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The Pandemic


The Pandemic is a documentary film that explores the far-reaching impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Indian community. Through a series of interviews with healthcare professionals, small business owners, educators, and entertainers, the film reveals the challenges faced by individuals and sectors as they navigate the unprecedented crisis. From the strains on the healthcare system to the economic struggles of small businesses, the documentary highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Indian community in the face of adversity. The film also delves into the inequalities and disparities exposed by the pandemic, shedding light on marginalized populations disproportionately affected by the crisis. Ultimately, The Pandemic serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of unity, solidarity, and collective action in overcoming challenges and rebuilding a stronger, more resilient society.

  • SERUNJOGI SIRAJE
    Director
    The Handful
  • SERUNJOGI SIRAJE
    Writer
    Blind Lover
  • SERUNJOGI SIRAJE
    Producer
    Blind Lover
  • Dr. Mahesh Balakrishnan
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Srinivasan P.
    Key Cast
  • Ms. Sangheetha Venkantesh
    Key Cast
  • Dr. K. C. Sunanda
    Key Cast
  • Varadharajan s.
    Cinematographer
  • Jomon C. J.
    D.O.P
  • David Winston Adjavon
    Narrator
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 2, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Director Biography - SERUNJOGI SIRAJE

I am SIRAJE SERUNJOGI, a multi-talented Ugandan, with passion for creative arts and film. I am a graduate of BSc. Visual Communication in Electronic Media from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (2022).
I produced and directed my first independent film “Byampuna” in 2012, a 48 hours challenge project “The bet” in the Uganda Film Festival 2014. Was the Assistant Director for “My rising sun”, and Produced “Blind lover” in 2014. I Directed and Produced PSAs “The Silent killer”, “The Handful” and “The Seedling” in 2020 and A documentary “The Pandemic” in 2021 in India respectively. Recently, I have directed and produced “Lugonda majja” a short film and a feature film “Nina-the wicked sister” in September and November 2023 respectively.
I have also directed peoples’ projects like; “Ensi Minzani” and “Kikopo family” both series , “Nesige ani”, and “Kijja Mpola” both feature movies, Music videos and TV Commercials as well between 2022 and 2023.
I have written both religious and academic books; “Elements of film production”, “Amasanyu g’enyonyi”, “Women in islam”, “Okwejanjaba amajinni ne Ruquya”, and currently working on “Acting for film”, and “Scriptwriting for beginners”

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Director Statement

Film is founded on sophisticated theoretical approaches to the communication and reception of meaning by the audience.
As a director, my aim is to educate and entertain the world through storytelling. Such stories come from the ground and we have to tell them in order to correct where society goes wrong.

Am glad for being part of this festival. The pandemic is my first documentary film, and hope it quenches the observatory bit of the viewers in it.