Maisha Film Lab is a Uganda-based non-profit training film initiative for emerging East African filmmakers[1][2][3] and mentor ship programme for aspiring filmmakers and youth in Eastern Africa. It encompasses film production, screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, and acting.[4]
Origins
Maisha was established in 2005 by film director Mira Nair.[5][6] The name Maisha is from a Swahili word that means "life". Maisha aims to seek, identify, nurture, and promote creative talent among children and youth through hands-on skills development programmes in areas such as journalism, film-making, arts appreciation, and organisation and presentation of cultural and creative events.[citation needed]
Notable alumni
Below is a list of distinguished Maisha Film Lab alumni:[7]
- Ashiq Khan
- Dilman Dila
- Joel Karekezi
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Mariam Ndagire
- Rehema Nanfuka
- Philbert Aime Mbabazi
- Usama Mukwaya
Rehema NanfukaKivu RuhorahozaJoel Karekezi
Sam IshiimweAbdu SimbaZippy KimunduPatience Katushabe Asaba
References
External links
- "Welcome to Maisha Film Lab - Maisha Film Lab". maishafilmlab.org. Retrieved 2016-08-18.
- "Maisha Film Labs — Education | Doha Film Institute". dohafilminstitute.com. Retrieved 2016-08-18.