Private Project

FIRST BORN

A grade six boy Langcer Divine (Frubi Rollins) is caught in a web of abuse and neglect by his school teachers and peers because of his dullness. He is refused to be registered as an internal candidate for the Common Entrance Examination, as the school wishes to uphold its reputation of academic excellence. Back at home, Divine being the lone child to his parents, goes through emotional torture as they scold at him at every given opportunity. In the midst of his pain and dark clouds, his class teacher Mr. Pangala Nicodemus (Tampy Livinus) comes to his rescue by unraveling a biblical revelation 'Exodus 13:2'. It is discovered that Divine as a first born to his parents, inherited a curse. Could this have been the cause of his dullness or was he a victim of stigmatization and hate by a school system that cares for bright pupils and its reputation to the detriment of slow leaners?

  • Ndum Stanisla
    Director
  • Ndum Stanisla
    Writer
  • Ndum Stanisla
    Producer
  • Frubi Rollins
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 15, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,667 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Cameroon
  • Country of Filming:
    Cameroon
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm Canon5D mk3
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ndum Stanisla

Ndum Stanisla, a Cameroonian born national, got motivated with the zeal to meet the needs of the marginalized and underprivileged through devoting his early days in voluntary community development activities. His hard work moved him forward as he worked with both national and international development organizations. By 2009, he was introduced into film making, as supporting actor in a feature film. On his next project the previous year, his output and dedication placed him at the center of directing a feature film. This natural talent, releases him to both local and international filmmakers, working together in award winning projects. Ndum Stanisla is a Writer/Producer/Director. His creativity went boundless, as he is also a photographer and content developer for Transformers TV.

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Director Statement

As a Life transformer, i would study and act the word, transforming my soul and everything that comes in contact with me, demonstrating the fruits and the gift of the Holy Ghost. I AM A LIFE TRANSFORMER.