Our Stories

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I Gained Confidence to Pursue Film

My name is Aziku Sharon. I live in Arua. I’ve always wanted to be a filmmaker, because I’m passionate about ending gender-based violence. I know, it’s a broad ambition, and a little vague, but the film industry is dominated by … Read more
A young lady stares aside as a phone camera is capturing her during a student short film shoot.

They Now Call Me a Real Photographer

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 … Read more

I Can Now Talk to People Freely, And Sociably

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 … Read more
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I Forget What is Happening to Me

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 … Read more
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I Started My Own Film Production Company

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. … Read more
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I Directed a Tv series

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 … Read more
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Now I Can Dream of Preserving Our Storytelling Culture

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 … Read more
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I Found a New Career

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 … Read more
Two students during an editing class with another in the background. A laptop with a mobile film school poster sits before them.

I Changed How They Do Their Things

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 … Read more
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I Became Confident Enough to Chase My Dreams

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 … Read more
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Now funders Notice My Work

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 … Read more
A young woman is operating a camera on a tripod. She squats as her hands adjust it.

I’m Finding My Voice

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 … Read more
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