My name is Bonface Mogaka. I am an alumni of Kibera Film School.
I graduated last year (2011) and got a job at Themescape Media Ltd, a production company in Nairobi, Kenya. I have been responsible for contents for Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, M-net Africa and other productions as well.
Since I joined the Kenyan film industry, it has been tough. But it was a great opportunity for me to graduate from the Kibera Film School. My life changed. I feel like Kibera Film School prepared me to cope with the Kenyan film industry and how I could fit into it.
I am also glad that not only myself but some of my friends from Kibera Film School have been adopted into the Kenyan film industry and they are also doing great.
Now that I finished my contract at Themescape Media, I thought it would be a good idea to go back and share my experiences with the new trainees at Kibera Film School.
This is the vision of Hot Sun Foundation: social transformation through media and art. Kibera Film School grads return to share with others the skills they have gained, creating a positive cycle of transformation. This is unique in Kenya.
I have already been interviewed and given a chance as a Post-production Trainer at the School.
I feel this is a great opportunity not only to give out my skills but also to inspire them to work hard.
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Thanks for all you do to support people like me at Kibera Film School
Bonny.
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My name is Shirley Akinyi. I am a trainee at Kibera Film School.
I love writing, especially script writing. I heard about Kibera Film School through a friend. My mom supports me because it's what I want to do.
So far, what I'm learning about scriptwriting is that it is a bit tough. In scriptwriting, I'm trying to picture what I want to put down on paper
People here at Hot Sun Foundation are outgoing, friendly. We all communicate and share experiences.
There's real talent here. People are hard working. We know we will have five months of hard work to learn the basics of filmmaking.
What is my message to our supporters on Global Giving?
I want to tell them we have the potential and the determination. Just believe in us and from our films, they will see the results.
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Your support is appreciated by our communities and the hundreds of youth benefitting from Hot Sun Foundation!
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My name is Martin Mwangi. I am 21 years old.
I've always been obsessed with filmmaking. I can remember always watching films. I would rather stay up late to watch a movie than do anything else.
I was supposed to begin Kibera Film School six months ago. But my dad died. He always supported me and told me to follow my dreams.
I kept thinking about him. I knew I had to come back to Kibera Film School. I couldn't think of anything else.
Now I'm here. And I'm loving it.
I didn't know anyone could learn so much in two weeks. I think I've learned in two weeks what people take two years to learn in a university.
The people here are awesome. The trainers are both friends and leaders. We can communicate. This makes Hot Sun Foundation better than any other place. The learning atmosphere is friendly .
Why should people invest in Hot Sun Foundation?
Hot Sun Foundation is the best place to learn film making in Kenya. What's even more amazing is that it is open to everyone-including youth from the slums. Something incredible - something life-changing is going on here.
Hot Sun Foundation gives many people the opportunity to do what they love and get the skills that they need to transform the film industry in Kenya.
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