Private Project

The Bride Price

Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, advocates, activists, and locals fight together against forced marriage and cultural sexism in Malawi.

  • Jennifer Enskat
    Director
  • Jennifer Enskat
    Writer
  • Jennifer Enskat
    Producer
  • Andrew Gardner
    Producer
  • Theresa Kachindamoto
    Key Cast
    "Senior Chief, Dedza Region, Malawi, Africa"
  • Joyce Mhango Chavula
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Shadreck Chikoti
    Key Cast
    "Self - Girls' Rights Activist"
  • Yamikani Chikoti
    Key Cast
    "Self - Girls' Rights Activist"
  • Alinafe Jimmy
    Key Cast
    "Self - Victim of Forced Marriage"
  • Rebecca Chimjeka
    Key Cast
    "Self - Times Reporter"
  • McKnight Kalanda
    Key Cast
    "Self - Director, Ministry of Gender"
  • Yamiko Kawale
    Key Cast
    "Self - High School Teacher"
  • Nelly Mgwaluko
    Key Cast
    "Self - Forum for African Women Educationalists"
  • Felicia Mikison
    Key Cast
    "Self - Chief Kaputa"
  • Juliana Lunguzi
    Key Cast
    "Self - Member of Parliament"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 28, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Malawi
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Love Wins International Film Festival
    Roslyn, New York
    United States
    April 30, 2021
    World Premiere
    Best Feature Documentary
  • Toronto International Women Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    March 31, 2021
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla California
    United States
    May 27, 2021
    Best Use of Film for Social Change
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, California
    United States
    May 27, 2021
    Best Liberation/Social Justice/Protest Film
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, California
    United States
    May 27, 2021
    Award of Excellence - Documentary
  • Long Island International Film Expo
    Bellmore, New York
    United States
    August 12, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Berlin Shorts Award
    Berlin
    Germany
    September 18, 2021
    European Premiere
    Semi-Finalist
  • One Race Human Race Film Festival
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    United States
    October 3, 2021
    Midwest Premiere
    Best Documentary
  • Paris International Short Festival
    Paris
    France
    October 10, 2021
    France Premiere
    Best Documentary
  • LA Femme International Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    October 15, 2021
    California Premiere
    Official Selection
  • North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival
    Bismarck, North Dakota
    United States
    November 10, 2021
    North Dakota Premiere
    Official Selection
  • FlickFair
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    January 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Austin Revolution International Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United Kingdom
    February 18, 2022
    Texas Premiere
    3 Nominations - Best Feature Documentary, Filmmaker of the Year, Female Filmmaker of the Year
  • World of Women Film Fair Middle East
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    March 3, 2022
    Middle East Premiere
    Finalist
Director Biography - Jennifer Enskat

Jennifer Enskat is an Actor, Producer, Director and Award-Winning Filmmaker and Editor. Beginning her career at the ripe age of four, Jen has worked for decades as an actor in film, TV, theatre, radio and television commercials from Los Angeles to New York, working with directors like Stephen Chbosky, Kevin Smith and Andy Goddard. Having studied production as well as theatre at Northwestern University, Jen eventually turned to the production side, adding the roles of director, producer and editor to her resume, working in short film, documentaries, commercials and web series, winning multiple film festival awards for Best Documentary and Best Web Series, awards for Best Editor and Female Filmmaker of the Year and a nomination for Best Series Director.

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Director Statement

The Bride Price tells the story of forced marriage in Malawi, Africa. Despite a constitutional amendment deeming it illegal, more than 50% of girls below the age of eighteen continue to be victimized. Focused on the powerful leaders, advocates, and girls of Malawi, The Bride Price describes the struggle of Malawians as they redefine the hearts and minds of their people and proudly proclaim, "When you educate a girl, you educate the whole nation."