Calvin Mwita [Photo: Courtesy]About 30 years ago, when Calvin Mwita was still a toddler in Tarime, Mara in Tanzania, it never occurred to him that he will be among the first-ever nationals from East Africa to successfully venture in the Australian film Industry. Calvin Mwita [Photo: Courtesy]“My first role was in Stateless (2020); a Netflix six-part television series where I played the role of a detainee in an Australian Immigration detention centre. Calvin Mwita [Photo: Courtesy]Sharing the stage with established actors who have already made a name for themselves in the industry was a learning curve for Calvin. Calvin Mwita [Photo: Courtesy]“Being cast in Stateless made me see things beyond mere perspectives of a screen actor. Comparing the local movie industry back at home with the Australian industry, Calvin concludes the interview by admitting that the local film industry needs a boost in finances to achieve its full potential.

Source: Standard Digital August 08, 2020 11:11 UTC