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After its recent selection for Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), Otis Janam shall be screened and discussed at the July edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa.

The dramatic Luo love story of Otis Janam made the official selection for the 27th edition of Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). Being held on 1st – 4th August 2024 since its premiere on 28th March, at Kalasha International Film & Television Market and simultaneously worldwide on MyMovies.Africa, the feature film by Dr. Zippy Okoth is so far the most-watched title on MyMovies.Africa in 2024.

For those who missed the star-studded premiere, MyMovies.Africa has a treat for you with a special screening & discussion at #WeWatchKenyan, in Out Reality, The Mall (basement), Westlands – Nairobi, on Saturday 27th July, from 6.00pm, for a 7.00pm screening and 8.30pm-9.30pm question & answer with the cast & crew.

Created by Yakwetu, #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa is a monthly watch party aimed at promoting local film and content, as well as building a community of Kenyan creatives who actually watch Kenyan content.

“We are excited to meet our fans, and share the story behind the story.”, says Dr. Zippy Okoth – writer, director and executive producer of Otis Janam. “What a way to also celebrate our recent official selection for ZIFF!”

Otis Janam takes you on a journey of love and courage, about Janam (Nick Kwach) – a seemingly lazy fisherman, whose life takes a dramatic turn when he wins a boat-racing championship. His victory leads him to an even greater prize—the heart of Api (Sarah Masese), daughter of the wealthiest man in the village.

As their romance blossoms, Janam faces challenges that could redefine his destiny. Will love prevail against all odds? Find out in this inspiring story that celebrates love, resilience and the power of change.

Celebrating their ZIFF selection of Otis Janam, will be Dr. Zippy Okoth (writer, director & executive producer), Nick Kwach (lead actor), Sarah Masese (lead actress) and vigilance Atieno (producer), in a conversation hosted by Natha of Talk Film To Me podcast, at #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa.

“We are so proud of the cast & crew for this beautiful film.”, says Ms. Trushna Buddhdev-Patel, co founder, chief executive officer & content director at Yakwetu – the distributor.

“Students, professionals and fans of the Kenya film industry should attend #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa to learn the secrets of their success.” She added.

Tickets (only 80 Seats) are fast selling-out for the fifth #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa of 2024, featuring Otis Janam, at Out Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, on Saturday 25th July (6.00pm, for a 7.00pm Screening and 8.30pm-9.30pm Q&A).

Tickets can be obtained here from as low as KES 499; and discounts are available for duos, trios, squads & groups.

Tickets include:

*Screening of Otis Janam.

*An engaging post-screening question & answer, with the talented cast and crew.

*A free 7-day rental of Otis Janam, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa to rewatch with family & friends at home.




Source: https://expression.africa/otis-janam-to-be-screened-at-the-july-edition-of-wewatchkenyan-with-mymovies-africa/

Kenya: Otis Janam to be screened at the July edition of WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa


After debuting in July 2022 for six months at iHub, #WeWatchKenyan has found a new home at Out Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands. The 70-seat venue, complete with in-built audio-visual facilities and a pop-up bar, The Mist, is ideal for celebrating, watching & discussing new films from Kenya.

The first #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa™ of 2024, features Love Estranged, at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, this Saturday 17th February (6 pm, for a 7 pm Screening and 8 pm-9 pm Q&A).

“#WeWatchKenyan isn’t just an event, it’s a movement promoting local film and content, as well as building a community of Kenyan creatives who watch Kenyan content!”, says Mr. Mike Strano – co-founder & chief operations officer at YAKWETU. “Our new partnership with Out Reality, owned by BlackRhino VR, shall empower #WeWatchKenyan watch parties every month, from February till December 2024, for customers of MyMovies.Africa™ to personally interact with the cast & crew of some amazing local Films.”

“BlackRhino VR is committed to empowering young content creators, from Kenya and Africa, to become the next extended reality (XR) innovators & inventors of the future”, says Ms. Shamina Rajab, its managing director. “As such, we are also aligned to the vision of YAKWETU, so we’re proudly sponsoring #WeWatchKenyan within our Venue.”

The 2024 debut of #WeWatchKenyan is a Valentine’s special, in partnership with Camean Media’s production Love Estranged – an anthology of seven short films, that highlights broken hearts, broken promises, broken love, namely: Oust, MarryEdge, Mine, Brutal, Contrast, Virulent and Distant. Starring and Ensemble Cast, Love Estranged is when romance turns sour.

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This edition of #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa features a very audience-interactive conversation with Casper Anachoni (director), Winstone Wechuli (producer), as well as actors – Gikaara Mwangi (Marry edge), Bilha Muthui (Virulent) and Carol Tatty (Distant).

Tickets (only 70 Seats) are fast selling out for the first #WeWatchKenyan by MyMovies.Africa of 2024, featuring Love Estranged, at Out Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, this Saturday 17th February (6pm, for a 7pm screening and 8pm-9 pm Q&A).

Get your Tickets, for Singles (KES 349) and Couples (KES 599), here.

Details of the tickets include:

    Seven captivating short films, in the Anthology of Love Estranged.
    An engaging post-screening question & answer, with the talented cast and crew.
    A free seven-day rental of Love Estranged, exclusively on MyMovies.Africa to re-watch with family & friends at home!


Source: https://expression.africa/wewatchkenyan-monthly-watch-party-returns-with-love-estranged/


#WeWatchKenyan monthly watch party returns with Love Estranged

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