The Zanzibar International Film Festival, taking place in Stone Town Zanzibar from July 7 15, with support from the Kenya Film Commission, has announced the screening of the Kenyan film, Supa Modo. The film which had a world premiere at Berlinale in February, has been heralded as a “stunning” debut for director Likarion Wainaina and […]
The Zanzibar International Film Festival, taking place in Stone Town Zanzibar from July 7 15, with support from the Kenya Film Commission, has announced the screening of the Kenyan film, Supa Modo.
The film which had a world premiere at Berlinale in February, has been heralded as a “stunning” debut for director Likarion Wainaina and its young cast.
Acquired by Rushlake Media, the film was produced by Ginger Ink Films Africa in partnership with One Fine Day Films (OFDF). OFDF has released other African films including Kati Kati and Nairobi Half Life. It was at the One Fine Day Films BrainRoom a two-week masterclass that allows writers to pitch and develop their ideas where Wainainas story idea for Supa Modo was pitched and selected for production.
The Kenya Film Commission will be hosting the screening of the film on Wednesday July 11 at ZIFFs main venue of the Old Fort Ampitheatre with various members of the cast and production team in attendance.
The screening of the film will also be attended by international film and TV industry professionals as it will form part of the official opening event for DISCOP Zanzibar. DISCOP Zanzibar, in its inaugural year, will be taking place from July 11 13 in partnership with ZIFF, creating East Africas largest film and TV content gathering.
As supporters of this regional industry, The Kenya Film Commission has come on board to support this important screening and to take part in both ZIFF and DISCOP Zanzibar.
Supa Modo tells the inspiring story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true. It stars newcomer Stycie Waweru in the lead role, alongside a host of veteran Kenyan thesps, including Maryanne Nungo and Nyawara Ndambia.
