Ugandan film industry is surely making small but significant progress. Olympian Kiprotich Stephen and former Miss Uganda, Leah Kalanguka have earned prestigious movie roles in a new movie. Titled "Sipi" the movie narrates an eye opening survival tale of a young man ( acted by Sammy Wetala) who was displaced by the tragic Budada land slides.
The movie brings to life the struggle young people go through beyond the relief aid delivered at disaster hit areas. Jayant Maru the director dares to narrate how the young man moves to Kampala and finds himself trapped by the struggles of the slums and chaotic, unforgiving streets of the city. Luck gets to his way, his life turns round after a chance meeting with Stephen Kiprotich.
The movie boosts of high quality pictures, cinematography and sound. It was shot in various places including Mbale; capturing the cultural aspects therein while cerebrating the scenic beauty of Sipi falls and lofty altitude dressed by plush greenery. Scenes of city streets and adrenaline raising effort of our gold medalist working out while surely be worth watching.
Sensational singer Tshilla and Aakalo have lent their soulful. voice to the musical of the movie. Sipi proudly strives to bring authentic sound, picture and indigenous story in our own backyard.
It is produced by Rohit Pandit, Ajaye, and Pandit Ankit under APEX-R1 media . It also stars Nkakalungi Patrick, Blessing Naturinda, Stephen Katusiime, Night Simonela. Abdul Rahim, Kahunde Leah, Felix Bwanika and a special guest appearance by Leah Kalanguka. Cinematography and sound was by Kasmed Kasoma and Senkubba Adnan respectively. Check the teaser "Sipi the movie" on YouTube. Prepare your suits for the premiere coming soon!