The Rise of Aya

Afro-Fantasy Drama, 2025

FILM PRODUCTION DETAILS

Graduation Festival
AFDA Study Year: 2025
Genre: Afro-Fantasy Drama
Running Time: 12
Rating: PG
Viewing Restriction: A

In the ancient kingdom of Bah’no, leadership is passed through the sacred choosing of The Flame. When the fire selects Aya , a spirited outsider long dismissed by her people over the king’s firstborn son, it ignites a deadly struggle for power. Betrayed and nearly killed, Aya must rise from the ashes of grief and exile to embrace her destiny, challenge tradition, and protect a kingdom on the brink of collapse.

CAST

Aya - Khanya Monamodi
Odi - Kamohelo K. Jili

CREW

Writer - Winifred hMensa
Director - Winifred hMensa
Executive Producer - AFDA
Associate Producer - Siphosethu Vena
Associate Producer - Cairo Leseli
Assitant Producer - Mohumi Maelane
Cinematographer - Hannah-Rayne Blok, Katleho Maamoe
Production Designer - Zoey Feder, Reekeditswe Moloi
Costume, Make-up and Styling - Rebecca Holdstock
Editor - Andrea Jacobs
Sound Design - Elizabeth Chama
Composer - Resego Lecwidi
Visual Effects - Prashanthi Pillay
Data Wrangler - Christopher Du Preez, Qvardon Raghununan
Colourist/Grader - Christopher Du Preez, Qvardon Raghununan

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