International Short Film (Zimbabwe), 21 minutes 34 seconds, Premiere??

Synopsis:

A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight to find safety and strength in a world that has left him behind.

• Website: https://risezimbabwe.com

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Jessica J. Rowlands

Bio:

Jessica is an award-winning Screenwriter and first time Film Director raised between the UK and Zimbabwe. After completing two Law degrees with a focus on International Human Rights, Jessica moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion for writing and became the first person to win the UCLA Screenwriting Award two years in a row, in both the feature and TV categories.

Jessica is a largely self-taught director, drawn to coming-of-age stories with a strong emotional core and a rich visual style.