Finding Lulu (2022) | Short Film Fights Back

After learning about the culture of school shootings in America, Lulu’s Kenyan community bands together to prepare her for life in U.S. schools.

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"Real bullets are killing children in schools, and invisible bullets of anxiety and fear are killing kids all across the country. In order to take on a danger such as this, we must level the strength of our children to match the intensity of the threat. Self-defense, mental focus, protective measures at schools that actually work (not just hiding underneath desks)—there should be no debate on the fact that we need these measures until the law changes. America leads in innovation and technology. If people as raw as the Masai can find ways to prepare children for America, then why can’t we Americans do the same? We’re the land of the brave. There's nothing we can't do. Until the government does something to protect us—we’re gonna really need to make use of that bravery." - Katyayani Kumar (writer/director)

Director: Katyayani Kumar
Writers: Nelco Lamech & Katyayani Kumar

Executive Producer: Shastra Productions
Producers: Nyakio Wambui, Nelco Lamech, Patricia Model


CAST
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Angel Atieno as Lulu
Brian Furaha as Masai Man
Mickey Maingi as Stuntman I
Isaac Echidna as Stuntman II
Brian Murerwa as Stuntman III
H-Town Kids as Lulu's Classmates:
(Coordinated by Rose Mwaura)
Henry Brighton
Bendetta Mwende
Leon Muiruri
Collins Ouma
Brian Ogetto
Daville Mwaura
Jemimah Wahito
Victor Odhiambo
Masai Tribe (Played by Real Masai):
Mbapai Letoto
Rigisa Lolmadoni
Daniel Mukera Ngayoni
Jackson Letetya
Lpauni Lepir
Jackson John


CREW
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DOP: Jim Bishop
Assistant Director: Kevin Gatheru
2nd AD: Lateya Juma
Production Designer: Martin Mune
Art Department Coordinator: Julie Waweru
Standby Art Assistant: Tony Mkenya
Props Master: Martin Kariuki
Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup: Tash Tancy
Hairstylist: Patricia Wangechi
Assistant Wardrobe/Makeup: Yobi Denzel
Stunt Coordinator: Mickey Maingi
Assistant Camera: Ronald Omondi
Gaffer: John W. Chashimba
Best Boy: Paul M. Atoni
Key Grip: Jerry Kavita
Assistant Grip: Julius Yego
Drone Operator: Yahya
Steadicam: Mohammad Zain
Steadicam Assistant: Bernard Taar
DIT & Livestream: Murtaza Zain
Sound Recordist: Nesta Sound
Sound Assistant: Simon Kairu
Script Supervisor: Samantha Musimbi
Editor & Colorist: Anna Lapiccirella
VFX: Andrea Gregonelli
Sound Engineer: Giacomo Vaghi
Unit Manager: David Murithi
Production Assistant: Esther Wanjiru
Production Assistant: Amberik Levy Edward
On Set Medic: Anita Inziani
Medic Assistant: Irene Isendi
Caterer: Catherine Mwalilia
Transport Manager: Gachanja Njoroge
Locations Manager: Sam Bodo
Location Assistant: John Marete
Behind the Scenes: Peter Gitari


MUSIC
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"Fight Anthem"
Music by: LewoBeats
Written by: Lemmy Jay
Performed by: Lemmy Jay
Produced by: Mastola Music

"Devil In My School"
Music by: Nicolas Svetliza
Produced by: Nicolas Svetliza
Performed by: Theresa Perez Mendoza
Written by: Theresa Perez Mendoza & Nicolas Svetliza

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