STERO
Status: Released
World Premiere - International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2024
Bruce Koech, a lone ranger with the heart of a warrior, accepts a mission from his imaginary Sensei - to be a badass hero. In school, Koech is forced to wear the disk - an ugly bone after speaking Kiswahili contrary to the school’s language policy.
The rest of the day becomes a long, walk of shame for Koech. He faces ridicule with every corner he turns. Sensei pushes him to remove the disk and protect his honor. At the height of his humiliation, Koech removes the disk, landing into trouble with the Headmaster.
At the Headmaster's office, Koech is caned. He musters all his strength to endure the pain and protect his honor but falls short - the pain is too much.
He yields to the pain and wears the disk. He leaves the office one step shy of becoming a badass hero.
CREDITS
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Lead Cast |
Koech - Kael Wafubwa |
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Sensei - Lucarelli Onyango |
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Directed by |
Tevin Kimathi |
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Milan Tarus |
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Written by |
Millan Tarus |
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Produced by |
Juliana Kabua |
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Executive Producers |
Sam Soko |
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Bramwel Iro |
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James Kimani |
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Ahmed Saleem Deen |
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Newton Gitahi |
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| D.O.P |
Viboks Omondi |
| Production Designer |
Njoki Githinji |
| Editor |
George Mugambi |
| Costume Designer |
Kambua Rose |
| Costume Assistant |
Edwin Ndiba |
| Music Composer |
Sean Peevers |
| Creative Director |
Peter Tukei |
| Production Manager |
Habiba Gicheru |
| Unit Manager |
John Marende |
| Choreographer |
Daniel Gluche |
| Props Master |
Steve Ken |
| Focus Puller |
Jackson 'Sparrow' Kangethe |
| 1st AC |
Reagan Gibendi |
| 2nd AC |
Andrew Maina |
| Intern |
Pascal Ongeche |
| Digital Image Technician |
Trevern Henry |
| BTS Photographer |
Alphonse Werema |
| Drone Operator |
John Ngoja |
| Script Supervisor |
James Matere |
| Gaffer |
Kamonde Victor |
| Key Grip |
Jerry Kavita |
| Genny Operator |
Charles Ndung'u |
| Lighting Technician |
James Ndumia |
| Sound Mixer |
Grishon Onyango |
| Assistant Sound Recordist |
Frank Matovu |
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Carlos Mbugua |
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| Location Manager |
Mahinda Joe |
| Assistant Editor |
Jordan Inaan |
| Colorist |
Ahmed Saleem Deen |
| Artwork |
Phil Xavier |
| Communications |
Lucky Mwachi |
| Music |
Vocals by: Njoki Karu |
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"Equator" |
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"Mawio" |
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| Special Thanks |
Unity Primary School - Catherine Birir |
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Cheleta Primary: Mary Kimani, Jada Kamau, Espedita Wawira |
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Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI): Collins Khaemba |
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Cornellia Hermann |
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Hawa Essuman |
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Likarion Wainaina |
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Rosh Khodabakhsh |
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Collins Khaemba |
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Rose Jepkorir |