Short film released; feature script in development
Story context & brief
After a biker dies in a riding accident, her mother decides to take motorcycle riding lessons in order to process her grief. The feature script is separately in development, carrying the Red Sea Lab Production Prize and development awards from Center Frame and the Great Lakes Producer’s Lab.
Credits & production
WairimuMillicent Ogutu
SlyMichelle Tiren
DemiLorna Lemi
Writer and DirectorLydia Matata
ProducerLydia Matata & Debra Aroko
Production ManagerMungai Kiroga
CinematographerBrian Obra
EditorOprah Oyugi
Sound DesignerEddie Okumu
ColouristEddie Okumu
ComposerHousai Beats
Selections & awards
Official SelectionSeattle Black Film Festival · 2025
Quarter FinalistFAME Shorts Film Festival · 2024
Production Prize (feature script)Red Sea Lab
Development Prize (feature script)Center Frame
Development Prize (feature script)Great Lakes Producer's Lab
