Mahla Filmes

Founded in 2010 by Mozambican filmmakers Mickey Fonseca and Pipas Forjaz, Mahla Filmes embodies their passion for telling relevant stories through film. As well as their fundamental belief in cinema as a tool to push for positive impacts and dialogue within societies. The idea do make "RESGATE" was born about four years ago. From there on, besides working strenuously to improve the script and put together the right production team, Mahla Filmes has invested a significant part of its income in purchasing equipment that will help achieve the highest quality in the film. "RESGATE" is the first feature and independent film by the Mozambican production company. After its debut with the short film "", between 2009 and 2010, five short films followed, all for Mozambican non-governmental organization Nweti, about HIV prevention and gender-based violence in the country. Two of those shorts, "" (director: Mickey Fonseca) and "" (director: Michele Mathison) were distinguished with international film awards.