When the Uganda Film Festival Regional nominations were announced, something surprising happened. Five of the Sisi Film Collective short films were nominated in different regions of Uganda. That is Western region, Northern region and Central region. These were nominated in different categories including best short film. These short films are Kwak, Lamyel, Lies of Our … Read more
It’s funny how I got here, my journey in film has been what one would say a battled way out. It was in 2024, after completing my form six and jumping out with all hopes of heading to college, but life took a left turn on me. Everything just went south and in a blink … Read more
In 2025, Sisi Film Lab carried out film trainings in Arua, Gulu, Mbale, Kabale and Kampala. The trainings went well in all the districts. The students showed up, some were new to film while others knew something about film, but everyone came ready to learn. After the training, some students from all the training districts … Read more
If there is one thing I have learned from Tatu Taps on Love Tv series, then it is patience. Real, deep patience. You’d think shooting a comedy would keep things light but behind the scenes? Eh, it’s a different story. Imagine in the middle of a scene when we are fully locked in, energy high, … Read more
We started shooting a new TV series, Tatu Taps on Love. It’s a comedy about the unexpected thing people do when emotions are involved. It’s just the beginning but the comedy on set feels natural. Just curious about what the other days on set will feel like with all this comedy. Anyway, here is a … Read more
My name is Nelly, but my National ID knows me as Nelson Okure. As a film enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by the art of storytelling. Growing up, I was exposed to various forms of cinema, from action-packed movies to thought-provoking dramas. But it wasn’t until I joined Sisi Film Lab Gulu that I discovered … Read more
My name is Isaac Mutabazi, a filmmaker still in the becoming. But before this chapter began, there was a boy, barely past PLE, slipping into dimly lit kibanda’s with the neighborhood crew just to catch a glimpse of a world beyond. VJ Jingo was our narrator, who didn’t just translate, he performed. When he dropped … Read more
When I joined the Sisi Film Collective training program, I had no formal background infilmmaking— just a deep passion for storytelling and a desire to learn.From a young age, I have always been fascinated by films— the way they entertain, evoke emotions, tell stories, and allow us to experience different worlds, both real and fictional.However, … Read more
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 to say that they are eager to turn their dreams into a reality. Film is … Read more
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 artist was at the age of 4 or 5 when I was in pre-school and … Read more