Jobs and Auditions

Vacancy: Productions Coordinator

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Applications are now closed as we have settled for a candidate.

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About US: Dilstories, established in 2011, is a film production company, and one of the major players in Uganda’s industry. Our productions include TV series like The Kojja (2022), Mama and Me (2021), and Love Makanika (2015). Since 2017, Dilstories has carried out film trainings around Uganda, and in 2023, it founded Sisi Film Collective to enable filmmakers to network and share resources and expertise. 

Job Title: Productions Coordinator

Duty station: Dilstories Film Studio, Misindye (Sonde-Kasirikize, along Namugongo-Seeta Road)

Conditions: Full time

Start date: 8th April 2024

Benefits: Health insurance; breakfast and lunch (subsidized) on working days; training and mentorship; a decent salary.

Job Description: The Productions Coordinator is, fundamentally, an executive assistant to the Producer and CEO. This is a mid-level managerial position and it involves supervising staff, overseeing the execution of projects and activities, and lending administrative support to other staff and to members of the film collective. The duties can be categorized into the following:

1) Business development. That is, writing grant applications, bids, pitches, and reports.

2) Project management, which involves overseeing and participating in the running of film productions, film trainings, and organizing activities of the collective.

3) Human resource management.

4) Book keeping. Liaising with the accountant to keep track of expenditures and of tax obligations.

5) Public relations. Liaising with the communications officer to manage social media, blogs, and websites of both Dilstories and Sisi Film Collective.

6) Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and skills

1) At least three years experience in an administrative position. (Experience in the creative industry is an added advantage.)

2) A university degree in either business, communications, film, or the creative arts.

4) Managerial and administrative skills.

5) Knowledge of film production is an added advantage.

6) Demonstrable interest in the arts and the creative industry.

7) Creative writing and graphic design skills (includes ability to write proposals, create pitch decks, reports, and other documents), or ability and willingness to learn fast.

To apply, fill this form

Women, PWDs, or other historically disadvantaged minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Auditions 2023

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Call for Actors

Are you a dedicated and talented actor in Kampala, passionate about film and committed to your craft? Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this captivating this film! We’re seeking individuals to be an integral part of our cast, and actors at all levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Application Process:

STEP 1: If you have prior acting experience send, us a link to your acting demo, or a bio. Please do not send trailers as these do not demonstrate your ability to act.

If you do not have an acting demo, then record yourself performing a monologue suitable for your desired role. Avoid disguises, and do not edit the monologue, and let your natural talent shine through. Use your phone. Find the monologues below.

STEP 2: Upload your performance to Google Drive, but make sure to enable sharing, “anyone with a link can view” or to Youtube, but make sure it is unlisted and not publicly available.

STEP 3: Complete this Google Form to submit your application. Please note that we do not accept applications via WhatsApp or email.

STEP 4: Selected actors will be invited for further discussion, or for an audition. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

DEADLINE: 1st November, 2023

AUDITIONS: 2nd November, 2023

Shooting days: 5th – 30th November 2023

Join us on this exciting journey to bring “The Law of Consequence” to life, we look forward to working with you.

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Synopsis

A journalist searches for a breakthrough story that could bring her ex-boyfriend to justice, ruin his career, and tear her own family apart.

“The Law of Consequence” is a gripping tale of investigative journalism, family dynamics, and the pursuit of justice in contemporary Kampala. It revolves around Jackie, a determined single woman and journalist, as she unravels a web of deception and seeks revenge against her charming but fraudulent ex-boyfriend, Alex. As she pursues the truth, she navigates complex relationships within her family and faces the consequences of her actions.

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Character Roles and Ages

Jackie (Lead role, 27 to 29)

A studious journalist with a fiery determination to achieve her career goals. Has a passion for revenge.

Alex (Support role, male, 30 to 35)

A charming schemer who manipulates his way into a legal career, constantly seeking power and will do anything to hold on to what he has.

Beth (Support role, female, 25 to 30)

A supporting character, a rock, a friend and pillar to Jackie.

Monologues

MONOLOGUE (FEMALE)

I’m not a loser and yes I’ve made mistakes but I am not a failure.

I’m not perfect, who is? If Angels can fall. How dare you judge me?

I am definitely good enough, did you hear me? I am good enough.

No you shut up. Shut up.

I got that job on merit because I am good enough and I will not lose that job because I am good enough.

I am good enough. Am I good enough?

Am I? What if your right and am wrong?

And I have been believing a lie all along.

No, no, no, no, no, no. Your words of doubt will not take root in my mind.

This garden will blossom. It maybe be dry right now.

But wait for the harvest. You’ll see what I’ll reap.

Then you’ll know I am good.

 

 

MONOLOGUE (MALE)

Here is what you don’t know about me. I have a fire burning inside.

It’s not a fleeting spark, It’s a relentless blaze.

It won’t waver, seize or yield.

It’s the desire to be at the top. I want no one above me.

And I’ll pay the price at any cost.

No man’s shadow will be cast on me. Not now. Not ever. Not again.

Not again. It’s cold at the bottom.

Living on the mercy of men.

Wishing the day could end only to start dreading tomorrow. Not again.

My children’s cries have numbed my ears.

My family’s tears have frozen my heart.

Call me cold, call me a monster.

Call me a fox, call me a what you want.

I’ll pay the price. No matter the cost.

I won’t waver, seize or yield.

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Kampala 2022 Film Training

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Dilstories has held numerous film trainings around Uganda since 2017. Our trainees have won awards, and gained employment in the film and media sector, for we focus on practical lessons and our mentors are experienced professionals. We are a busy production company, and so we always have opportunities for our trainees to work as paid interns. If they perform well, then they get employed whenever a gig comes up. 

We have got a small grant to run this traning in Kampala, and so we can only take a small number of participants, for a period of two months. Unfortunately, this training is not tailored for absolute beginners, and so you must have taken steps toward a career in film. Before you apply, please read the requirements carefully, and familiarise yourself with our film traning course outline. Watch our short film: What Happened in Room 13 

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Directing

We believe film directing is at heart storytelling, and so we require applicants to be strong script writers. We will not consider applications for directing that are not accompanied by screenplay samples.

Cinematography

Applicants are expected to already be familiar with operations of a DSLR Camera, and/or are good photographers. We will not be taking you through the basic operations of a camera. We will use a Blackmagic Pocket 4K Camera with prime lenses. 

Watch our short film: Kifaro 

Film editing

Applicants are expected to have advanced computing skills, and ability to learn software very fast. Familiarity with any video editing software will be an added advantage. Our primary software will be Davinci Resolve.

Sound recordists

Applicants should demonstrate an interest in recording and producing audio. We will use Zoom F8n for the lessons.

Watch our short film: Cursed Widow Blues

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Course outline

The training will happen in three main phases, spread out over a two month period from October 20th until December 31st 2022. 

Phase 1: Quick Starting Guide

This is the foundation training, and will take a total of twelve (12) days.

Days 1 – 3: Anylysing and Preparing Screenplays for Shooting

This will involve script analysis techniques for all the trainees. It is especially suited for directors who will learn how to prepare actors for the roles. This stage is also where we learn about film production, budgets, schedules, locations, casting, and also marketing films.

Participants are expected to be familiar with the screenplay structure, format, and basic screenwriting. 

Resources: laptops, KIT Scenarist software

Days 4 – 6: Sound recording and audio production

In this stage, each participant will produce a short radio play. Participants will learn how to record sound using professional equipment (and your phone!), and to edit this sound using open-source audio editors. It is important for even those interested in other categories to participate in each category, for filmmaking is an eco-system and you perform best if you are knowledgeable in what happens outside your area of interest.

Resources: Tascam DR-60D MKII, Zoom F8n, Zoom F6, Rode NTG-2, Seinhheiser, Laptops

Days 7 – 9: Cinematography

Here participants learn film language, and how to use the camera to tell a story. Directors will learn how to use shots effectively, how to stage dialogues, blocking scenes, and other techniques necessary to make a great film. Emphasis will be on visual storytelling and participants will be required to make a short film with as little dialogue as possible.

Resources: DSLRs Canon T3i, BlackMagic Pocket 4K with Prime Lenses, smart phones

Days 10 – 12: Film editing

How exactly do you put together a series of clips to make a great film? Aah, did you know that films are ultimately made (or destroyed!) in the editing room? We shall learn both the creative side of editing (how to edit actor’s performances, how to re-write the story in editing to fix broken stuff, how to put two clips together to make a good film) and the technical stuff, editing audio, coloring the film, rendering…. 

Resources: Laptops, Kdenlive (open-source), Davinci Resolve 17 

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Phase 2: Diving into the Deep End

Days 13 – 15: Boot camp

Each category will split into its own little camp, and focus on mastering their tools and refining their techniques. While directors will start working with actors, learning rehearsing techniques and blocking scenes, cinematographers will be chilling with their babys while sound recordists will be figuring out sound, and editors will be buried in pixels.

Days 16 – 18: Short Film Shoot

Okay. You’ve learned a thing or two, and now it’s time to put all that into practice. This isn’t a drill anymore. You shoot a short film. Each participant will get to direct a short film, and each will have to play a role other than what they applied for; shoot, record audio, edit. At the end of it all, everyone will be fairly knowledgeable in film production.

We will have sessions on marketing and content production in this section.

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Phase 3: Production of a Web Series

Days 19 – 27: Boot camp

Participants will be part of the crew of a six-episode web series. At the end of it, each participant will have an episode to their name: directed by, cinematographer, editor, sound recordist, every participant will have a chance to work on a professional product and have their name on it. 

Film training, a woman learns to use a dslr camera, Canon m50, in Kabale district

A few things to note about this film training

For Phase 1 and Phase 2, trainees will cater for their own transport. In Phase 3, Dilstories will cater for transport costs.

Dilstories will cater for meals during the training.

Trainees are expected to contribute 100,000 UGX toward the course.

Trainees are expected to be available full time to attend all the days of the film training.

Trainees will own all copyright(s) of any original works that they produce during the training, and works they write or produce must not be in violation of any existing copyright(s) of any individual or organization.

Participants will grant Dilstories, and all her partners, permission to use photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings bearing the images of the participants, and the biographies of the participants, for publicity and for fundraising purposes.

Why you should train with us

After the training, depending on how you perform, you will be eligible for mentorship for up to one year. This will include access to our equipment and studio for further learning purposes.

We are a very busy production company, and as we put together Uganda’s first film studio, we are always looking for crew. There will be lots of opportunities for paid internships, or even employment, in the near future. We always look at those we have trained when an opening arises.  

Auditions 2021

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A close up of an actress, in a Ugandan comedy TV series, and the words Are you funny beside her face

Auditions for a Comedy TV Series

A close up of an actress, in a Ugandan comedy TV series, and the words Are you funny beside her face

Dilstories is producing a TV series, a screwball comedy, a funny spoofing of love and relationships, and we are casting for various roles. There will be 52 episodes and each will perhaps have new cast, so we cannot be very specific on the role types at the moment. We start rehearsals on 24th January 2022 and it will run for about two weeks, while production starts on 31st January 2022 and will run for eight months. If selected for a lead role, you must be available on a full time basis, while for other supporting roles, you have to be available whenever called upon. This is a half-hour comedy, a sitcom without the laughter soundtrack, and so we are particularly interested in actors who have a good sense of humor ;-))

 

 

Deadline: 31st December 2021

Auditions: 6th and 7th January 2022 (Only successful applicants will be called for face-to-face auditions)

How to Apply

To apply, please follow these steps and fill in the application form. We do not accept applications via WhatsApp, or Facebook, or email.

Step 1: Record yourself (using a mobile phone is fine) performing a monologue. Please find monologues below. Choose only one, do not do both types. (Tip: avoid wigs, hats, sunglasses, and heavy/excessive make-up. We want to see you 🙂 And another tip, it’s a performance! Give it your best.)

Step 2: Upload the performance to Google drive (preferred), or to YouTube or Vimeo. Make sure it is not available to the public. For example on YouTube make it Unlisted and for Vimeo just don’t share the link publicly.

We prefer to receive files via Google drive, but please ensure, under Get Link section, that you set it to “Anyone on the Internet with this link can view” since a few people will need to access your monologue. See image below for reference.

Step 3: Fill in this Google Form to submit your application. WhatsApp, Facebook, or email applications will be ignored.

Monologues

Monologue 1 (Unisex)

Oh. Uhm. I was called for some job interview and so, I don’t know if this is the right office…. Oh, it is? Great. So I sit where? Here? Nice chair. Very comfortable. Uhm, well, congratulations to you for inviting me to this interview. You are the first company to do so and I…. are you that desperate? I mean can’t your company attract real qualified people, or is your human resource so incompetent that…. oh. Yeah. I have to wait for questions. Right. But I’m a Ugandan. We talk in question format and…. Kale, kale. Let me wait for your questions. Fire away. Aha, what’s the first one? My name? Oh, if I told you then you’d hire me right away because your CEO is the grandson of the OB of the teacher of my cousin’s friend’s brother. Anha, next question? My experience? Oh, I worked for fifteen years as the administrator of ten WhatsApp Groups so I bring expertise in managing workplace gossip and confidential communication. I party every weekend, so I’m a great team player who works overtime. I’ve had eight big heartbreaks so I’m very good at handling emotional workloads. All those relationships also mean I can manage unrealistic terms and conditions and I can quickly move on from failure to success. I’m a motivational speaker and I can inspire fellow staff to work very hard even if you are not paying them. So you really made the right choice in me. