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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Films

Programs 2011

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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Welcome

Mira NairMaisha 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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Maisha Blog

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...

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