Private Project

This Is Inala

Inala is a rural village of 450 people in Central Tanzania, Africa. Featuring village elders, mamas, cattle herders and primary school students, This Is Inala reveals a small community where everyone dreams about the best future for their village and family.

  • Daniel Kooman
    Director
    She Has A Name, The Story
  • Daniel Kooman
    Writer
    A Filmmaker's Search for Revival
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, International
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 15, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    1,900 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Language:
    English, Swahili
  • Shooting Format:
    BlackMagic 4K, Super 35
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:40
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniel Kooman

Daniel has traveled to more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America to document stories. Filmmaking has become a unique platform for Daniel to invest in children, empowering orphans in Tanzania and restoring hope to girls trafficked in Thailand. Daniel works as a cinematographer, editor and director for Canada-based Unveil Studios.

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Director Statement

MP, the village elder in a small rural community called Inala in Tanzania said it perfectly: "I believe in the dreams of my people." I, too, believe in the dreams of people. The only thing better than a dream is a transformed reality, and that is why we must continue to dream big. As we believe in the future of our dreams, we will see our own lives transformed.