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 be at the studio for the Sisi Film Collective meeting and later, the movie night. … Read more
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 is not a ‘life forcer’ and we shall applaud her as one of the brilliant … Read more
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 draw. This thirst had my imaginations go wild implanting an insatiable crave to create that … Read more
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 or doubts. Like Jonah, we may try to evade our calling, but the storm inevitably … Read more
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.
A call for a film training in Gulu district, by thet Sisi Film Collective.
A call for a film training in Gulu district, by thet Sisi Film Collective.
A call for a film training in Gulu district, by thet Sisi Film Collective.
We have held film trainings since 2017, under the banner of Mobile Film School, a project run by Dilstories, who in 2023 founded a non-profit organization to continue these trainings. It is a collective for Ugandan filmmakers to network and share expertise and easily produce films. See details on how to join here. In 2024, … Read more
