Maisha (which means 'life' in Kiswahili) is a non-profit training initiative for emerging East African filmmakers. We provide hands-on intensives in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound recording, and acting.
"If we don't tell our stories, no one else will!"
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Congratulations Mira
Congratulations Mira The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna...
THE TWO DAY SEMINAR AND MASTER CLASS
Titled “How to tell Stories for the youth.” The Youth Master Class (26th November 2011) was by Rumle Hammerich a...
Maisha’s First Youth Film Lab
MANDU Synopsis: The film “Mandu in Kampala” was written by Cyrus Khaukha. It’s about a timber merchant who receives a...
Hot Docs-Blue Ice Film Documentary Fund
The Hot Docs – Blue Ice Film Documentary Fund is a grant program providing financial support to African documentary...
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7th Annual Maisha Filmmakers Lab
This intensive lab is the centerpiece of the Maisha Foundation's curriculum. This is a residential lab, taking place in Kampala, Uganda and open to participants from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Geared towards intermediate and advanced participants, the Filmmaking Lab provides thorough, hands-on experience in the writing, development and production of short narrative films...
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Maisha was founded in 2004 by acclaimed director Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake, Amelia).
We operate labs in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.
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Mira Nair: National Arts and Humanities Medals Keynote
Keynote Speech by Mira Nair, acclaimed filmmaker, at a dinner honoring the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Medalists, hosted by...