I heard about the mobile film training from a friend who was working with Dilstories. The thought of traveling to Gulu, a place I’d never been to, was scary but I had to go because she said they would not make me pay and I wanted to learn photography. I’ve always loved taking pictures. I … Read more
My name is Awori Moses and I’m 22 years old. I already moved out of my parents’ home, though, and I’m renting a place of my own in Gulu town. While growing up, I loved listening to music and I thought I’d end up a music producer, or just to do sound for music. Somehow, … Read more
My name is Lamwaka Agnes, and I live in Gulu. I like writing. A couple of years ago I applied for Kuonyesha fund with my story, but I was not successful. Still, some people had recognized my abilities and asked me to write for a TV series, but I could not manage, given the demands … Read more
My name is Lubangakene Gard Willis, and I’m a sociologist by profession. I live in Gulu. I’ve loved film since I was a child, like almost everyone who gets into filmmaking, and my favorite films were those of John Rambo. Up to now, Sylvester Stallone is my role model. When I read his biography, I … Read more
My name is Oluba Ronald and I am a filmmaker. Months ago, I was a Gulu Sisi Film Lab student. This blog is about the first time I directed a Tv series. I recall clearly, I was walking home, 6km away from school when I received a call. I had been selected for internship, and … Read more
My name is Mwaka Samuel Baptist. I’m from Palabek, in Lamwo district. I am a veterinary officer at sub-county level. I however love film and I am the director of Northern Uganda Film Network, which I founded to preserve our culture through film. Acholi people were subjected to living in IDP camps during the twenty … Read more
I heard about the training on Facebook and I immediately applied when I was told they would waive the fee for me. I traveled to Kabale as soon as I got accepted for it was a once in a lifetime chance for me. I had always wanted to do videography and even become a YouTuber … Read more
My name is Beckham Asiimwe. I have always wanted to go to school but did not have money. I dropped out in Senior Three, because when I got to Senior Four, I failed to sit for the final exams due to lack of school fees. I’m still a teenager, only eighteen years old, though people … Read more
I wanted to learn about film. I had a passion for it and I just wanted to see what making film in Uganda is like. I knew how to write a script, I had also learnt African Cinema and film criticism at the university, but I had no idea how to transform a piece from … Read more
My name is Ocakacon Raymond, and I’m an aspiring film writer and director. I’ve wanted to write for a long time, after being inspired by my father, who always loved books and was a writer too. He wrote a book in Acholi and he wanted to add more, but he unfortunately passed away before he … Read more