Film Workshops is a global initiative that provides training, mentorship, and resources for women aspiring to make their mark in the film industry. Our mission is to break down barriers, challenge gender norms, and offer a platform for women to lead in film production, direction, screenwriting, editing, and more.
Learn the art of storytelling through the director’s lens. This intensive course teaches narrative structure, visual composition, and actor direction.
Craft compelling stories for the big screen. Our screenwriting program covers everything from character development to script formatting.
Master the camera and tell your story visually. From basic camera techniques to advanced cinematography, this course is designed to elevate women in technical roles.
Master the camera and tell your story visually. From basic camera techniques to advanced cinematography, this course is designed to elevate women in technical roles.
Learn the art of storytelling through the director’s lens. This intensive course teaches narrative structure, visual composition, and actor direction.
Craft compelling stories for the big screen. Our screenwriting program covers everything from character development to script formatting.
Ibanda
Mbarara
Masaka
Gulu
● Training over 200 women in Gulu, Ibanda, Mbarara, and Masaka districts leading to
increased skills and confidence for women in film.
● Enabling a network session of over 250 women at the symposium learning and
expanding networks.
● Improved gender representation and leadership in the Ugandan film industry.
● Stronger cultural exchange and understanding between Uganda and the UK.
Nana Kagga conducting a masterclass in Acting
Focused workshops provided participants with in-depth knowledge of various aspects of filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills. We had a total of six workshops and trained over 38 ladies:
Film Directing Masterclass by Directors Rehema Nanfuka and Kizito Samuel Saviour at UICT Nakawa.
An Acting Masterclass by Nana Kagga at Goethe Zentrum was on the same day as “How to Ace Auditions and Branding as an Artist/Actor” by Sharon Gayita.
“How do you strategize for your career?” by Dorothy Nabunjo
“Do you have a projectable plan for the business as a Filmmaker?” by Dr. Noeline Kirabo
A Script and Screenplay Masterclass by Nisha Kalema and Dialo Ssekidde
Elevating Women in Film in Uganda and Africa.
We are on a mission to empower and advance female creatives in Uganda and African cinema through training, mentorship, and networking.