‘Descendants’ Wins Film Award

‘Descendants: The Story of Us‘ was the Lunda Award recipient at the 22nd Annual Oakland International Film Festival in October 2024. This short film, created and produced by Shanti Lair–Croom and directed by Shaun Daniels, best exemplified the theme of the Lunda Award through its depiction of the journey and obstacles faced by several families right here in the East Bay in their pursuit of the American dream.

The Lunda people were known to have of the largest expansions in Central Africa. They were also known to be great storytellers who often, when introduced to someone, would seek to know the lineage of that individual. If they found they were related the “Lundahood” would grow.

Shanti Lair-Croom wrote “I am honored and grateful for this film to be the recipient of the Lunda Award. I want to thank AEF and Castaway Creative for your contributions through your sponsorship and partnership. Much gratitude to you both. I have a feeling that so much more is to come from this film“!

AEF was a sponsor of this film thanks to the generosity of our donors.

Please click the following link to read more about the award:
https://www.oiff.org/2024/10/03/the-22nd-oakland-international-film-festival-award-winning-films-in-2024

Shanti Lair-Croom (center) accepting award