Shimoni (The Pit)

Year: 2022 | Genres: Narrative

After 7 years in prison, Geoffrey, 35, has to restart his life in Shimoni. There, he stays
hiding in the local Catholic Church. Then, one Sunday after Mass, Geoffrey sees him. Petrified, he pees his pants and, in a moment of rage, kills a calf. The monster has found him.

Key Actors:

Justin Mirichii
Sam Psenjen
Daniel Njoroge
Vivian Wambui
Muthoni Gathecha
Gitura Kamau

Directed by: Angela Wanjiku Wamai
⁠Producer: Angela Wanjiku Wamai Andrew Mungai Kato Change Irungu Kiongo Kamicha Kamau

Suky

Year: 2025 | Genres: Action

In this grim and unforgiving environment, Suky discovers a glimmer of hope, a brutal underground fight club that promises freedom to the strongest. With nothing to lose and revenge fueling his every move, Suky must fight not only for his life but for a chance to reclaim his freedom.

Key Actors:

Tobi Bakre
Olarotimi Fakunle
Bimbo Ademoye
James Damilare Solomon
Femi Adebayo
Ibrahim Yekini (Itele)
Philip Asaya
Boma Akpore

Directed by: Ola Cardoso

⁠Producers:

Ola Cardoso
Bamidele Adelusi

Sayari

Year: 2025 | Genres: Action

Shiru, a struggling BnB manager in the rolling hills of central Kenya, is recruited by the father of a runway groom to make sure he shows up for his wedding. Chaos, comedy, romance and adventure unfold!

Key Actors:

Muhugu Theuri
Lucarelli Onyango

Directed by: Omar Hamza

⁠Producers:

June Wairegi
Omar Hamza

Uloliwe (The Train)

Year: 2024 | Genres: Short Documentary

The story explores themes of poverty, sacrifice, deception, and resilience – revealing how the pressures of economic inequality can lead even the most upright individuals down dangerous paths. All of this unfolds while the community fights a parallel battle with PRASA over unreliable train service – a symbolic reminder of their broken systems and unmet promises.

Key Actors:

Mirranda Javu
Chris Gxalaba
Ayanda Kobes
Nangamso Bosman-Dinginto
Mr. Mlamli Mangcala

Directed by: Nobert Kelvin

⁠Producer: Zinziswa Soga

GROGAN’S LODGE

Year: 2023 | Genres: Drama

Grogan’s Lodge is a psychological thriller, that explores the ghosts of colonialism in modern-day Kenya.

Key Actors:

Michelle Tiren
Sera Wanjiru
Julisa Rowe

Directed by: Isaya Evans

⁠Producers: Densu Moseti

⁠Urefu Wa Kamba

Year: 2024 | Genres: Experimental (Psychological Thriller)

The Length of a Rope (“Urefu wa Kamba”) follows three sisters on a haunting journey to escape their past, only to face the dark truths that could tear them apart.

Key Actors:

Abdiya Ahmed
Nastesha Moktar
Nahimo Mohammed Galgalo
Halima Shabir
Aisha Wanjiku

Directed by: Mageto Ndege

⁠Producer: Kelvin Osoo

Good Parable

Year: 2020 | Genres: Drama

A tourist agent falls in-love with a tourist from America. As the country is preparing for a national lockdown; Khanyisile is devising ways to help children in rural areas to access educational materials while striving to cope with her recovery from corona virus.

Key Actors:

Samke Chiliza, Douglas Ross Mcaslan, Jason Maydew, Nanziwe Nzuzu

Directed by: Nobert Kelvin

⁠Producer: Zinziswa Soga

Pound for Pound

Year: 2019 | Genres: Documentary

Step into the ring with the next generation of boxing stars as they battle for glory and a chance to rise to professional heights in the groundbreaking Knuckle Day tournament.

Key Actors:

Linda Saliwa
Asemahle Sotwili
Landile Mandown Gxeke
Luyolo Nketsheni

Directed by: Sithembile Xaso

Producer:  Sithembile Xaso

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