Ballyman
Ballyman is a short film by Faruq Adigun exploring the parallels between psychosis and spirituality, co-directed and co-produced with Artistic Director Roisin Feeny & VIDEOfeet.
Ballyman follows Deji, a young Black man from South East London, as he traverses through the city hiding behind his (bally) balaclava. As his mental state declines, he is forced to shield away from the world, stepping onto his new path of enlightenment.
Selected for three BAFTA/BIFA qualifying film festivals this year:
- British Urban Film Festival - May 4th - 9th 2026, London, England
- Greenwich Film Festival - Oct 19th - 25th 2026, London, England
- Aesthetica Short Film Festival - Nov 4th 2026 - York, England
Trailer
Trailer by Matt Smith, VIDEOfeet.
Behind the Scenes
Screening Event
We hosted a screening with music from Rezon8 artists and conversations on Black men’s mental health.
Thursday 22 May, 6 - 8pm 2025
Peckham Levels, 95a Rye Lane, SE15 4ST
Photography by Inés Yearwood Sanchez
R&D
In April 2024, we carried out research and development for Ballyman at the Albany with VIDEOfeet.
See below the stills from the R&D:
