Spike Lee’s Animated Short ‘APART’ Debuts at Tribeca Festival
Spike Lee is behind a new animated short called APART. The film will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival. The screening is set for Saturday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Story and themes
APART is set during South Africa’s apartheid era. It follows two boys, Themba and Joel, who form an unlikely friendship.
Their bond faces danger as social forces of hate and fear mount. A life-saving gesture becomes the story’s central test and moral hinge.
Creative team and collaborators
Spike Lee co-wrote the short with Tim Jones, Jeff Leisawitz, and Lubabalo Mtati. Pola Maneli directed the film.
Grammy-winning musician Black Coffee serves as music supervisor. Fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo handled wardrobe, drawing on isiXhosa influences.
Key credits
- Writers: Spike Lee, Tim Jones, Jeff Leisawitz, Lubabalo Mtati
- Director: Pola Maneli
- Music Supervisor: Black Coffee
- Wardrobe: Laduma Ngxokolo (isiXhosa-inspired design)
Tribeca screening details
APART debuts in the Animated Shorts block curated by Whoopi Goldberg. The selection honors Goldberg’s decade-long role as curator.
The world premiere offers audiences a vivid, intimate take on history and human connection. Filmogaz.com will cover the screening and report reactions from attendees.
