The Birmingham-produced crime drama film, This Is Birmingham, has impressively secured a place in Amazon Prime UK’s Top Ten films, reaching number five this past week. Positioned alongside well-established Hollywood stars such as Sydney Sweeney and Ryan Gosling, this achievement marks a significant milestone for a film created without the backing of major studios.
Written, directed, produced by, and starring Kay S. Ubhi, This Is Birmingham delves into themes of family, loyalty, and the far-reaching consequences of gang culture. The film prominently showcases Birmingham’s local people, locations, and filmmaking talent, shining a spotlight on the city’s unique narrative.
Following its success on Amazon Prime Video UK, This Is Birmingham is now being developed into a television series. This expansion aims to continue telling Birmingham’s distinctive story and to bring the city’s voice and creative talent to a broader audience.
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Speaking about the journey, Ubhi said:
“As the actor portraying the central character and the creator of This Is Birmingham, I set out to tell a unique Birmingham story with determination, persistence and a passion to create something meaningful.”
“I never imagined the film would go on to reach Amazon Prime UK’s Top Ten, become the top trending title, and rank alongside major Hollywood productions. Seeing this journey unfold has been an incredible and surreal experience.”
“It’s been a long and challenging journey to get here, with many obstacles along the way. I hope this achievement not only inspires other independent filmmakers, but also shows that stories created outside the traditional system can still connect with audiences on a much larger scale.”
This Is Birmingham is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime UK, offering viewers a gritty and authentic glimpse into the city through the eyes of its own people.