Tiktok (film)
Tiktok is a Ugandan silent short film written and directed by Usama Mukwaya. The movie features single actor Patriq Nkakalukanyi.[1][2] It's Usama's first film under his film company O Studios Entertainment and it is his first film as a writer, director and producer.[3] The film premiered at the inaugural Mashariki African Film Festival and received a nomination for best short film.[4][5]
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Directed by | Usama Mukwaya |
Produced by | Bobby Tamale Usama Mukwaya |
Written by | Usama Mukwaya |
Starring | Patriq Nkakalukanyi |
Music by | Nessim Mukuza |
Cinematography | Alex Ireeta |
Edited by | Alex Ireeta |
Production company | O Studios Entertainment |
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Running time | 19 minutes |
Country | Uganda |
Plot
After being appointed on a new job, Sam’s all awaited day to start work arrives but this time around with precautions. He drafts a new set of guidelines to help him improve from his previous disorganized self but only to realize is that some of the guidelines are against him. When he finally maneuvers through the preparation tasks, towards exiting the house, he notices that neighbors have been waiting for him on the door to join them to go for church service. He now realizes he had woken up on a wrong day, the day just before the actual day he must start work.
Cast
- Patriq Nkakalukanyi as Sam
Production
Principal production of the film began in September 2014. Director Usama Mukwaya hired Alex Ireeta as Director of Photography, having worked with him on his previous film Bala Bala Sese.
References
- http://ugscreen.net/celebrity/patriq-nkakalukanyi
- http://ugscreen.net/uganda-movie-news/usamas-tick-tock-pipeline
- http://ugscreen.net/uganda-movie-news/usama-starts-own-studio
- "Mashariki African film festival". Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- "Culturesmali - Mashariki African Film Festival 2015". Retrieved 30 August 2016.