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
My names are Akello Emmanuel. I’m a student of procurement. I’ve always loved film, and I just love being behind the camera. I wanted to study it at university, and although my parents are supportive, relatives influenced them to deny me my desires. I’m blessed to have such parents. I’m a DJ, and a model, … Read more
My name is Junior Jonathan though some call me Jazz. I come from a background of struggle, where getting basic needs is often difficult. Life has not been easy, but through every hardship, I held onto faith and the dream of a better future. I’ve worked on sites, sold metals just to survive. At some point, … Read more
My name is Tayebwa Doreen. I’ve been acting since I was in primary three, when I was about nine years old. We had a drama club at school. I used to be the main actor in the plays, and we went in many competitions, from local levels in Kabale up to national level at the … Read more