Mira Nair

Queen of Katwe; The Biographic Film Production Giving Kampala ‘Slum life’ International Hype

Queen of Katwe; The Biographic Film Production Giving Kampala ‘Slum life’ International Hype

The “Queen of Katwe“ is a biographic film that centers on the life of a one ‘Phiona Mutesi‘ who rises from the slums of Katwe to go on become a chess goddess. Directed by Indian film maker Mira Nair  and produced by American based Walt Disney Pictures, this epitome of African art features Kenya’s affluent actress and hollywood star […]

Maisha Film Club to hold film festival in August

Maisha Film Lab will hold an African Film Festival from 13th– 15th August 2010 at Uganda’s national theater. The festival will attract a number of film makers, writers and actors from various African countries. The organizers say participation in the festival is free of charge, and are inviting all members of the public to come […]