Filmmakers Stories

From studio to cell: Filmmakers arrested over BBC exposé narrate ordeal in hands of police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

In an interview with investigative journalist John-Allan Namu, Wambugu recalled arriving at Denver’s office around 3 pm and spending about 30 to 45 mi...

Outrage forces state to release 'Blood Parliament' filmmakers amid fears of more exposés
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2025

Following the arrest of the four filmmakers, Kenyans online expressed their displeasure and frustration, with many believing their involvement in the...

Freed but not silenced: Fury erupts over arrest of BBC filmmakers behind Gen Z protest exposé
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The creative industry and civil society have interpreted the police action as part of a broader pattern of repression targeting independent voices tha...

Police release four filmmakers arrested over BBC documentary ‘Blood Parliament’
Mary Wambui  |  May 03, 2025

The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...

Sudanese students find solace in Rwanda after war disrupts learning at home
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Sudanese community in Rwanda has been growing, with students joining universities in the East African country.

Local filmmaker showcasing Eastleigh’s positive change through power of the lens
Hanifa Adan  |  May 16, 2024

Against all odds, Iman staged his first plays addressing youth radicalisation, terrorism, FGM and gender-based violence.

Sudanese filmmakers shine light on war's 'silent problems'
AFP  |  Apr 27, 2024

The desperation from the war was highlighted at the Aswan International Women Film Festival through five Sudanese short films.

OPINION: Film industry in Africa shifting towards impact-oriented storytelling
Nzola Miranda  |  Mar 21, 2024

The African film industry stands at the forefront of social advocacy, leveraging the power of storytelling to address pressing issues and inspire posi...

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