyrone Tommy
Produced by Alona Metzer, Leilani Films, Wildling Pictures
Director of Photography: Nick Haight
Starring Thomas Olajide, Emma Ferreira
Music by Chester Hansen, Tika Simone, Leland Whitty, Casey MQ
Edited by Baun Mah and Shaun Rykiss
Production Design by Dialla Kawar and Joshua Turpin
Art Direction by Lori Atik and Somerville Black
Costume Design by Jeannette Linton
TIFF Canada’s TOP TEN, 2021
WINNER Canadian Screen Award “Best Original Song” And Then We Don’t by Tika Simone & Casey Manierka-Quaile
NOMINEE NAACP Image Awards “Best International Film”