We’ve held film trainings since 2017, under the banner of Mobile Film School, a project run by Dilstories, who in 2023 founded a non-profit organization to continue these trainings. It is a collective for Ugandan filmmakers to network and share expertise and easily produce films. See details on how to join here. Our trainees have won awards, while others have gained employment in the film and media sector, since we focus on practical lessons and our mentors are experienced professionals. Through Dilstories, participants of this training get opportunity to work as paid interns, and many get employed whenever gigs come up. In 2024 and 2025, the collective conducted film trainings in five districts of Uganda, including Kampala, and you can read the stories here.
This time, Sisi Film Lab is opening an acting workshop for aspiring and emerging actors who want to develop their skills for film and television. The workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn, practice and improve their performance skills through practical exercises and acting sessions. It is suitable for people who are beginning their acting journey as well as those who already have experience and want to strengthen their skills.
The training will take place over 15 days spread across eight months, giving participants time to continue practicing and developing their skills throughout the program.
What will you learn?
The workshop will introduce participants to different aspects of acting and performance, including:
- Script analysis
- Character development
- Performance techniques for film and TV
- Working with dialogue and subtext
- Professional conduct on a film set
The training will be practical, with participants given opportunities to perform, work on scenes and receive feedback as they develop.
Who can apply?
- The workshop is open to aspiring and emerging actors aged 18 and above.
- You do not have to be an established professional actor to apply. Experience in theatre, film, dance, spoken word, or other performing arts is welcome.
- We are looking for participants who are interested in developing their acting skills and are willing to commit to the full training program.
- Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Schedule
Duration: 15 training days, spread over eight months
First lessons: 19th–21st October 2026
Application deadline: 5th October 2026
Further training dates will be communicated to selected participants.
Requirements
Applicants should submit:
A completed application form
A short bio introducing yourself and your experience
A brief statement explaining your interest in acting and the workshop
A sample of your acting or performing work, if available
Your sample can include a film or television performance, theatre performance, self-tape, monologue, or other relevant performing-arts work.
You can still apply if you do not have professional acting experience.
Contribution
Participants will contribute UGX 5,000 per training day towards breakfast and lunch.
The training is non-residential, and participants will cater for their own transport.
Terms And Conditions
- The Deadline for submitting applications is 5th October 2026.
- Participants must be above 18 years old at the time of application.
- Participants are expected to commit to the training schedule and attend the sessions.
- This is a non-residential training to be held at Dilstories Film Studio, near Misindye Goma, (along Namugongo-Seeta Road). Participants will cater for their own transport costs.
- Participants will grant Sisi Film Collective, Dilstories, Stitching DOEN, and all their partners, permission to use photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings bearing the images of the participants, as well as names and biographies of the participants, for publicity and for fundraising purposes.
- The use of generative AI in any participant’s creative work or assignments is not permitted.