An independently made Kenyan action sci-fi comedy by Chol jurkuch
THE FILM
AN ENEMY YOU CAN'T SEE
A covert exchange. A mysterious package. An enemy no one can see.
When an agent arrives at a remote location to exchange a thumb drive for a mysterious bag, the transaction takes an unexpected turn. Before the exchange can be completed, an invisible assailant ambushes the pair, steals both items and reveals that the entire operation has been part of a much bigger game.
With the attacker confident that no one can stop him, the agent and her supplier have little choice but to work together. Their mission becomes a race to outsmart an opponent whose greatest advantage is the one thing they cannot see.
Blending action, science fiction and comedy, Incognito takes a familiar idea — invisibility — and turns it into a playground for experimentation, creative problem-solving and unconventional storytelling.
THINKING BEYOND THE FAMILIAR
As a South Sudanese filmmaker born and raised in Kenya, Chol reflects on growing up feeling different at times — occasionally seen by peers as something of an outsider. That experience has influenced the kinds of characters and stories that draw Chol's interest.
With Incognito, the aim was to show that local filmmakers don't have to limit themselves to stories that feel safe, familiar or straightforward to produce. Relatable stories have their place, but there is also room to experiment, embrace unusual ideas and attempt ambitious worlds.
The film became an exercise in doing just that: building an action sci-fi comedy with a small team, limited resources and a willingness to figure things out along the way.
THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
What happens when filmmakers decide to attempt something they aren't entirely sure they can pull off?
For Chol Jurkuch, Incognito began with a simple idea: an invisible enemy. The concept wasn't new, but the challenge of figuring out how to bring it to life was part of the appeal. The team wanted to explore a different kind of filmmaking, one that pushed beyond what was familiar or easily achievable.
The film was independently financed and made by a small team working with limited resources. Chol developed the initial idea alongside colleagues and stunt performers Jackiss and Babu, who helped shape the story. Davillah later joined as the film's main character, contributing both as an actor and a stunt performer.
But the production didn't go entirely to plan.
The team had to undertake two rounds of reshoots. During the second round, the original location was no longer available, forcing them to change parts of the story, find another location and use editing and visual effects to make the changes work on screen.
What could have remained a setback became an opportunity to find new creative solutions and add production value to the finished film.
For Chol, that process captures the spirit of Incognito: repeatedly asking, “How do we make this work?” and finding a way forward with the resources available.
FROM THE FILMMAKER
Incognito was shaped by a small team whose contributions helped bring the project across the finish line.
- Chol Jurkuch — Director, writer, producer, editor and visual effects artist
- Jackiss and Babu — Stunt performers who helped develop the story
- Davillah — Lead performer and stunt performer
- Paul Jillo — Sound design and score
- Fanon Barasa — Colourist
Chol also credits the lessons learned during Incognito with helping the team approach later work, including FiCHUA, their second feature film.
A QUESTION TO CARRY WITH YOU
How far can you push a creative idea when you don't have all the resources you need — but refuse to let that stop you?
SEE IT AT MMM VOL. 5
INCOGNITO, screens as part of Mini Movie Marathon Vol. 5.
14 November 2026 · Nairobi
Come watch. Sit with it. Talk about it.
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