World Premiere
Rise
Shorts
Short | Zimbabwe | 22 MINUTES | EnglishAction, Drama, Sports
A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe convinces a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight in a world that has left him behind.
This film is included in Shorts: Hopes and Dreams alongside 5 other works. Click here for full program and details.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jessica Rowlands
Director
Jessica J. Rowlands
Producer
Joe Njagu
Screenwriter
Jessica J. Rowlands
Cinematographer
Jacques Naudé
Editor
Paul Watts, Roman Kuznets
Composer
Max Uldahl
Executive Producer
Tobias Mupfuti, Tongayi Chirisa, Elizabeth Morse Gilcreast, Barbara Lettieri, Juliette Duran
Key Production Team
Joe Njagu, Nakai Matema, Leonard Matsa, Philip Marumha, Taurai Kawara, Wilson Biswell
Camera/Lighting Team
Jacques Naudé, Diogo Domingues, Farai Chimombe, Gregory Shambare, Nigel Ncube
Art Department & Sound
Mmeli Mabhikwa, Kelli Barker, Kundai Mandivheyi, Chelsea Mangwiro, Kuda Sombi, Simon
Original Vocals & Music
Hope Masike, Tawanda T Maoneni, Mokoomba, David HD Hondoyedzomba, Leo Magozz, Jah
Cast
Tongayi Chirisa, Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, Edmet Dube, Kelvin Taliana, Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda, Charles Ndlovu, Prudence Mubaiwa, Samson Mdimba, Phineas Makuvaza, Tobias Mupfuti
Contacts
Print Source
Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Press Contact
Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
US Sales Contact
Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
International Sales Contact
Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com
Sun June 08 - 12:00 PM
Shorts Theater at Spring Studios
Sat June 14 - 8:30 PM
Shorts Theater at Spring Studios
Sun June 15 - 2:30 PM
Shorts Theater at Spring Studios
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