Docubox: How to Build a Film Community

About this episode

Judy Kibinge discusses the impact of Docubox and its grantees on the film community in East Africa.

Docubox is East Africa's first independent film fund, started by filmmakers for filmmakers. Its goal is to challenge ideas and assumptions about Africa and the world, engage local and international audiences, and provoke dialogue and debate. Join Docubox’s founder, Judy Kibinge, as she speaks with three of the fund's first grantees on a trip down memory lane. Through this lively and frank conversation, audiences will understand what a growing community of filmmakers can achieve

People in this episode

Host: Judy Kibinge

Topics covered

• film community
• independent film
• East Africa
• dialogue
• filmmakers

Keywords

• Docubox
• independent film fund
• Judy Kibinge
• East Africa
• filmmakers
• film community
• dialogue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Docubox, East Africa

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