Grassroots to Greatness
Female Rights | Gender Equality | Sports
Set in rural Malawi, Grassroots to Greatness captures how politics and women's football intertwine at a critical crossroads of change.
The film follows a local politician and three young female footballers as they pursue pathways out of poverty. It examines what it takes to challenge traditions and transform deeply rooted beliefs and behaviours.
DETAILS
Filming Location
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Malawi
Production status
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In development
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Completion: Dec 2027
Team
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Director: Dirk Zekveld
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Producer: Evelyn Masasa
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Camera: Tavwana Chirwa & Stanley Chinganyama
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Sound: Jonathan Tembo
Needed
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Co-Producer
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Partners to boost impact campaign
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Sales & Distribution Representative
Watch the trailer for the development reel of: "Grassroots to Greatness"
Updates
February 2025
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Research phase kicks off
April 2025
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Principal photography starts
October 2025
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Milestone: 10th shooting day completed
November 2025
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Edit of Development Reel completed
December 2025
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First public screening of Development Reel
