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Two young African youths, a boy with dreads in a black jumper bending over showing something on a Tascam recorder to a girl with a wig dressed in a blue sweater while holding a Tascam.

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 … Read more
A Black African man dressed in white is bent staring at a phone standing on a tripod. He's head and shoulders are the only visible body parts in the camera. a body of a man standing in the background.

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 … Read more
Two Black African boys, one dressed in white holding a boom with a blimp on it, he is wearing headphones staring down at a Tascam recorder being held by the other boy wearing a blue jersey with orange strips.

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 … Read more
Patricia and smoke using a phone to shoot during the student's short film exercises.

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 … Read more
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Sisi Film Collective, your gate way to the Film Industry.

But let’s be real, some of you might not fancy reading a novel-length blog post (we see you, scroll-happy folks!). That’s why we created this YouTube channel – to get you covered in a more engaging and fun way! Are … Read more
A black African woman with African natural hair twisted at the front is dressed in a red blouse is attentively listening to what ever is going on where she is.

The Film bus to Kampala

Being a village Mukiga woman is a whole lot to work with! Meet me, Angel Gumisiriza, a village champion from Kabale, now in Kampala City. How did I get here? Film led me to here! My passion for filmmaking began … Read more
A group of people sitting together in a compound delighting in each other's presence while gathered around a bonfire to watch a movie in an outdoor film screen.

Outdoor Movie Night at Dilstories Film Studio.

I was beyond excited for the movie night at the Dilstories Film Studio, but the gloomy Saturday weather had other plans.  As I woke up to a dark and rainy morning, my enthusiasm waned. By afternoon I was supposed to … Read more
The two former loves become enemies.

The Law Of Consequences, a wonderful film that got nominated for UFF.

You have probably come across the phrase, “fake it until you make it.”  There are those whose moral high horses find it terribly misguiding and then those who, alarmingly and in unhealthy amounts, take it too seriously! Monica Jacobs Birwinyo … Read more
One of the Sisi film lab students attending a script writing class with enthusiasm and focus.

An inspiring tale of a transitioning artist

When pencil and paper paid me a call in primary one, the portal opened for the very first time to unveil the journey of an artist. It prompted a dream of a child. A boy with an unquenchable desire to … Read more
Victor smiling while enjoying sound recording during the sound class.

The Journey to Nineveh

In the tapestry of life, the role of a writer often mirrors that of a prophet. It’s as if the universe whispers its truths into our ears, compelling us to unveil them to the world, regardless of our own fears … Read more
A closeup of a young African woman holding a professional boom pole and boom microphone, NTG2. She is smiling broadly and has headphones.

The film addict turns her passion into a great career.

A mother hellbent on having her daughter pursue a law career and a daughter with a burning passion for film clash as each hold different career goals.

In Pursuit of a Filmmaking Dream

A short article about the first three weeks of Sisi Film Lab, a training in Kampala, detailing experiences of the participants as they delve into filmmaking.
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