Sawabona

A film created by four elementary school children. The essence of Sawabona is felt when a child realizes what it truly means to see and be seen. After escaping a bullying experience, one child saves another. Perhaps they saved each other

  • Denzel Onaba
    Director
  • Jazlyn Onaba
    Director
  • Kyrie Schwaiger
    Director
  • Zella Schwaiger
    Director
  • Denzel Onaba
    Producer
  • Jazlyn Onaba
    Producer
  • Kyrie Schwaiger
    Producer
  • Zella Schwaiger
    Producer
  • Azura Cordeiro
    Key Cast
  • Denzel Onaba
    Key Cast
  • Emilia Pettigrew
    Key Cast
  • Emma Chittick
    Key Cast
  • Erin Schwaiger
    Key Cast
  • Gary Schwaiger
    Key Cast
  • Jazlyn Onaba
    Key Cast
  • Kyrie Schwaiger
    Key Cast
  • Marcus Pettigrew
    Key Cast
  • Nolan Oehr
    Key Cast
  • Zella Schwaiger
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 13, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Homeschool
Director Biography - Denzel Onaba, Jazlyn Onaba, Kyrie Schwaiger, Zella Schwaiger

Four young homeschoolers worked together to make a 3 minute film in 48 hours. With the average age of the children being 8years old, this is a phenomenal feat.

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