Savannah MOON
Savannah MOON (known as Savannah MOON Productions) is a creative Film, television, Animation and Web production company in Kampala, Uganda.[1][2] Its major productions include The Life (2012) and Beneath The Lies - The Series (2014), MELA, Mukisa and many more.
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| Type | Content, Film & TV Production |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film & Television |
| Founded | 2009 in Kampala, Uganda |
| Founder | Nana Kagga Macpherson |
| Headquarters | Kampala, Uganda |
Key people | Nana Kagga Macpherson, Meme Kagga |
| Products | |
| Owners | Nana Kagga Macpherson, Meme Kagga |
Services
In addition to creating and developing content in-house, Savannah MOON also collaborates with other Production houses, Organisations and individuals on projects that are complementary and / or of higher budgets.[3][4] Savannah MOON provides services through the film development cycle from Pre-Production to Post-Production. In addition, Savannah MOON also undertakes Film Distribution & Marketing and Talent Development & Management through, ACTA.Talent, its affiliate.
Productions
Savannah MOON has created and produced a full-length feature film THE LIFE, 2010 which was shown on M-NET, a TV Series Beneath the Lies,[5][6] which is currently being shown on Urban TV and digitally distributed by MTN Uganda and a TV Program, How We See It. Savannah MOON has also co-produced a short film called The Last Breath with Kampala Film School. Savannah MOON is currently developing several concepts and content including Taking Time, an upcoming TV Series. Savannah MOON is also involved in an initiative, You Are Limitless (YAL), which aims to motivate, guide and encourage Africans, especially the youth to achieve their full potential.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Producer(s) | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Life | Meme Kagga (Producer) Nana Kagga Macpherson (Producer) |
Nana Kagga Macpherson | Feature film produced by Savannah MOON. Starring Maureen Jolly, Gasuza Lwanga, Irynn Naddamba, Elvis Vampino Kirya, Susan Nava |
| 2016 | The Last Breath | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer) Nana Kagga Macpherson (Executive Producer) John Denzel Damulira (Associate Producer) John Braise Ndawula (Producer) Ian Masters (Producer) |
Jordan Braise Ndawula | Short Film produced by Savannah MOON, Kampala Film School, Balkon Films.
Starring Tona Rucci, Elvis Mutebi, Lillian Mbabazi, Aggie Kebirungi. Official Selection at Zanzibar International Film Festival 2017, Slum Film Festival 2017, Afrikans On Film Festival 2017, Colombo Student Film Festival 2017, Uganda Film Festival 2017 - won best student film, Euro African Kampala Film Festival 2017, Pearl International Film Festival 2017 - won Best Short Film & Best Young Actor Screened on AfrolandTV|NetStudios Distributed by AfricaXP. |
| 2018 | The Quarry | Eddie Kagutuzi (Executive Producer)
Meme Kagga (Executive Producer) Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Eddie Kagutuzi | Short Film produced by Savannah MOON, Baby Plantatin Productions, Balkon Films.
Starring Melissa Senfuma, Philipp Funccius, Eddie Kagutuzi, Sasha Achipa, Elvis Mutebi
Official Selection at Ridgefield International Film Festival 2018, Film in Africa 2018 - Nominated for Baobab award, Euro-East Africa Film Festival 2019, Mashariki Film Festival 2019, Uganda Film Festival - Best Short Film 2019. Distributed by AfricaXP. |
| 2020 | Embeera | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) Geoffrey Kasozi (Producer) |
Nana Kagga | Short Film produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films.
Starring Carol Nanyonjo, Hassan Madvan, Isabella Akello Official Selection at the This is Uganda Film Festival 2020, Piton International Film Festival. Honorary mention at London Seasonal International Film Festival 2020. Distributed by AfricaXP. |
| 2020 | Ubuntu | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) Geoffrey Kasozi (Producer) |
Nana Kagga | Short Film produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films.
Starring Patience Nakamanya, Prossy Nabugobagana, Isabella Akello, Chloe Naava Kagga Macpherson. Official Selection at the This is Uganda Film Festival 2020. Distributed by AfricaXP. |
| 2021 | Empaabi | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) Geoffrey Kasozi (Executive Producer) Vicent Sseruyange (Producer) |
Geoffrey Kasozi, Nana Kagga | Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix Films, Spectrum Media Uganda.
Starring Hassan Madvan, Carol Nanyonjo, Shamiru Kigenyi, Patience Nakamanya.
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| 2022 | My Sister's keeper | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Nana Kagga | Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON. Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies.
Starring Tania Kankindi, Nambozo Gloria, Hussein Marijan |
| 2022 | Mukisa | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Geoffrey Kasozi | Award winning Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON. Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies.
Starring Tracy Kababiito, Isa Ngobi, Carol Nanyonjo |
| 2022 | Pieces of Me | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Nsubuga Nicholas | Award winning Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON. Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies.
