Slum Film Festival

Slum Film Festival The Slum Film Festival is a community-based annual film event featuring stories from, by, and about people living in urban slums.

It is both a celebration of the creativity of filmmakers living and working in slums, as well as an opportunity to promote - through a week of outdoor screenings - a diverse range of films within communities with limited or no access to cinema. Our vision is to develop a network of partnerships with slum-based media production groups, organising screenings and events across Africa’s informal settl

ements, promoting and sharing slum stories, and becoming a key network for the distribution of films made by and about slum communities.

“I’ve learned that every role in filmmaking matters—director, actor, DOP, or editor. Each piece brings the story to life...
20/04/2025

“I’ve learned that every role in filmmaking matters—director, actor, DOP, or editor. Each piece brings the story to life. My confidence and creativity have grown beyond what I imagined.”�— Mollenter, SFF Filmmaking Participant

“I made my first short film; I directed, produced, and edited it. It wasn’t perfect, but it taught me so much. Thanks to...
19/04/2025

“I made my first short film; I directed, produced, and edited it. It wasn’t perfect, but it taught me so much. Thanks to the mentorship at SFF, I’m growing every day as a filmmaker through the Spark Peace Project.”�— Clyde Odera, SFF Filmmaking Student�

"My name is Mark Muchoki, and I was the sound man for the short film Best Friends. I was so happy to take on that role b...
11/04/2025

"My name is Mark Muchoki, and I was the sound man for the short film Best Friends. I was so happy to take on that role because I've never done it before. The experience was amazing!"

“The most rewarding aspect of the project is mentoring someone completely new to filmmaking, guiding them from having no...
10/04/2025

“The most rewarding aspect of the project is mentoring someone completely new to filmmaking, guiding them from having no experience with cameras or cinema concepts to becoming proficient in using tools, software, and cameras. Seeing this transformation is an incredibly fulfilling experience.” - Post-Production Mentor, Spark Peace Project

"This(Spark Peace Project) project has given me a space to express emotions through visuals, not just words and that fre...
09/04/2025

"This(Spark Peace Project) project has given me a space to express emotions through visuals, not just words and that freedom has been incredibly fulfilling. From planning a one-page script to choosing shots that carry emotional weight, I've loved the challenge of blending cinematic techniques with a message of peace." - ASHUMA, Spark Peace Project Filmmaking Participant

Week 6 BTS
08/04/2025

Week 6 BTS

Week 6 was all about creativity and collaboration! Our filmmaking participants worked on their 1-minute film projects, f...
07/04/2025

Week 6 was all about creativity and collaboration! Our filmmaking participants worked on their 1-minute film projects, from scripting to shooting and editing. Watching them present their final films was inspiring!�Our youngest creatives also wrapped up their short film, "Best Friends," and shared their filmmaking journey.�Special thanks to Austin James Peck for joining us to talk about documentary filmmaking and the art of storytelling.�We’re excited to move into the next phase of the project!
We are always grateful to our partners CFK Africa The Coffee Ministry What's Good Media for their continued support. Our mentors, participants and volunteers. Asante Sana.

This project is supported by Students Rebuild and powered by Creative Visions Foundation

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Behind The Scenes Week 5 of Spark Peace Project
02/04/2025

Behind The Scenes Week 5 of Spark Peace Project

Week 5 was all about putting skills to the test! Our filmmaking team wrote, shot, and edited a 4-minute film, while the ...
31/03/2025

Week 5 was all about putting skills to the test! Our filmmaking team wrote, shot, and edited a 4-minute film, while the photography kids created two heartwarming stories. Seeing their creativity come to life was nothing short of amazing!

Big shoutout to our mentors (Jos Key Mike Lolly P Monicah Mugo Films Dizze Dizze) partners (The Coffee Ministry CFK Africa What's Good Media , and everyone who made this week a success. Stay tuned for more as we bring you guest speakers and more hands-on learning next week!

The Students Rebuild Spark Peace Project is supported by Students Rebuild and powered by Creative Visions Foundation under the Spark Peace initiative.

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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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Slum Film Festival is a community-based organization that promotes film and film making in slums and marginalized communities around the world, through training workshops and classes - FilmLabs - and an annual film festival by the same name, featuring stories from, by, and about people living in urban slums. It is both a celebration of the creativity of filmmakers living and working in slums, as well as an opportunity to promote - through a week of outdoor & in door screenings - a diverse range of films within communities with limited or no access to cinema. Our vision is to develop a network of partnerships with media organizations and slum based groups, organizing screenings and events across the world’s informal settlements, promoting and sharing slum stories, and becoming a key network for the distribution of films made by and about slum communities.