Steps for the Future

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!
2.0

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.

13/05/2025

Day 1 STEPS Training of Facilitators workshop at Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region in Limpopo.

26/02/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐮 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

The time has come to 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠!🎬 This year, we challenge filmmakers to 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 and bring diverse, bold, and authentic narratives to the big screen.

📅 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 31st March 2025
📅 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 30th April 2025

Be part of the movement. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚!

👉🏽 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://filmfreeway.com/festivals/70835

23/12/2024

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of our dear friend, Iikka Vehkalahti. Iikka was our co-founder, board member and champion. He will always be remembered for his sharp wit and humour and his unwavering commitment to documentary filmmaking and filmmakers across the world. We will miss him dearly.