Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2025

  • BREASTMILK

    Directed by Ifeyinwa Arinze
    USA/Nigeria | 15 minutes | California Premiere | ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER

ShortFest 2025

A new Nigerian mother, Aduke, struggles to breastfeed her baby while navigating her tense relationship with her husband and her family’s expectations. In order to support her newborn child, she must confront her past.
Best Student U.S. Short Film

film details

Director: Ifeyinwa Arinze
Producers: Gabriela Azevedo, Chioma Onyenwe, Ifeyinwa Arinze
Screenwriter: Ifeyinwa Arinze
Cinematographers: Dominica Eriksen
Editor: Ifeyinwa Arinze
Music: Pierre Oberkampf
Cast: Meg Otanwa, Taye Arimoro, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, William Benson, Grace Coker, Seyi Adeboye, Femi Durojaiye
Country: USA/Nigeria
Language: in English and Yoruba with English subtitles
Year: 2024
Running Time: 15 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Contact Email: ifeyinwaarinze@gmail.com
Website: https://www.ifeyinwaarinze.com/#/breastmilkshort/

Screening in:

ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER

Whether touching or comedic, these stories traverse the world of motherhood, spotlighting the enduring impact our mothers leave on our lives.

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ShortFest 2025