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KIDOTI

A young girl tackling the experience of her first period alone, finds it hard to navigate without any prior knowledge and only her dad to help.

KIDOTI is a 4 minute silent short film that conveys an important message about the importance of supporting and educating young girls during this important time in their lives, and the importance of breaking down the cultural taboos surrounding menstruation.

  • Gertrude Sigonda
    Director
  • Regina Kihwele
    Producer
  • Everbright Everready
    Key Cast
  • Khalfan Ahmad
    Key Cast
  • True Hinds
    First Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Country of Filming:
    Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Taswira, Nafasi Art Space Film Screening
    Dar es Salaam
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    June 9, 2023
    Taswira, Nafasi Art Space Film Screening
Director Biography - Gertrude Sigonda

CG Sigonda is Tanzanian born; award-winning filmmaker, director, writer, and director of photography whose work is defined by authentic storytelling and striking visual narratives. In 2024, she was honored at the Nafasi Film Club Year End Review, receiving accolades for Best Narrative Short Film 2023, Best Director 2023, and Best One Minute Narrative Short Film.

Her bold and thought-provoking storytelling is showcased in short films such as Kidoti and Kimya Kimya. She has collaborated with global organizations like UN Women on the project Jirani, which was screened at the 2023 African Women in Media Conference in Rwanda, and she has contributed to Netflix’s Katope as a camera assistant.

CG’s dedication to amplifying African stories led to her selection as one of the top three recipients of the Salon Du Cinéma Au Féminin scholarship, where she is being mentored to produce her short film Sauti Za Mto (Voices in the River)—a gripping exploration of family dynamics.

With a passion for layered narratives and cultural representation, CG continues to carve her place as a visionary in African cinema, bringing powerful, and relatable stories to the screen.

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Director Statement

In my films, I aim to explore diverse themes and shed light on underrepresented voices and perspectives. I want to use my films as a platform to address social issues, spark conversations, inspire positive change, entertain and inspire fellow creatives.

Ultimately, my goal as a young aspiring film director is to create films that leave a lasting impact on audiences; and to collaborate and learn from other filmmakers, mentors, and artists who share my passion for storytelling.

Through my films, I hope to leave a positive mark on the world, to inspire others to pursue their dreams, and to contribute to the art of cinema in a meaningful and profound way.