A Kalabanda Ate My Homework
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| Directed by | Raymond Malinga |
| Screenplay by | Robin Malinga |
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| Edited by | Tim Hook |
| Music by | Isaiah Mucunguzi |
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| Layouts by | Paul Wembabazi |
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| Distributed by | The Creatures Company |
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Running time | 7 minutes |
| Country | Uganda |
| Language | English |
| Budget | UGx 5M (estimate) |
A Kalabanda Ate My Homework is a Ugandan animation short film created by Robin Malinga and directed by his blood brother Raymond Malinga. The film stars Martha Kay, Faith Kisa with Patrick Salvador Idringi and Daniel Omara. It tells a story of Tendo a primary school pupil who came to school without his homework and when asked why he didn't hand in his homework, he gives an excuse that a Kalabanda (a mythical creature) ate his homework.
Plot
The film tells a story of Tendo a primary school pupil who came to school without his homework and when asked why he didn't hand in his homework, he gives an excuse that a Kalabanda (a mythical creature) ate his homework. Tendo's mischievous friend, Kibe devises a method to protect him from Mr Oketch's wrath. However, Mr Oketch seeks out the perpetrator in a chilling yet comical outcome.
Cast
- Patrick Salvador Idringi as the Kalabanda
- Martha Kay as Tendo
- Faith Kisa as Amiya
- Daniel Omara as Mr. Oketch
- Kasaija Peter
- Seguja Derrick
Cultural Background
The movie is loosely based on a "kalabanda", a mythical creature from Ugandan folklore. A Kalabanda is a Ugandan boogeyman that supposedly haunts schools in many stories. The synopsis brings a ridiculous twist to the infamous excuse "a dog ate my homework".
Production
The film was created by Creatures Animation, a Ugandan animation company. The film was released on December 18, 2017 and is available in English.
Reception
The animated short received positive praises from Ugandan natives who praised its originality. The movie is loosely based on a "kalabanda",a mythical creature known to Ugandans especially school going students that haunts within school premise. The movie adds on Ugandan's pride of the famous YouTube "katoto"cartoon series that center around a pot bellied local mukiga man and his adventures through both town and Village. The short inspired the opening of new animation studios such as Muzaaya animation studios (U)[1][2]
Awards and Recognition
The film received positive reception and has since its release been selected in a number of festivals, nominated for awards and won some. It was selected and screened at the Reanimania Art Festival in Yerevan in Armenia and also received a nomination at the 2017 Uganda Film Festival Awards.[3]
The film won Best Short Film at the 2018 Festival Du Film D'Animation D'Abidjan[4], Best Animation at AFRIFF 2018, and Best Animation at the BlackStar International Film Festival 2018. It was an official selection at the 2018 Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) and the 2018 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF).Kalabanda won the "Best Creatures Animation" award at Africa International Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria.[5][6]
References
- ^ "A Kalabanda Ate my Homework". African Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Kenure, FN. "Ugandan Animator, Raymond Malinga and his short film, "A Kalabanda ate my homework"". Afrocades. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "OFFICIAL NOMINEES LIST FOR THE UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL 2017" (PDF). Uganda Film Festival. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Zamboki, Lincoln. "A Kalabanda Ate My Homework scoops Best Animation Award at Cote d'ivore film festival". Mbu. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ Solomon Mwesigwa (December 3, 2018). "'A Kalabanda Ate My Homework' wins big at AFRIFF". MBU. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Solomon Mwesigwa (October 29, 2018). "'A Kalabanda Ate My Homework' selected in two film festivals". MBU. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
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