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Programs 2013 / 30.09.2013

A Maisha Film Lab Adaptation Workshop by James Magruder

Join James Magruder for a four-week workshop in taking stories from the page to the stage. Emphasis will be placed on the roots of comedy; distilling character through action; establishing and building conflict; and creating compelling dialogue that carries the plot forward. Participants will be expected to complete classroom exercises as well as adapt a folkloric or Old Testament story (e.g. Esther, Job, Samson & Delilah) to a contemporary context.
General / 03.09.2013

Job Description

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Position: Program Coordinator

  • Duty Station: Kampala Uganda
  • Contract position: 3-month probation period, upon confirmation 2 years
  • Remuneration: Negotiable

Overall Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the researching and writing Public Relations/Communications material for Maisha oversee the general administration of the office and logistics of each Lab. The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Director based in Kampala, Uganda
General / 29.08.2013

Sundance Institute is happy to announce our call for submissions for the 2014 Sloan Commissioning Grant & Lab Fellowship. Both opportunities provide a cash grant of up to $25,000 that will be awarded specifically to support the development of a science or technology-themed screenplay. The deadline to apply is September 13, 2013.
General / 28.08.2013

Mira Nair's masterclass at the Uganda Film Festival is happening tomorrow morning from 9.00am to 1.00pm at Screen 3 Cineplex Oasis Mall. The theme is 'From Mississippi Masala to The Queen Of Katwe - Mira Nair brings Hollywood to Uganda'. We hope to see you there...

General / 27.08.2013

Visit the Maisha Film Lab stand at the Uganda Film Festival. Our stall is at the National Theatre. We will be showcasing Maisha shorts and registering those who want to keep abreast of Maisha activities. We also have fun film world items like original screenplays for films...

Youth & Film / 27.08.2013

During the Maisha Youth & Film boot camp for script writing, members of our Kampala youth film club are trained. At the end of the week two scripts out of the six are selected and will go into production for two short films....

General / 25.08.2013

Thank you all who came to support our benefit screening of Mira Nair's film 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' last night. It was a pleasure hosting you...