Additionally, we're overjoyed to share that _Rum and Roots_ was selected as one of the top 3 Best AI-Short Films at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival! 🎉 Although we didn't take home the top prize, we're incredibly grateful to the cast and crew who represented us with excellence. A special shoutout to Attorney Unathi Kazembe for her outstanding performance, which left a lasting impact. We're thrilled to have made it to the top 3, securing 3rd position! Huge congrats to the entire team, including Lumwani, Zuri, Tinashe! #RumAndRoots #AdelaideSeganGanyani #SeattleJewishFilmFestival #BestAIShortFilm #ZimbabweanCinema

📢GLOBE PRESS RELEASE BIG NEWS, ZIMBABWE! 🌟 We're beyond thrilled to announce that *Rum and Roots*, directed by Adelaide Segan Ganyani, has made it to the TOP 9 AI FILMS heading to the Seattle AI Film Festival, happening June 1-30, 2026, in Seattle, USA! 🇺🇸 We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who's supported us on this journey, from March 6th to April 6th. Your encouragement means the world! This was an incredibly competitive festival, with many outstanding filmmakers vying for a spot. We're over the moon that Adelaide Segan Ganyani not only made it but also excelled in her presentations! 👏 We're proud to have her representing Zimbabwe on the global stage, pushing the boundaries of culture and diversity through her innovative storytelling and AI-driven creativity. We're rooting for her to continue putting Zimbabwean cinema on the forefront! Stay tuned for more updates on this epic journey! #RumAndRoots #AdelaideSeganGanyani #SeattleAIFilmFestival #ZimbabweanCinema #GlobalAIFilmFest #GloMedia