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behind the behind the scenes
BEHIND THE BEHIND THE SCENES  James Ongige 
Oct-2025


7'  English Kenya


Behind the Behind the Scenes is a mockumentary comedy that dives into the beautiful chaos of student filmmaking. It follows The Director, a self-proclaimed visionary convinced his short film will redefine cinema. Determined to lead his ragtag crew to glory, he clashes with The Sound Guy, a sarcastic realist who's overworked and underpaid; The Actor, a dramatic [...]

Behind the Behind the Scenes is a mockumentary comedy that dives into the beautiful chaos of student filmmaking. It follows The Director, a self-proclaimed visionary convinced his short film will redefine cinema. Determined to lead his ragtag crew to glory, he clashes with The Sound Guy, a sarcastic realist who's overworked and underpaid; The Actor, a dramatic diva who believes every role is Oscar-worthy; and The Camera Guy, a calm observer whose dry humor captures the madness as it unfolds. The "documentary" begins with The Director making grand speeches in absurd places (like a bathroom stall) before storming through the school declaring, "Today, we make history." From there, everything goes wrong-boom mics fall into frame, lights blow out, lines are forgotten, and tempers flare. Every "reset" becomes funnier than the last as egos, frustration, and exhaustion mount. Through mock-interviews and spontaneous behind-the-scenes chaos, the crew's struggles become a painfully relatable love letter to film students everywhere. By the time they finally pull off a perfect take, disaster strikes-the sound wasn't recorded. The film ends with stunned silence, a broken Director, and bloopers rolling over the credits, perfectly capturing the spirit of low-budget filmmaking: failure, laughter, and delusion-all in one take.


Category:  Fiction  Terror 

Genre:  Mockumentary 

Recommended Age:  12+



 
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Director


James Ongige

Kenya
Biofilmography

James Ongige is a Kenyan filmmaker, rapper, singer, actor, and record producer. He is the founder of Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective comprising Lohkast Pictures, Lohkast Records, and Lohkast Audio.

Ongige was born on September 4, 2003, in Nairobi, Kenya, to Gladys Moraa, a businesswoman, and Willy Ongige, a musician. Raised Catholic, he grew up in Kangemi, Nairobi, and attended New Kihumbuini Primary School, Nduru Boys' High School, and later enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to study film and pursue a career as a film director.

Ongige began his music career under the stage name Quafff, releasing his debut single Outta 23 in 2019. In 2025, he made the decision to rebrand and begin performing under his birth name, embracing a more personal and authentic artistic identity.

In 2021, he founded The Tragic Studio, a creative outfit focused on music and music video production, which he operated until 2025. That same year, on June 15, he dissolved the studio and launched Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective.

While studying at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Ongige made his filmmaking debut in 2024 with the horror short film I Know Whatcha Did. In 2025, he wrote and directed the thriller-crime film The Holy Requiem. That same year, he produced, wrote, directed, and edited two additional projects — the drama short feature Life’s a Blank Page and the mockumentary Behind the Behind the Scenes, which went on to win Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director at the KIMC Film Awards 2025 — and he also produced the documentaries Harambee: The Weight of Division and Weekend in Hell.

SK
Producer


Seth Kiroso

Kenya
Biofilmography

James Ongige is a Kenyan filmmaker, rapper, singer, actor, and record producer. He is the founder of Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective comprising Lohkast Pictures, Lohkast Records, and Lohkast Audio.

Ongige was born on September 4, 2003, in Nairobi, Kenya, to Gladys Moraa, a businesswoman, and Willy Ongige, a musician. Raised Catholic, he grew up in Kangemi, Nairobi, and attended New Kihumbuini Primary School, Nduru Boys' High School, and later enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to study film and pursue a career as a film director.

Ongige began his music career under the stage name Quafff, releasing his debut single Outta 23 in 2019. In 2025, he made the decision to rebrand and begin performing under his birth name, embracing a more personal and authentic artistic identity.

In 2021, he founded The Tragic Studio, a creative outfit focused on music and music video production, which he operated until 2025. That same year, on June 15, he dissolved the studio and launched Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective.

