A farmer struggles to protect his home and loved ones amidst the violent turmoil of the Zimbabwean land seizures.
Written and Directed by Alexander Bedria
"Alexander Bedria’s short film (The Zim) is a possible Oscar contender." -Indie Entertainment Magazine
“A well made and tension-filled short film that, at its core, asks the philosophical question: should those
of today pay for the transgressions of those in the past?”
-David Ferguson, RedCarpetCrash
“It is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.“ - Pasadena International Film Festival
"The Zim is a beautifully picturesque film, full of sweeping and all-encompassing landscapes big enough to help carry the weight of an overwhelming subject matter..." -Alexandra Kessie, The Trash Bash
"A heart-breaking movie, that’s well-directed and with stellar
acting." - Liselotte Vanophem, JustCelebrityMag
“A poignant film, well-directed and performed, The Zim shares a story not told enough. This is highly
recommended” -David Duprey, Thatmomentin
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Academy Award Qualification
WINNER - LA Shorts Fest
WINNER - Studio City Film Festival
Artios Award Nominee (Jessica Sherman)
SAG-AFTRA Foundation Short Film Showcase
Best Short Film Nominee - Pasadena Int’l Film Festival
ShortsTV Filmmakers Spotlight (Alexander Bedria)
FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
2018 Edmonton Int’l Film Festival
2018 Breckenridge Film Festival
2018 Orlando Film Festival
2018 Burbank Int’l Film Festival
2018 Kansas Int’l Film Festival
2018 Prescott Film Festival
2018 Kansas City Film Festival
2018 Ocean City Film Festival
2018 Studio City Film Festival
2018 Salute Your Shorts Film Festival
2018 Irvine Int’l Film Festival
2018 Pasadena Int’l Film Festival
2017 LA Shorts Int’l Film Festival
CAST
DANIEL SILVA - Alexander Bedria
WILLIAM ZIMUNYA - Tongayi Chirisa
WILSON MATONGA - Shaun Baker
CARA SILVA - Amanda Wing
ANENI ZIMUNYA - Constance Ejuma
and
Caroline Lagerfelt as EMMA
Producers
William Barfield
Alexander Bedria
Shannan Keenan
Edited by
Anisha Acharya
Cinematographer
Matthew Macar
Casting by
Jessica Sherman, C.S.A.
Music by
Alex Kovacs
Michael John Mollo
