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Champion's Road

Champion's Road delves into the psychologically charged world of Dalima, a 35-year-old internet entrepreneur and computer engineer. Set against the eerie backdrop of a long-abandoned railway station, this gripping narrative weaves a tale of isolation, introspection, and the elusive nature of inner peace.

  • George William Ssevubya
    Director
  • Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga
    Director
  • George Kasakya
    Director
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Director
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Writer
  • Joseph Kimbowa
    Writer
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Producer
  • Nicholas Kalungi
    Producer
  • John Mark Ssebunnya
    Producer
  • Joseph Kimbowa
    Producer
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Key Cast
    "Dalima, Main"
  • Jeremiah Owor
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    27,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    High-quality digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Hive Colab Kampala
    Kampala
    Uganda
    January 12, 2024
    Kampala, Hive Colab
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish, Gloucestershire, England
    United Kingdom
    September 2, 2024
    Standish Lane, Standish, Gloucestershire, GL10 3DW, United Kingdom
    Winner: Best Movie (Short)
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 23, 2025
    Kifisias Avenue 186 Athens 14562
    Honorable Mention: BEST SHORT FILM
  • Festival de Cine Antigua
    Antigua Guatemala
    Guatemala
    December 12, 2024
    6a. Ave. Norte entre 3a. y 4a Calle AECID Antiguo Colegio de la Cia de Jesús Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepequez 03001
    Honorable Mention: Best International Short Film
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    March 24, 2024
    Best Short Film (IMDB QUALIFIED)
    Honorable Mention: Best Short Film (IMDB QUALIFIED)
  • Filmmaker Sessions Volume 1
    London
    United Kingdom
    March 11, 2024
    Lift-Off Global Network Cash Prize Lane Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH
    Selected: Best Shorts - Trendsetters, Shorts - Trailblazers, Shorts - New Voices, Student Shorts - Students of Storytelling
  • Filmmaker Sessions Volume 3
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 12, 2024
    Lift-Off Global Network Limited Pinewood Studios, England SL0 0NH
    Selected: Best Shorts - Trendsetters, Shorts - Trailblazers, Shorts - New Voices, Student Shorts - Students of Storytelling
Distribution Information
  • HiPipo
    Distributor
    Country: Uganda
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Airline, Ship, Theatrical, Video / Disc, Free TV, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - George William Ssevubya, Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga, George Kasakya, Innocent Kawooya

My name is Innocent Kawooya, NIM. I am a co-founder and CEO of HiPipo. Founded in 2005, HiPipo is an established champion of digital and financial inclusion. The company is known for championing digital innovation and Instant, Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) across Africa under the HiPipo Include Everyone Program.

I am a FinTech & financial inclusion specialist, a women empowerment advocate, Internet entrepreneur, Computer programmer, film producer, humanitarian & entertainment executive. I stood as Kampala City Lord mayoral candidate in 2021.

I was awarded CEO of the Year 2021-2022 by TIG Network Afrika. In 2023, Mojaloop Community Council voted me Co-Chair for the second time in three years. In October 2022, HiPipo was crowned among the world’s Top 20 companies escalating innovation in the digital financial services market by the Global Business Leaders Magazine. HiPipo was also awarded the Best Financial Inclusion Organization in East Africa at the FinTech Awards 2022 by Wealth & Finance International. #MadeOfGOD!

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Director Statement

Creating Champion's Road has been an exploration into the depths of the human psyche. At its heart, this film is a story about Dalima, a 35-year-old internet entrepreneur and computer engineer, whose journey is both unique and universally relatable. The inspiration for this narrative stemmed from observing the complexities of modern life, where technology connects us but also has the power to isolate.

Our vision for Champion's Road was to create a visually and emotionally rich portrayal of Dalima’s inner world. Set against the haunting backdrop of a long-abandoned railway station, the film is a metaphor for the stations we find ourselves in life - places of pause, reflection, and transition. We wanted to capture the essence of isolation and introspection, while also exploring the elusive nature of inner peace.

One of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of this production was conveying the subtleties of Dalima’s internal conflicts. We used a combination of visual storytelling, nuanced performances, and a carefully crafted soundscape to bring these complex emotional states to the screen.

I believe cinema is a powerful medium that can mirror the intricacies of the human condition. With Champion's Road, we aim to offer a window into the soul of an individual navigating the labyrinth of self-awareness and tranquility amidst the noise of the digital age.

This film is a reflection of our times – a tale that accentuates the importance of self-discovery and the courage it takes to seek inner peace. As you watch Champion's Road, I hope you find a piece of yourself in Dalima’s story and are inspired to ponder your own paths to peace and fulfillment.

Thank you for the opportunity to share Champion's Road with you. It is my sincere wish that this film resonates with you, just as the journey of making it has profoundly resonated with me.

Innocent Kawooya, Co-Director