Sisi Film Lab: Nurturing Filmmaking Talent in Uganda
It’s a new year, and with it comes a new edition of the Sisi Film Lab in Kampala. Last year was our first official training in the city, and at the end of it, we got very good news that our initiative received an honorable mention at the Humanitarian Communication Awards 2024. We didn’t win … Read more
My love affair with film
My journey with film began on the makeshift stage of my lower secondary school. I remember the rush of adrenaline as I took on roles in class plays, losing myself in characters that shaped me to become who I am. I remember acting as a grandfather. During this role I became the best actor during … Read more
Spellbound: A filmmakers journey
My journey as a filmmaker began as a visual artist. I am not someone who likes to talk about myself, so this article will say a lot but also say little. The first time I realized that I was an artist was at the age of 4 or 5 when I was in pre-school and … Read more
The Big Screen Effect: How Ngalabi Stole My Heart
I just got back from the Ngalabi Short Film Festival, still reeling from the experience. Couldn’t make it for all 3 days, only made it for one, but it was a million wins. A day of discovery, inspiration and realization. The festival showcased an array of films, each unique in its story telling approach. One … Read more
A life in Focus: From war to Cinematography
From the ashes of war to the silver screen, my journey as a filmmaker has been a winding path of discovery and passion. Growing up in Gulu City, Northern Uganda, I never imagined that the childhood games I played in a refugee camp would lay the foundation for my future career. In the midst of … Read more
Film journey to the Oscars.
In the heart of Northern Uganda, where the dusty streets of Gulu City whisper tales of resilience, my passion for filmmaking was born. I am commonly known as Doctar Raymond though my name is Ocakacon Raymond. It started when my father wrote a book, “MALAKWANG KA WAC KILIYO.” As a young boy I’d sit by … Read more
Kobong to Kobongo: My Unconventional Path to Film.
My name is Charlie Kobong, but my national ID has a mind of its own – it calls me Kobongo, a curious consequence of registering in Buganda, where the local tradition of names ending in “O” left its mark on my identity. Though I hail from the East, my name took a slight detour central, … Read more
From Cartoons to Film
As I sit here, reflecting on my journey as an artist, I am transported back to the early days when my love for art first began. I was just a young boy in primary three, spending hours on end drawing cartoons like Super Strikers and Ben 10. Those simple sketches sparked a passion that would … Read more
From Motorcycle Dreams to Movie Magic
Buckle up, folks! My artistic adventure has been a wild ride, filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of creativity. It all started when I was just six years old, gazing up at my uncle’s artistic talents with wide eyes and a heart full of wonder. He was a master of many mediums, and … Read more
An actress turns filmmaker.
It all began at the beginning of the year 2024 when my uncle Motta asked if I was interested in joining the film industry. It was a big yes from me, of course I wanted to act! He hands me his phone to read through the Sisi Film Lab application form on a website. And … Read more