This program includes new and bright voices in narrative storytelling. Varying in genre from comedy to drama, and covering themes from complicated friendships to the death of a family member, these films find groundbreaking new ways to convey intriguing and evocative short stories. Combining excellent cinematography, powerful editing, and empathic direction of actors, these makers are sure to bring new ideas and innovations to the art of the short film.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 75 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, depictions of sexual situations, self-harm, sexual violence, harassment.
This program is available in all countries except the Netherlands.
A young woman in the Democratic Republic of Congo learns how to walk in high heels.
- Year2020
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageSwahili
- CountryCanada
- NoteSwahili with English subtitles
- DirectorElaisha Stokes
- ScreenwriterElaisha Stokes
- ProducerHoreb Bulambo Shindano
- Co-ProducerAnnie Bulambo Ponga
- CastEsther Endewe Monga, Joséphine Muchaho Joviale, Betty Muhindo Lys, Nadine Mapendo Maroy
- CinematographerKenny Suleimanagich
- EditorMaureen Grant
- Production DesignJulien Mufwangolo
- ComposerEdo Van Breeman
This program includes new and bright voices in narrative storytelling. Varying in genre from comedy to drama, and covering themes from complicated friendships to the death of a family member, these films find groundbreaking new ways to convey intriguing and evocative short stories. Combining excellent cinematography, powerful editing, and empathic direction of actors, these makers are sure to bring new ideas and innovations to the art of the short film.
Have an All Access Pass? Unlock your on-demand screening of this film here!
Total Run Time: 75 minutes
This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.
Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, depictions of sexual situations, self-harm, sexual violence, harassment.
This program is available in all countries except the Netherlands.
A young woman in the Democratic Republic of Congo learns how to walk in high heels.
- Year2020
- Runtime12 minutes
- LanguageSwahili
- CountryCanada
- NoteSwahili with English subtitles
- DirectorElaisha Stokes
- ScreenwriterElaisha Stokes
- ProducerHoreb Bulambo Shindano
- Co-ProducerAnnie Bulambo Ponga
- CastEsther Endewe Monga, Joséphine Muchaho Joviale, Betty Muhindo Lys, Nadine Mapendo Maroy
- CinematographerKenny Suleimanagich
- EditorMaureen Grant
- Production DesignJulien Mufwangolo
- ComposerEdo Van Breeman