Private Project

SHADOWS OF BETRAYAL

A pregnant woman fights for justice after being abandoned by her deceitful lover and ignored by corrupt authorities. Through resilience and support from her aunt, she exposes systemic corruption and forces accountability, sparking change in her village.

  • James Twino
    Director
    Brewed Tears, Land of Peace
  • James Twino
    Writer
    Brewed Tears, The Room Next Door
  • Pontius Muyanja
    Producer
  • Patience Naguti
    Key Cast
    "Namande"
  • Pontius Muyanja
    Key Cast
    "Kawenja"
  • Agnes Kyarikunda
    Key Cast
    "Senga "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    32 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    Ganda
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James Twino

Award-winning filmmaker and creative visionary, James Twino is the founder of Jemo Art Studios. With a strong background in storytelling and visual production, he has garnered acclaim for his work, including winning an award in the 2023 regional film competitions and earning a nomination in the 2024 Ikon Awards.

James has produced, written, and directed several notable films, including Brewed Tears, Land of Peace, Beyond The Wheels, and The Room Next Door. His latest film, Shadows of Betrayal, showcases his talents as both writer and director. A professional graphics designer and live producer, he brings technical expertise and artistic vision to every project.

Formerly a skilled sketch artist, James now channels his creativity entirely into filmmaking and digital media. His work continues to push creative boundaries and inspire audiences with meaningful stories.

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Director Statement

On attending the Annual Broadcasters Conference of 2024. UCC advised media stakeholders to start using their talents to expose corruption and ways to reduce or end the immorality.
A week later while discussing with my brother Pontius Muyanja, a resident of Mubende, he brought the story on table, so we went on to share ideas online and then I had to board to Mubende for Rehearsals, plus the rest of production works.

Enjoy this short film that will soon be developed to a feature film. We pray it creates awareness to whoever watches it.