Steps for the Future

20/08/2026

This Women’s Month, we’re pleased to highlight some of the women directors and producers working across the Generation Africa 2.0 slate.

Generation Africa 2.0 brings together filmmakers from multiple African countries, creating space for a wide range of documentary voices and perspectives. The women featured here are developing projects that engage with urgent social and environmental questions while expanding the landscape of African storytelling.

Celebrating their work is also a reminder that strong film ecosystems are built through access, collaboration, mentorship, and sustained support for diverse creative voices.

We look forward to sharing more from these projects in the months ahead.

08/12/2025

12/11/2025

Following the tragic collapse of a garbage heap in Kampala, Uganda, caused by heavy rains, which killed dozens and buried homes. This story focuses on young facilitators learning innovative waste management and rubbish reuse techniques to reduce landfill waste. We feature David Monday from Pendeza Shelters, a social enterprise transforming poorly disposed plastic waste into eco-friendly building materials. These materials are used to construct cost-effective eco-homes for homeless and disaster-affected communities, offering a sustainable solution to both environmental and social challenges.

29/10/2025

Our participatory film focuses on the intersection of climate and menstrual health, directly addressing water scarcity. The production of this participatory film provides a platform for My Age Africa and PDA youth to have meaningful discussions on issues and participate in decision making in their community.

29/10/2025

Empowering local voices through film! Day 1 of the STEPS participatory film workshop in Zimbabwe. We are thrilled to have filmmaker Rumbi Katedza diving deep into story structure, ensuring a strong narrative foundations. Ngoni Nyembe covering the technical essentials of filmmaking, specifically tailored to the unique environment of Zimbabwe. Finally a key STEPS session on understanding consent, a vital step before any film production begins, ensuring respectful and ethical community storytelling.

17/10/2025

A big thank you to the Durban FilmMart SA for hosting such an insightful Business Lab!
We're grateful to all the experts who generously shared their knowledge on co-production, IP & entertainment law, fundraising, distribution, and marketing with our Generation Africa 2.0 filmmakers.
Your expertise is helping shape the next wave of powerful African storytelling.
Here’s to more collaboration, learning, and growth in the future!
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20/05/2025

Our trained facilitators are documenting a short community voice story using mobile phones, focusing on freshwater monitoring and the community's perspective on river cleanliness.

14/05/2025

Newly trained facilitated conducting a facilitated film screening at a local court with traditional leaders including Chiefs and local authorities and other key stakeholders.