African School Of Storytelling (AFRISOS)

For far too long the world has told our story because we haven’t told it ourselves. But now it is time, time to rise, To pick up the pen, click the shutter, and raise our voice. It is time to show the world who we are. We are brave We are authentic We are beautiful We are AFRISOS.

AFRISOS is a platform for the bravest filmmakers and photographers - those who push themselves to get out of the comfort zone. We believe that the most authentic storytelling comes from getting deep, and we are not afraid to challenge ourselves.

AFRISOS - African School Of Storytelling - is an NGO dedicated to empower the next generation of digital storytellers in Africa. We give aspiring photographers and filmmakers ALL-EXPENSES-PAID opportunities to grow and learn from the pros. From hands-on mentorship programs to filmmaking grants - we are here to remove all the obstacles in your way to make your dreams come true. Don't miss a chance to get involved in the movement.

Your next breakthrough might be one application away. Each month, AFRISOS shares opportunities in Jobs & Career Development, Funds & Grants, and Film Submissions & Festivals from around the world for filmmakers, storytellers, conservationists, and emerging creatives. We aim to make it easier for our community to discover meaningful opportunities and take the next step in their creative journeys. 🔗 Learn more and apply for this month’s opportunities via the link in our bio. If you would like your opportunity to be featured, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Share Opportunity”. #opportunity

The wait is finally over! 🎬 @afrisos in partnership with @greatspineofafrica and @africanparksnetwork , is proud to announce the selected filmmakers for the Bangweulu Expedition Filmmaking Workshop. We received hundreds of incredible applications from across the region. After a careful selection process, we’re thrilled to finally reveal the chosen storytellers: Luke Katemba @katembaluke – Zambia Eric Cajada @eric.cajada - Mozambique Ronald Muhirwa @ronald_muhirwa - Uganda Daniel Yessa @blackbeast243 - Democratic Republic of Congo Jonathan Benaiah @ahajonathan - Uganda These filmmakers will embark on an all-expenses-paid, 10-day journey into the heart of Bangweulu. Guided by world-class mentors @vos_films @hans_cosmas_ngoteya and @thescatterbrainza they’ll receive hands-on mentorship and each create a character-driven short film to add to their portfolio. At the end of the workshop, they will showcase their films to the local community. 🎥 Follow along as they bring their stories to life.

6 days left to apply! Are you ready to step into the Expedition Experience? We, in collaboration with @greatspineofafrica and @africanparksnetwork , invite 5 emerging filmmakers from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to take part in this 10 day expedition style filmmaking workshop - set in Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia. More than a wildlife sanctuary, Bangweulu is home to fishing communities whose lives and culture have been shaped by these watery realms for centuries. If you want to level-up your storytelling skills, while immersed in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and cultural strongholds, then this program is for you! Applications close: 13 April 2026 Workshop dates: 28 April to 11 May 2026 Apply via the link in our bio. Applications considered on a rolling basis. #Filmmaking #Storytelling #Conservation #Culture #Africa bangweuluwetlands

What is the African School of Storytelling? 👀 Founder @jiganatra spells out the vision and purpose of @afrisos . Listen to the full episode via the link in my bio or by searching for ‘Protect The World’ wherever you get your podcasts. – #Storytelling #NotForProfit #Podcast #Africa #Ecology

With the Bangweulu Wetlands as both backdrop and guide, AFRISOS — in partnership with @greatspineofafrica and @africanparksnetwork Bangweulu Wetlands — invites five emerging filmmakers from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Mozambique, and Democratic Republic of the Congo to step into a 10-day, expedition-style filmmaking workshop in one of the world’s most significant wetlands. Set in Zambia, this vast landscape is home to over 400 bird species and one of the last remaining strongholds of the elusive Shoebill. But beyond its wildlife, Bangweulu is a place shaped by people — where water, memory, and movement have sustained communities for generations. Selected participants will journey into the wetlands alongside filmmakers and conservationists, learning through immersion — crafting short films rooted in place, culture, and connection. Applications close 13 April 2026 and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Workshop Dates: 28 April – 11 May 2026 Apply via the link in our bio. #bangweuluwetlands #conservation #filmmaking

NEW PODCAST 🔊 Promoting African Storytelling with Jigar Ganatra from AFRISOS 👉 Search for ‘Protect The World’ wherever you get your podcasts or tap on the ‘Podcast’ link in my bio to listen now! In this episode of Protect The World, I speak with @jiganatra – founder and chairman of the African School of Storytelling (@afrisos ). And as a bonus, we were also joined by the organisation’s co-founder, Frank Papushka (@frankpapushka ), and their program’s director, Simi Nickmanova (@siminickman ). Based in Tanzania but working across the African continent, AFRISOS exists to provide opportunities to the next generation of African nature filmmakers and community-based storytellers. Over the years they’ve delivered dozens of innovative programs, and collaborated with a range of Indigenous communities to produce authentic, impact-driven films. The team joined me live on location in Tanzania’s spectacular Eastern Arc Mountains, and it made for an incredible conversation, which I hope you enjoy as much as I did. As always, half the funds that came into the Patreon this month were donated directly to AFRISOS. This money will go towards helping the organisation run even more media-based fellowship programs for their participants, and assisting with the opening of the brand new Hadzabe Media Center.   You can donate to AFRISOS by visiting afrisos.ngo, and if you’d like to help me give more money to more amazing NGOs in the future, please consider signing up to the Patreon via the link in my bio for as little as $5 a month.    A huge thank you to everyone who supports this podcast, and to Jigar, Frank and Simi for joining me on this episode. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to leave a review and share it with your friends and family. Thanks for listening! – All images courtesy of AFRISOS 📸 #Podcasts #Storytelling #Filmmaking #NotForProfit #Africa

What will you apply for from this month’s opportunities spotlight? Each month, AFRISOS shares opportunities in Jobs & Career Development, Funds & Grants, and Film Submissions & Festivals from around the world for filmmakers, storytellers, conservationists, and emerging creatives. We aim to make it easier for our community to discover meaningful opportunities and take the next step in their creative journeys. 🔗 Learn more and apply for this month’s opportunities via the link in our bio. If you would like your opportunity to be featured, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Share Opportunity”. #opportunity

Mentoring a 10 days expedition filmmaking workshop hosted by @afrisos x @greatspineofafrica bringing together emerging storytellers from different parts of Africa.

And it's on! What began with the near-impossible task of selecting 5 out of 200+ applicants has culminated into a venture to one of the most remote and largely unexplored ecosystems in East Africa! -Mentees arrive in Tanzania. ☑️. -Hiking and camping gear packed. ☑️. -Legs stretched and convoy cruisers loaded. ☑️ . -A great attitude and the will to endure the unbeaten path. ☑️ and locked in! Hosted in collaboration with @greatspineofafrica , Framing the Arc is one of a series of expedition-style workshops dedicated to exploring further; in pursuit of deeply authentic, untold stories; narratives that challenge the standard lens through which we frame nature and its custodians. On the other side of this workshop, 5 filmmakers will emerge having tested the true value of immersion in nature; and their 5 films will reflect the spirit of the people, the species, and the ancient culture that frames each story. How will they fare? Follow along as our mentees navigate the Nguru Mountains; one of the 13 blocks of the Eastern Arc Mountains; and bring its world to the screen! #storytelling #filmaking #africanstorytelling #nature #culture #conservation #naturefilmakers #eastafrica #EasternArcMountains #FramingTheArc