Bonus: RISE (2025) - Tobias Mupfuti Interview

I had the absolute joy of attending the World Premiere of the short film RISE at the world-famous Tribeca Film Festival! 

Inspired by the life of Tobias Mupfuti, RISE is written and directed by Jessica J Rowlands, executive produced by ZimExcellence fave Joe Njagu, and stars the ever-charismatic Tongayi Chirisa alongside breakout star Sikhanyiso Ngwenya.

In this episode, I share my interview with Tobias Mupfuti. 

🎧🎙️ Up next: My interview with Director of Photography, Jacques Naudé

For more information: 

Victoria Falls Boxing Academy & Children's Home: https://victoriafallsboxingacademy.com/about-us/

Website: https://risezimbabwe.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rise.zimbabwe

Cast & Credits

Directed and Written by Jessica J. Rowlands

Producer

Joe Njagu

Cinematographer

Jacques Naudé

Composer

Max Uldahl

Editor

Paul Watts, Roman Kuznets

Executive Producer

Tobias Mupfuti, Tongayi Chirisa, Elizabeth Morse Gilcreast, Barbara Lettieri, Juliette Duran

Key Production Team

Joe Njagu, Nakai Matema, Leonard Matsa, Philip Marumha, Taurai Kawara, Wilson Biswell

Camera/Lighting Team

Jacques Naudé, Diogo Domingues, Farai Chimombe, Gregory Shambare, Nigel Ncube

Art Department & Sound

Mmeli Mabhikwa, Kelli Barker, Kundai Mandivheyi, Chelsea Mangwiro, Kuda Sombi, Simon

Original Vocals & Music

Hope Masike, Tawanda T Maoneni, Mokoomba, David HD Hondoyedzomba, Leo Magozz, Jah

Cast

Tongayi Chirisa, Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, Edmet Dube, Kelvin Taliana, Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda, Charles Ndlovu, Prudence Mubaiwa, Samson Mdimba, Phineas Makuvaza, Tobias Mupfuti

Contacts

International Sales + US Contact

Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com

Press Contact

Jessica Rowlands
Rise Zimbabwe Ltd
Victoria Falls, 263
Phone: +447956619515
jessicajrowlands@gmail.com

#ZimExcellence #RISEFilm #Tribeca2025 #ZimbabweToTheWorld