Certificate in Low Budget Film-Making (CLBF)
Enhancing Skills and Enabling Financial Inclusion for Young Women in the Creative Economy
Public Call for Applications“PASSION. CREATIVITY. ACTION.”
Bayimba Foundation is proud to announce a special scholarship track for the Certificate in Low Budget Film-Making (CLBF). Delivered through the legendary Wakaliwood philosophy, we are looking for the next generation of directors, editors, and action stars from: Mukono | Kayunga | Buikwe | Butaleja | Mbale | Moroto
The Mission: Full-Cycle Filmmaking
We are breaking the “high-budget” barrier. We will train you to be a Full-Cycle Filmmaker—someone who can write, shoot, edit, and promote a film using available resources.
What you will master:
- The DIY Spirit: Mastering the “Wakaliwood Philosophy” of community-led, resourceful production.
- Technical Skills: Storytelling, Screenwriting (CSSW), Cinematography (CIC), and Editing (CIE).
- Action & Design: Acting for camera (CIA), stunt choreography, and DIY Special Effects (SFX) like fake blood and improvised props.
- The Business: Marketing, Distribution, and Financial Literacy (CIMFL) to make your films go viral and profitable.
Program Structure & Accreditation
- Duration: 3 Months (Hybrid: Online/Project-based + 3 weeks of high-intensity in-person training).
- Certification: Accredited Certificate with 20 Credit Units (300 Total Contact Hours).
- The Big Stage: The program culminates in a Final Project (10–15 min film) and a public screening.
- Beyond the Classroom: High-performing graduates will be placed in internships and professional film “gigs.”
Are You One of the 200?
We are looking for passion over papers.
To apply, you must be:
- A Young Woman: Aged 18–35.
- A Resident: Must be from Mukono, Kayunga, Buikwe, Butaleja, Mbale, or Moroto.
- A Visionary: No prior experience is required, but you must have a story to tell and a “can-do” attitude.
How to Apply
Join the cohort and start your journey from the village to the global screen.
- Apply via: Program Online Portal
- Requirements: Submit a completed form, a copy of your ID, and a passport photo.
- Selection: Shortlisted “Game-Changers” will be invited for an interview or audition.
- Deadline: 10th March 2026
