Tusabe Ivan

So grateful to have attended the Film Independent Forum at the Directors Guild of America. Inspiring conversations, powerful insights, and a reminder of why we tell stories. 🌍🎬 #FilmIndependent #DirectorsGuild #filmmakingjourney

🎬 JIMBI [OFFICIAL TRAILER] 🎬 “A timid man who looks away during a sexual assault, starts to develop a rapidly spreading mysterious skin rash threatening to transform him into a mythical creature known as Jimbi” Prepare for a gripping tale of fear, transformation and consequence in this suspense-filled short film. ⚡️ I’m proud to have written and directed it! Film crew: Director/ Writer: Tusabe Ivan @ivan_tusabe Producer/ production designer/ editor: Talemwa @talemwapius Producer: Nalunga Lukoda @nalungalukodda AD: Agutu Melanie @mell_141_kaschana DOP: Kasawuli Bantu Mutebi @kasawulibantumutebi Camera operator: Alex Ireeta @ireeta Focus puller: Sheryph Kisambira @sheryphks Gaffer: Emmanuel Gashumba @emmanuelgash Makeup: Esther Nakaziba @esther_nakaziba Wardrobe and costume: Grace Emute @graceemute Art director: Baleke John Kalema @baleke_john_ Assistant Art Director: Tulyazitunga Rodney Sound recordist / Sound designer: Isiko Abubaker @abubakerisiko_official Script continuity: Tamale Enock @enocktamale8 Production assistant: Sejjemba Charles @sir.charles.michael.ssejjemba DIT: Kikaawa Wilson @kikaawawilson Dialogue editor: Mulyowa Ronald @ronaldmulyowa Colorist: Ben Aitar @benaitar Illustrator/ 3D artist: Kisembo Hannigton @kisembohannington Location manager: Bwanika Baale Felix @b_w_a_n_i_k_a_f_e_l_i_x Set runner: Sejjaka Ivan BTS Videography: Ojambo Enock @the_next_visitor BTS Photography: Michael Menya Film cast: Cast Atuhaire Emmanuel @emmanuel.atuhaire.3 Kananura Foustine Nambuya Prossy @official_pj_ug_ Ogwal Crispus Bwanika Baale Felix @b_w_a_n_i_k_a_f_e_l_i_x Twinomugabe Hakeem @keemtron Raymond Rushabiro @raymond_rushabiro Nkinzi Philomena @nkinziphilomenafiona Katasa @katasacomedy Daktal Warren @daktal.art Production funds: Docubox East African Documentary film fund @mydocubox Project name: Get reel films @getreelfilms_ Executive producer: Judy Kibinge @elliotsmomloveslife Executive producer: Peter Mudamba @p_mudamba Docubox producer: Mungai Kiroga @rhesus_positive_ Fiction mentor: Ian Masters @boloboboy Documentary mentor: Francoise Vester Project lead: Makandi Mbae @cindymbae Project coordinator: Wanjiru price @wanjiru_price

A true dream come true—finally got to meet the legendary @officialspikelee and learn from his wisdom during an unforgettable masterclass. Moments like these remind me why I fell in love with cinema. 🎦

We are bursting with pride as our alumni swept the floor at the Kalasha International TV and Film Awards 2026!✨🎬 It was a night of glitz, glamour, and undeniable proof that the future of African storytelling is brighter than ever. Our very own East Africa Academy stars didn’t just participate; they conquered, bringing home two of the evening’s most prestigious honors: Congratulations to the creators of Dinner for Three: Brian Kabogozza (@briankabogozza ) Sihnemariam Abebe (@sihne_mariam_abebe ) And a massive round of applause for the Jimbi team: Ivan Tusabe (@ivan_tusabe ) Pius Talemwa (@talemwapius ) #MTFAlumni #DinnerfForThree #Jimbi

TUNGA FILM DROP! 🎬 From bold storytelling to African classrooms, we continue to spotlight films that challenge perspectives and spark critical conversations. This week, we feature Jimbi, a haunting and deeply symbolic story that explores silence, trauma, and transformation. When a man turns away in a moment that demands courage, the consequences begin to manifest in unexpected and unsettling ways. As a mysterious condition takes hold, his reality begins to shift, blurring the line between the physical and the mythical. Through powerful imagery and layered storytelling, Jimbi confronts themes of accountability, masculinity, and the weight of inaction. It invites viewers to reflect on the role we play in moments of injustice, and what it truly means to stand by, or to stand up. A bold and thought-provoking film that opens up difficult but necessary conversations, now available for African classrooms. 👉 Discover more African films for African schools on the Tunga Afrika Platform. #TungaAfrika #AfricanStories #FilmForChange #SocialImpact #CriticalThinking

This year took us far from home with @talemwapius , all the way to Jeddah to pitch “Mad Bounty and the Midnight Gun” at the Red Sea Souk. The Red Sea Film Festival, The Souk and the whole Jeddah experience was nothing short of extraordinary 🤠 As the year ends, I’m thankful for the doors that opened and ready for the ones we’ll build ourselves. #RedSeaFilmFestival #RedSeaSouk #AfricanCinema #FilmmakerLife StoriesThatTravel

It was amazing experience being immersed in this art. Restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s.

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the museum... Jaws at the Academy 🦈

A walk in the neighborhood 🚶🏾🚶🏾🌼

We got big energy ✨ @the_next_visitor 📸 by @elismynd thanks a lot 🤠

Jimbi wins best Hair styling & Make up award at the @fame_shorts_film_festival in Capetown. It’s a great honor and credit goes to @esther_nakaziba who did an amazing job as the head of the make up department. To more wins 🥂🍾

It was a pleasure attending the Ngalabi Shorts film festival and being interviewed by @rachaelnduhukire . Jimbi screened among many other wonderful short films. A huge thanks @ngalabishorts