Rapper Stormzy has launched his own film and TV production company, #Merky Films.
The launch of the indie comes at the same time as the launch of the company’s first film project, Big Man, directed by Aneil Karia, whose previous films include Surge starring Ben Wishaw and Oscar winning short film, The Long Goodbye for Riz Ahmed.
Big Man has Stormzy in his first lead acting role as Tenzman, a former rap star now navigating a restless and uncertain chapter of his life.
The film, produced in association with Apple, is shot on an iPhone 16 Pro and will be released on YouTube on June 18.
Stormzy has previously launched #Merky Books with Penguin under the #Merky brand alongside his scholarships.
Said Stormzy: “I always say: music is my first love, but film is my second. #Merky Films is something I’ve been dreaming about for ages – a space for powerful British stories and a solid home for fresh, unexpected art. It’s a natural next step for everything we do at #Merky – sharing our stories, spotlighting important voices and making room for those who deserve to be seen and heard.
“I hope you love our first project, Big Man, as much as we loved making it. For me, it’s all about the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth – that feeling like life is one big adventure and the world’s your playground. I hope it inspires you to dream bigger, live louder and hold on to that unapologetic energy that comes with being young.”
Staff Reporter
Share this story
