Our Stories

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 black African woman dressed in a red blouse and a denim jacket is holding a slate. a dead body of a woman lies behind her.

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.