Tendaiishe Chitima

"I would love to see authentic stories coming from Africa to international platforms, and I want to be part of those stories"

"I fell in love with drama and never looked back!"

"I fell in love with it and to fall in love with such a craft, I think on African soil is so special because it just basically means I was learning mostly African stories, African ways of thinking, social issues within my own local community, within southern Africa and Africa as a whole and that was very special to me"

"I’m in a space of transition, it has opened so many doors for me, and it’s more about how I take on those opportunities that are coming my way"

"in terms of representation, definitely there is a bit of progress in terms of inclusivity"

"in Africa there is still more room for major improvement, but there are opportunities now for women to take up space"

"For us to tell authentic stories about women, sometimes we need those perspectives to be from women themselves."

"To tell stories that shape our perceptions and image as Africans, who we are as people, stories that inspire us to be better and who we’re meant to be. That’s what I’m looking forward to"

"Don’t be afraid to dream big"

"you have to believe in yourself and to believe in your dream and you have to work hard"

"It’s unfortunate that black women sometimes have to work five times as hard but that is the portion that we have been given. So, we do it with grace and excellence until the battle is won"

"I would like to encourage all the women out there to continue to discover who they are"

"don’t forget to take time to take care of yourself, to discover who you are, what you want in life and to live life to the fullest."

"I believe outstanding actors have an innate ability to act, however there’s always a need to harness what you’re born with"

"My relationship with God is an important part of who I am"

"There are so many Zimbabwean stories that remain untold"

"There are Zimbabweans, locally and in the diaspora, doing inspirational work. They deserve to have their stories told by us"

"Ultimately what we need are stories that will shape who we are today and who we are becoming"

"there often is a lack of information and practical advice for artists in the sector"

"the vision is to see a functioning creative economy in Zimbabwe"

"Growth comes with its challenges and if you’re determined to remain an authentic, loving and giving person you do need to protect your inner space from opportunists and ill-intentioned people"

"One thing I value now more than ever is my privacy"

"What drives my passion for creative arts is my belief that through arts, we can help people to imagine the future."

"I believe it’s important for these stories to not just be told, but celebrated"

"But love is a universal theme, as is pursuing your dreams and overcoming life’s struggles"

"When you do something for the first time, and you get good feedback, it’s like, ‘Yes! I took a risk with this and it’s working!’ The validation has been amazing"

"Building a life in your own home country is important – it gives you a sense of belonging, helps you feel connected with your own people"

"I think the film serves as a love letter to anyone who is struggling in Zimbabwe right now"