The FILM: Journey to Jamaa (2011) (Love | Drama)
This film is inspired by the true story of two Ugandan orphans who go on an extraordinary journey and take with them a mysterious box on wheels.
The CAST:
Derick - Benjamin Abemigisha
Brenda - Miecke Lawino
Lucky - Joel Okuyo Prynce (JENANI - The Last Stand, 2024)
Headmistress - Joanita Bewulira-Wandera (Centre 4, TV Series, 2002)
Drunk Man #2 - Edwin Mukalazi
Scooter Girl - Victoria Nanziri
Margaret - Rachel Nduhukire
Amie - Timothy Odeke
Village Pastor - Sam Okello
Drunk Man #1 - Gerald Rutaro (Bullion, 2014)
Rebecca - Florence Tukei
Little Sister - Marjorie Zake
Slum School Teacher - Hakim Zziwa (Building: 62, 2023)
Ben Thomas - Ben Greathead
Emily Thomas - Emily Greathead
Mr. Thomas - Hugh Greathead
Lillian Thomas - Lillian Greathead
Mrs. Thomas - Stefanie Greathead
Mosquito net salesman - Samuel Ibanda
Auntie Christine - Kaya Kagimu
Rebel Leader - Abu Kawenja
Man in Taxi - Isaac Kuddzu (Felista's Fable, 2013)
Rural School Teacher - Maureen Kulany
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Michael Landon Jr.
Writer: Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr.
Composer: Mark McKenzie
Cinematographer: Robert Malpage
Editor: David Kiern, Louisiana Kreutz
Sound Mixer: Andrew Butcher
Producer: Ramy Antoun, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Steve Markham
Consulting Producer: Marta M. Mobley
Line Producer: Dumsani Mvumvu
Voice Casting: Sheila Manning
Voice Casting: Cherin Perelman
Adr Voice Casting Assistant: Leah Woodworth
Colorist: Omar Godinez
ADR Voice Artist: Nimi Adokiye
Casting Director: Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera (Centre 4, TV Series, 2002)
Production Designer: Arnold Oldknow
Costume Designer: Juliet Mbabali
Key Makeup Artist: Keloy Kemigisha
Assistant Makeup Artist: Shakira Kibirige (Contention, 2022)
Costumer: Wendy Kagimu
Production Manager (U.S): Kyle A. Clark
Production Manager (Uganda): Camillus Johnny Khisa
Assistant Director: Ferdi Burger
Second Assistant Director: Raphael Khisa
Assistant Art Director: A.K Simba (The Blind Date, 2020)
Construction Coordinator: Michael Wawuyo Sr. (A Taste of Our Land, 2020)
Boom Operator: Ali Kizota
Visual Effects Producer (Sandman Studios): Lee Baker
Visual Effects Coordinator (Sandman Studios): April Frampton
Visual Effects Artist (Sandman Studios): Christian Perry
Visual Effects Supervisor (Sandman Studios): Stephen Sobisky
Gaffer: Gilles Boisacq
Assistant Camera: Bernin Isaac
Key Grip: Malaudzi Johannes
Generator Operator: Ismail Lubega
Digital Technician: Stefan Nell
Electrician: Harry Omara, Paul Sentongo
First Assistant Camera: Bhekizitha Ntshangase
Executive Producer: Michael Landon Jr.
Production Company: Believe Pictures
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: Oct 16, 2011
Reviews:
"Prepare to be Inspired" – Crosswalk.
"Excellent" – Christianity Today.
AWARDS:
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Won: 2010 Crystal Heart Award, Dramatic Short, Heartland International Film Festival. Brian Bird (Writer, Producer), Michael Landon Jr. (Director, Producer) Vision World, Believe Pictures.WATCH THE TRAILER for 'Journey to Jamaa' (2:01 min):
