Mentorship and Emerging Talent

Overview

To create pathways for emerging filmmakers to learn from experienced practitioners, develop creative confidence, build professional networks, and progress from training to practical production opportunities.

Context and need

Training alone does not create careers. Emerging filmmakers also need someone who has done the work to guide them, open doors and give honest feedback. Mentorship turns skills into confidence and confidence into practical production experience.

Objectives

• Pair emerging filmmakers with experienced practitioners
• Build creative confidence and professional networks
• Create a clear path from training to practical production opportunities
• Help mentees develop portfolios they can show to employers and funders

Intended beneficiaries

• Emerging filmmakers early in their careers
• Graduates of NUFA training who need a next step
• Women and young people seeking to enter production roles
• Experienced filmmakers who want to give back as mentors

Key activities

• Mentorship sessions
• Peer-learning groups
• Career guidance
• Practical film projects
• Industry networking
• Portfolio development
• Professional showcases

Expected outputs and outcomes

• Mentor–mentee pairings and peer-learning groups
• Practical film projects completed by mentees
• Portfolios and professional showcases for emerging talent

Geographic focus

Northern Uganda

How your support helps

Support can help cover mentor time and expenses, small production budgets for mentee projects, networking events and showcase screenings.