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Are you ready for the most challenging and transformative filmmaking experience yet? 🎬
AFRISOS, in partnership with and invites talented East African filmmakers to join Framing the Arc, an all-expenses-paid, 10-day expedition filmmaking workshop in Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains.
These ancient mountains are rugged, biodiverse, and demanding. You’ll face long days, unpredictable weather, and remote living, but the experience is unmatched for those ready to step up.
Participants will receive hands-on mentorship from expert filmmakers and have the chance to explore the Nguru cloud forest of the Eastern Arc Mountains while creating powerful films that will be screened to local communities.
🗓 Applications deadline 25 February 2026 (we assess and select candidates on a rolling basis - the earlier you apply the higher the chances of getting in!)
📍 Expedition dates: 9–21 March 2026
🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio!
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Lights. Camera. Africa!
AFRISOS goes behind the scenes of a proud milestone as we land on the cover of Selamta Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Ethiopian Airlines.
Featuring our founder, Jigar Ganatra this moment celebrates something bigger than a cover: the sheer determination of local storytellers to raise our voices and be seen for who we are. To express ourselves unapologetically and correct the misrepresentation of Africa.
“African storytellers already have the stories. Now it’s time to co-create and inspire the world.”
Ethiopian Airlines , Jigar Ganatra, Megan Brownrigg, LauraClara, Michael Ndosi, Lilian Anold, Brian Siambi
05/12/2025
A drum that can talk? How is that even possible? 🥁
The Dùndún, as the Yoruba call it, is an hour-shaped traditional percussion instrument from West Africa. It can mimic the tone and rhythm of human speech, allowing skilled drummers to “talk” through sound.
Held under one arm, the player squeezes and releases the leather cords along its sides to change the pitch transforming beats into meaningful phrases and messages.
For generations, it has been used to praise kings, send messages across villages, call communities to action, and mark important ceremonies. Isn’t that fascinating?
Do you know of any tools your community has used to pass down information or stories? Share with us in the comments 💬
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Tango Road, Uzunguni
Arusha
