The Star Boy is a short documentary showing the journey of a child who was in forced labour on Lake Volta, Ghana. The film was created to share the impact the charity Holy’s Home is having on the lives of vulnerable children.
Produced by: Stand Films
Direction | DOP | Editor: Amelie Exton
Music Composer: Johnny Yates
Sound Design: Ben Carr
Featured Music: ‘EAGLE’ Erin Jae (Lilly Neubauer remix)
Winner of the Africa Rising Award at the Black Star International Film Festival,
The Star Boy is a short film created to showcase the mission of ‘Holy’s Home for Children’,
community-owned project that ensures children have the right to a safe and supportive home.
The short documentary follows the journey of a child who was forced
into labour on Lake Volta, Ghana, showing the impact of the
charity on the lives of vulnerable children.