Our Stories
Sisi Film Lab Training Gulu, 2025
This week the Sisi Film Lab training commenced in Gulu bringing new talent and passion for the filmmaking industry in Northern Uganda. The training gathered students from totally different backgrounds, offering them space to learn film and we are excited … Read more
Asiimwe’s Gift wins Four Western Regional Awards.
Asiimwe’s Gift has made history! What started as a student project at Sisi Film Lab has now become a four-time award-winning film at the Western Film Awards, including the Best Film Award. The recognition has been overwhelming for the entire … Read more
The Village boy Filmmaker.
If someone had told me years ago that I’d be a filmmaker, I would have laughed. I was born and raised in West Nile, Uganda, in a small place called Padiga, Metu, Moyo District. My dad was in the military, … Read more
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 … 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. … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read more