The FILM: The Hostel (2011) (Television | Comedy | Drama |43 min)
A group of university freshmen adjust to living life together in an off-campus Hostel where they get to live new experiences as young adults with endless hopes & fears, struggle, frustrations and pressures that affect students at higher institutions of learning especially those who reside in the off campus hostels.
The CAST:
Odoch - Daniel Omara (A Kalabanda Ate My Homework, 2017)
Patra - Hellen Lukoma (Contention, 2022)
Arach - Akite Agnes (Girl from Mparo, 2019)
Hope - Eleanor Nabwiso (Sanyu, 2021)
Sokke - Mushema Housen (Veronica's Wish, 2018)
Askari Sobba - Isaac Kuddzu (The Felistas Fable, 2013)
Actor - Mathew Nabwiso (Sanyu, 2021)
Rhona - Bettinah Tianah
Tessa - Taryn Kyazze
Actress - Joseline Lulu
Actress - Gloria Nambozo
Actress - Bettinah Nassali
Actress - Jovitah Jean Kobusingye
Actress - Sarah Namirembe
Actress - Sharon Atuhaire (When You Become Me, 2023)
Actor - Jenkins Mutumba
Actor - Mark Kerim
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Directors: Dilman Dila, Kwezi Kaganda, Kennedy Kihire
Assistant Director: Laura Atwiine
Writer: Cathy Bagaaya
Story Development (Writers): Mathew Chan Piu, Kwezi Kaganda, Cathy Bagaaya, Solaire Munyana, Frunc AM Bisase, Daphnie Ampire, Pheona Nakishero, Elma Asio, Bentzen Kyaze
Producer: Solaire Munyana
Director of Photography: Arnold Kyambadde, Ivan Osuuta
Composers: Moses & Rita Sabiiti, EVON, Harry II Lwanga, Peter Rymes
Editor: Eddy Kaweesi, Esther Kintu
Script Editor: Kwezi Kaganda Ruhinda
Production Assistant: Christine Nkutu
Production Manager: Edna Githehu
Set Design: Wintale Mataze
Technical Director: Aldo Okware
Hair & Makeup: Pamela Musimenta
Sound: Paul Walusimbi
Graphics: Hertz K Fauzan
Runner: Mpora Sherura
Boom Operator: David Kisakye, Geoffrey Kasozi, Jovan Nsubuga
Driver: Fred Ssengendo
Project Accountant: Francis Okello
Costume Design: Grace Asiimwe
Executive Producer: Richard Geria
Production Company: Fast Track Productions
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: Feb, 05, 2011
Reviews:
"Audiences across the world have totally fallen in love with it, said Director Kwezi Kaganda. But the show has also been criticized for neglecting the education side of the plot, opting to focus on the students' leisure" – Poly Kamukama, The Observer, Uganda
AWARDS:
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Nominated: Best TV show, Buzz Teen Awards, 2011NEWS about this Film:
The Hostel TV Series was rated the #1 TV Show in Uganda by Synovate Research in 2011 and 2012
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'The Hostel' (1:33min):