38th edition
17-25 january 2026

Hope is Lost

Eno Enefiok

Image Hope is Lost
United KingdomMacédoine du Nord
2025 Animation 16 min
OV with French subtitles
Ten days before the millennium, Hope, a bereaved single mother, arrives in London with her two infants, clutching only the clothes on their backs. A charismatic stranger offers sanctuary, but she uncovers his chilling motives. In a pulse-pounding race against time, Hope must protect her children at any cost, no matter the personal sacrifice.
Cast : Rakie Ayola, Gary Carr, Rejoice Akani, Hannah Tobin, Patience Tobin, Charity Muiriri, Matt Rose
Scenario : Eno Enefiok
Cinematography : Eno Enefiok, Jerry Amadi-Pradon
Sound : The Farm Post
Editing : Eno Enefiok
Production : Aral Sea Productions, Hidden Art Films
Nigerian born, Midland raised, now London based, Eno's decade-long career as a first Assistant Director and Creative Producer spans TVCs, music videos, documentaries, and beyond. A storyteller at heart, Eno experiments with diverse forms and mediums to bring narratives to life, often exploring themes of identity, hope, and belonging. Hope is Lost (2025) is her narrative debut as a director.