While studying at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Ongige made his filmmaking debut in 2024 with the horror short film I Know Whatcha Did. In 2025, he wrote and directed the thriller-crime film The Holy Requiem. That same year, he produced, wrote, directed, and edited two additional projects — the drama short feature Life’s a Blank Page and the mockumentary Behind the Behind the Scenes, which went on to win Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director at the KIMC Film Awards 2025 — and he also produced the documentaries Harambee: The Weight of Division and Weekend in Hell.

B
Producer


Brian Samuel

Kenya
Biofilmography

James Ongige is a Kenyan filmmaker, rapper, singer, actor, and record producer. He is the founder of Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective comprising Lohkast Pictures, Lohkast Records, and Lohkast Audio.

Ongige was born on September 4, 2003, in Nairobi, Kenya, to Gladys Moraa, a businesswoman, and Willy Ongige, a musician. Raised Catholic, he grew up in Kangemi, Nairobi, and attended New Kihumbuini Primary School, Nduru Boys' High School, and later enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to study film and pursue a career as a film director.

Ongige began his music career under the stage name Quafff, releasing his debut single Outta 23 in 2019. In 2025, he made the decision to rebrand and begin performing under his birth name, embracing a more personal and authentic artistic identity.

In 2021, he founded The Tragic Studio, a creative outfit focused on music and music video production, which he operated until 2025. That same year, on June 15, he dissolved the studio and launched Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective.

While studying at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Ongige made his filmmaking debut in 2024 with the horror short film I Know Whatcha Did. In 2025, he wrote and directed the thriller-crime film The Holy Requiem. That same year, he produced, wrote, directed, and edited two additional projects — the drama short feature Life’s a Blank Page and the mockumentary Behind the Behind the Scenes, which went on to win Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director at the KIMC Film Awards 2025 — and he also produced the documentaries Harambee: The Weight of Division and Weekend in Hell.

MW
Producer


Michelle Wanjiru

Kenya
Biofilmography

James Ongige is a Kenyan filmmaker, rapper, singer, actor, and record producer. He is the founder of Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective comprising Lohkast Pictures, Lohkast Records, and Lohkast Audio.

Ongige was born on September 4, 2003, in Nairobi, Kenya, to Gladys Moraa, a businesswoman, and Willy Ongige, a musician. Raised Catholic, he grew up in Kangemi, Nairobi, and attended New Kihumbuini Primary School, Nduru Boys' High School, and later enrolled at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to study film and pursue a career as a film director.

Ongige began his music career under the stage name Quafff, releasing his debut single Outta 23 in 2019. In 2025, he made the decision to rebrand and begin performing under his birth name, embracing a more personal and authentic artistic identity.

In 2021, he founded The Tragic Studio, a creative outfit focused on music and music video production, which he operated until 2025. That same year, on June 15, he dissolved the studio and launched Lohkast, a multidisciplinary creative collective.

While studying at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Ongige made his filmmaking debut in 2024 with the horror short film I Know Whatcha Did. In 2025, he wrote and directed the thriller-crime film The Holy Requiem. That same year, he produced, wrote, directed, and edited two additional projects — the drama short feature Life’s a Blank Page and the mockumentary Behind the Behind the Scenes, which went on to win Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director at the KIMC Film Awards 2025 — and he also produced the documentaries Harambee: The Weight of Division and Weekend in Hell.



Cast & Crew

James  Ongige
Lead actor / actress

 
James Ongige
Scriptwriter

 
James Ongige
Original material author

 
James Ongige
Story

 
James Ongige
Director of photography

 
James Ongige
Colourist

 
James Ongige
Film editor

 
James Ongige
Sound editing

 
Lohkast Pictures
Poster Creator

 
Peter Wakoli
Executive Producer

 
Silvia  Masaa
Cast

 
Michelle Wanjiru
Cast

 
Vanessa  Achieng
Cast

 
Alvina  Muhati
Supporting actor / actress

 
Seth  Kiroso
Camera operator

 
Brian  Samuel
Grip

 
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The Lift-off Sessions @ Pinewood Studios
 January 2026 
United Kingdom

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