Two young men from south London, who devoted a year to trying to achieve their dreams, documented it all to show that ‘the youth of today are not lost.’
New Year’s Resolutions are one thing – but have you ever dedicated an entire year to something you love?
Well, in a bid to motivate their generation, these two south London boys have done just that – and they have got the film to prove it.
Braulio Chimbebe and Colin Skhoyimue, both 20, star in ‘Change Makers’, a documentary that follows their life for a whole year, as they try to achieve their goals.
The pair met at the London Nautical School in Blackfriars and although they were on different paths, they bonded over their determination to be successful in their fields.
Colin wants to make it pro.
Colin who grew up in Kennington, is a footballer, currently playing semi-professionally for King’s Lynn Town FC with dreams to ‘make it pro.’
“My team is in the National League North, so I’m one step away from that,” he explained.
Friend and co-star Braulio, who also produced the film with his company 42 Entertainment, said his goal is to create a platform which allows him to tell his own stories.
After going to the BRIT School to realise his dreams of being an actor and filmmaker, Braulio said he found it hard to break into the industry. “A lot of the people casting for roles will go to agencies first.
“I haven’t had the best luck when it comes to agencies – you see that in the film.”
Colin also fell on hard times. “I was injured and needed surgery. At one point I was told I’d never play again.”
He said that knowing the ‘odds were stacked against him’ is what drove him to continue.
Braulio is a budding actor and producer.
On social media, Colin shares tips about life and football, with some videos racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
Social media was also where he turned after his surgery. “In football, a lot of people show the highs – but I didn’t see anyone online showing the reality of a young person trying to make it, whilst going through so many injuries.
“But a lot of players struggle with it.”
The documentary itself shows the highs and lows of their individual paths. “We were both at a neutral point when we started – we could never have predicted what would happen,” Braulio said.
Colin explained: “The goal of the documentary was to show people that if you dedicate a year of just focus and being consistent to achieving that goal with no limitations on yourself – you can genuinely make it happen.
They want to show the film at schools and youth organisations.
“And if it doesn’t happen, you can make significant progress. I want people to see if we can do it – they can.”
Despite committing a year to their crafts – they are by no means done. But what does the final destination look like?
As well as playing football at the ‘highest level’ (Colin) and thriving as an independent actor and producer (Braulio), they said being role models is their true aim.
Braulio commented: “It’s to inspire. We want to show that the youth of today are not lost and there is hope for others.”
The film is premiering at a private screening at PeckhamPlex on Thursday (18 January). They plan to take the documentary to schools, charities and organisations that specifically work with young people to inspire them.
They added that they won’t be posting it on social media until they’ve had a chance to do that.
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