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Sisi Film Lab Kampala 2026 Participants.

Everyone has a different reason for joining a film training. Some want to learn new skills, others want to improve what they already know, and some are looking for an opportunity to turn their ideas into films. In this blog, … Read more
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I Found Employment

My name is Mugala Lydia and I live in Gulu. I wanted to become a tailor, and so I studied the course, but I could not find a proper job in the industry, as the returns were a bit low … Read more
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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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