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
Filmmaking turned out to be more than just storytelling, it’s about living a story yourself! It became my ticket for exploring new places. In June 2023, I got a call to join the Film School in Kabale as one of the trainers. I boarded a midnight bus from Gulu carrying not just my hopes and … Read more
I’ve seen emotional films before and I’m always fine, but this anime movie night made me realise that there is that kind of emotional film that catches you off guard. The kind that lingers longer after the movie ends. So, here I am, four days later, still feeling the weight. So, there I was, sprawling … 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
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 team, and for Angel Gumisiriza, the film’s director, this moment feels almost unreal. Asiimwe’s Gift … Read more
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, and though he passed away when I was young, he left behind two things that … Read more
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 our initiative received an honorable mention at the Humanitarian Communication Awards 2024. We didn’t win … Read more
We’ve 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. Our trainees have … 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
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. The festival showcased an array of films, each unique in its story telling approach. One … Read more