Empowering communities and driving change through storytelling

Simu Creates

SIMU CREATES is a mobile filmmaking initiative that equips young people with the skills to tell their own stories using smartphones. The project challenges the belief that filmmaking requires expensive equipment by demonstrating that powerful storytelling can begin with accessible tools.

Ateker International Film Festival

The Ateker International Film Festival is a flagship initiative that focuses on the celebration of culture, storytelling, and social change through film. Held annually in Turkana, Kenya, the festival showcases powerful stories from the Ateker community and beyond, bringing together filmmakers from refugee and host communities.

Documentary

This project aims to strengthen the capacity of local filmmakers and challenge the misconception that Turkana lacks skilled creative professionals. It focuses on elevating authentic, locally-driven stories while building confidence and recognition for practitioners within the region.

Workshops and Trainings

We equip aspiring creatives with the skills they need to tell their stories and earn from their talent. Our hands-on workshops and trainings focus on filmmaking, scriptwriting, editing, mobile storytelling, cinematography, and more.