Past Screenings: Explore Our Film History

Here are some of the incredible films we've screened since 2023. As you scroll through, you'll get an overview of each film, with their social media handles to explore the filmmakers' previous or upcoming projects.

This directory is also a fantastic resource for collaborating with talent. If you're a film marketer or festival organizer, delve into what these amazing creatives are doing and consider reaching out to them directly.

Poster for the short film '1992,' screened at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 at Unseen Cinema in Nairobi.

1992.

Genre: Drama

Run Time: 10 Minutes

Filmmaker's Names : SHIRLEEN WANGARI

Instagram: @ Blackwell_Films

LOGLINE

A modern-day couple takes us behind the scenes of the dating world in 1992 Nairobi.

Behind-the-scenes photo of filmmaker directing actors on set, submitted to Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3.

Apparition.

Genre: Dark Comedy

Filmmaker's Names : GRACE CONSTANTINE

Instagram: @taurean_gee

LOGLINE

A journey of closure for a lady who accidentally kills someone who was disguised as a ghost.

Official poster for 'Burungu,' screened at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3, Unseen Cinema in Nairobi.

Burungu.

Genre: Sci-Fi

Run Time: 5 minutes

Filmmaker's Names : ALAMIN MUSHIN

Instagram: @alaminmoohsin

LOGLINE

A community that time travels.

Poster design for 'Connection,' an indie short film featured at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 in Nairobi.

Connection.

Genre: Social Realism (Drama)

Run Time: 7 Minutes 30 Seconds

Filmmaker's Names : KING SAM, JEFF SIMINTEI, RED BRENDA, MARY ERICA

Instagram: @houseofimba

LOGLINE

Amidst the chaos of anti-government protests in Nairobi, a frantic video call from a friend in danger forces Brenda into a race against time to save her, with the unstable connection mirroring the turmoil outside.

Performers captured mid-scene in a BTS photo submitted to Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3.

Dinner For Three.

Genre: Horror

Run Time: 5 minutes 38 seconds

Filmmaker's Names : Brian Kabogozza

Instagram: @Brian Kabogozza

LOGLINE

Centuries-old ritual forces sister to choose: loyalty or humanity.

Film poster for 'I Am I Was,' presented at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 at Unseen Cinema, Nairobi.

I AM, I WAS.

Genre: Pshycological Drama

Run Time: 17 minutes

Filmmaker's Names : DAGMAWE TAMIRAT

LOGLINE

To escape crushing loneliness, Linda (23) throws herself into a desperate game of self-sufficiency and love, but when she loses, she must confront the truth of her isolation.

Poster for the short film 'Mad Mad Men,' shown at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Mad Men & Vanity.

Genre: Drama/ Experimental

Run Time: 4 Minutes 34 Seconds

Filmmaker's Names : PENINA KECHA

Instagram: @partenparcel or @p3ninakecha

LOGLINE

It follows the difficult journey to acceptance a young man is forced to take after a great loss. His loved one is still quite vivid in his mind, causing her to appear in entrancing dreams and hallucinatory memories; giving the illusion of her presence. His grief consumes him, forcing him into self reflection as he must face the harsh reality of her absence ,in order to move on with his life.

Poster for 'Njambi and the Missing Bananas,' screened at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3, Unseen Cinema Nairobi.

Njambi And The Missing Bananas.

Genre: Drama

Run Time: 18 Minutes.

Filmmaker's Names : WANYURU MUIRURI

Instagram: @wanyuru_

LOGLINE

An unexpected friendship blooms between two neighbours; it begins with missing bananas

Poster for 'Panda,' an African stop- Motion film screened at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3, Unseen Cinema Nairobi.

Panda.

Genre: Noir

Run Time: 15 Minutes19 Seconds

Filmmaker's Names : ANEESH PAREKUSHMAR RAIKUNDALIA

Instagram: @aneeshraikundalia

LOGLINE

When her notoriously rich husband goes missing, The DAME turns to DETECTIVE GUMMYSHOE to find him.

Official poster for 'Silence of Music,' screened at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Silence of Music.

Genre: Psychological

Run Time: 16 Minutes

Filmmaker's Names : TREVOR SAGIDE & NAOMI BERUR

Instagram: @trevor.sagide, @berur_c

LOGLINE

In a small estate that exists somewhere if not everywhere is a girl struggling with the thought of suicide when her reality breaks into two, one of pills and one of music.

Film poster for 'Taiga Vs Rhino,' shown at Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 at Unseen Cinema, Nairobi.

Taiga Vs Rhino.

Genre: Action

Filmmaker's Names : ANAB SAMATAR

LOGLINE

A tiger cub faces off against a much larger foe.

Poster artwork for 'The Great Clock of 1882,' a short film featured in Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 Nairobi showcase.

The Great Clock of 1.8.8.2. PART 1.

Genre: Sci-fi

Run Time: 14 Minutes

Filmmaker's Names : TREVOR SAGIDE

Instagram: @trevor.sagide

LOGLINE

After 139 years, a comet with the power to manipulate time and space passes by earth, bringing nothing but chaos.

Poster artwork for 'Time Won't Wait,' a short film featured in Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 Nairobi showcase.

Time Won’t Wait.

Genre: Experimental

Run Time: 2 Minutes 54 Seconds.

Filmmaker's Names : Makenna Gichuru. Penina Bolo. Tatenda Chilsa.

Instagram: @_.wand.ia_

LOGLINE

A young woman, surrounded by clutter and the glow of her phone, is lost in a cycle of procrastination. A sudden knock at her door disrupts her routine.

Film poster for 'When We First Met,' showcased during Mini Movie Marathon Vol.3 at Unseen Cinema, Nairobi.

When We First Met.

Genre: Romance

Run Time: 5 Minutes 52 Seconds

Filmmaker's Names : ROBERT KIKUVI & FREDRICK MAGE

Instagram: @singleshotcreation

LOGLINE

A young girl recounts the moment she fell in love with books, revealing the profound connection that shaped her world in ways no one else could understand.