Who We Were, Who We Became

Directed, shot, edited, by Darshan Gajjar.

I was approached by Danae to create a film that would bring her poem to life—a piece that reflects the stories of the Windrush generation who came to Sheffield. Working closely in collaboration, we shaped the documentary to focus on the humanity behind the headlines: their personal stories, emotions, and lived experiences, rather than just the migration narrative.

The project was commissioned by Sheffield City Council and Arts Council England, in partnership with the University of Sheffield. It premiered at the Off the Shelf Festival 2023 and has since been screened at festivals across the UK and internationally, including:

  • Leeds International Film Festival 2024 – Leeds, UK

  • 12th International Video Poetry Festival – Greece

  • Windrush Caribbean Film Festival – London, UK

  • CaribbeanTales Film Festival – Toronto, Canada