Starring Nana Kagga, Prynce Okuyo, Nsubuga Nicholas |
| 2022 | Nalwawo | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Emokor Eric | Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix Films, Spectacle Media
Starring Nana Kagga, Raymond Rushabiro, Tania Kankindi, Suubi Kanyike. Official Selection at the Out of Africa Film Festival 2022, Silicon Valley International Festival 2022, Uganda Film Festival 2022. Distributed by Rushlake Media. |
| 2023 | Goolo | Meme Kagga (Executive Producer)
Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) |
Geoffrey Kasozi | Award winning Feature Film produced by Savannah MOON. Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies.
Starring Ethan Nathan, Kajubi Imran, Frenisha Ngozi, Immaculate Mutebi |
Television
| Year | Film | Producer(s) | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mela | Nana Kagga (Executive Producer) Meme Kagga (Producer) |
Nana Kagga Macpherson Marie Corrazon |
Web television drama series
Starring Malaika Tenshi Nnyanzi, Daniel Omara Distributed by DIFFA, AfricaXP |
| 2016 | Reflections (pilot episodes) | Nana Kagga Macpherson (Executive Producer) Meme Kagga (Producer) |
Nana Kagga Macpherson | TV series (In Development) |
| 2014 | Beneath The Lies - The Series | Cedric Babu Ndilima (Executive Producer) Nana Kagga Macpherson (Executive Producer) Meme Kagga (Producer) |
Joseph Kitsha Kyasi Tosh Gitonga |
Web television drama series
Distributed by AfricaXP |
| How We See It | Meme Kagga (Producer) Nana Kagga Macpherson (Producer) |
Nana Kagga Macpherson | TV show | |
Music Videos
| Year | Artist | Song | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ruyonga | The Life Theme Song | Nana Kagga Macpherson | |
| 2021 | Melissa Mulungi | Empire of Love | Nana Kagga |
Short Videos
| Year | Name of Videos | Client | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Type 1 Diabetes (TD1) Educational Videos | Sonia Nabeta Foundation | Nsubuga Nicholas |
| 2019 | Book reads for The Old Mee who swallowed a fly and Tendo's Wish by Catherine Kreutter | Old Mzee Books | Nana Kagga |
| 2018 | Sugar cane growing in Luuka District | See Them Grow Foundation | Nana Kaggga |
Awards/Nominations
| Year | Work | Festival | Nominee | Role | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Last Breath, Short Film | Uganda Film Festival 2017 | Best student film | Won | |
| Pearl International Film Festival 2017 | Best Short Film | Won | |||
| Tona Rucci | Best Young Actor | Won | |||
| 2018 | The Quarry, Short Film | Film in Africa 2018 | Baobab Award | Nominated | |
| 2019 | The Quarry, Short Film | Uganda Film Festival 2019 | Best Short Film | Won | |
| 2022 | Nalwawo, Feature Film | Uganda Film Festival 2022 | Meme Kagga, Nana Kagga | Best Ingenious Feature Film | Won |
| Nana Kagga | Best Leading Actress | Won | |||
| Sarah Kisawuzi | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Raymond Rushabiro | Best Leading Actor | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Production Design | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Screen-Play | Nominated | |||
| Wagaba Andrew | Best Post Production/ Editing | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Mukisa, Feature Film | Uganda Film Festival 2023 | Meme Kagga, Nana Kagga | Best Feature Film | Won |
| Geoffrey Kasozi | Best Director | Won | |||
| Tracy Kababiito | Best Leading Actress | Won | |||
| Isa Ngobi | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
| Carol Nanyonjo | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Production Design | Won | |||
| Meme Kagga, Nana Kagga | Best Film in indigenous language | Nominated | |||
| Meme Kagga, Nana Kagga | Viewer's Choice | Nominated | |||
| John Paul (JP) Mboira | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Costume Design | Nominated | |||
| Nantege Joan | Best Make-up | Nominated | |||
| Geoffrey Kasozi | Best Sound Design | Nominated | |||
| Paul Katumwa | Best Post Production/ Editing | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Screen-Play | Nominated | |||
| Ikon Wards 2023, Uganda | Tracy Kababiito | Best Leading Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Pieces of Me, Feature Film | Uganda Film Festival 2023 | Nana Kagga | Best Lead Actress | Nominated |
| John Paul (JP) Mboira | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
| Nalukwago Swabrah | Best Make-Up | Nominated | |||
| Nana Kagga | Best Screen-Play | Nominated | |||
| Ikon Wards 2023, Uganda | Sarafina Muhawenimana | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| Nana Kagga | Best Production Design | Nominated |
See also
References
- "Savannah Moon Productions [ug]". IMDb.
- "Production Companies". Biz Community.
- "Coming Soon: Beneath The Lies". Proggie Ug. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- "BENEATH THE LIES". Kinetic Magament Group.
- "Savannah Moon Productions". Mandy Crew.
- "Police To Investigate 'Beneath The Lies' Series Theft Case". Retrieved 9 January 2015.