📲 We love hearing from our amazing listeners! Send us a text. I had the absolute joy of attending the World Premiere of the short film RISE at the world-famous Tribeca Film Festival! Inspired by the life of Tobias Mupfuti, RISE is written and directed by Jessica J Rowlands, executive produced by ZimExcellence fave Joe Njagu, and stars the ever-charismatic Tongayi Chirisa alongside breakout star Sikhanyiso Ngwenya. In this episode, I share my reflections from the screening, thoughts on the film, and the significance of this milestone for both Zimbabwean and African cinema. From a community celebration in NYC to witnessing the rise of a young star. Tune in to hear why this film made me laugh, almost cry, and feel proud. 🎧🎙️ Up next: I will share initial reactions from the audience and behind-the-scenes conversations with the creative team! For more information: Website: https://risezimbabwe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.zimbabwe Cast & Credits Directed and Written by Jessica J. Rowlands Producer Joe Njagu Cinematographer Jacques Naudé Composer Max Uldahl Editor Paul Watts, Roman Kuznets 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 International Sales + US Contact Jessica Rowlands 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 #ZimExcellence #RISEFilm #Tribeca2025 #ZimbabweToTheWorld Support the show >> Support the show> Sign up for Vongai's podcast workshop> Buy ZimExcellence Merch https://www.redbubble.com/people/zimexcellence/explore
