Outdoor Movie Night at Dilstories Film Studio.

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.

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

An inspiring tale of a transitioning artist

One of the Sisi film lab students attending a script writing class with enthusiasm and focus.

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

The Journey to Nineveh

Victor smiling while enjoying sound recording during the sound class.

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

Gulu 2024

A young African woman leans as she looks into a phone camera which is on a tripod

A call for a film training in Gulu district, by thet Sisi Film Collective.

Kampala 2024

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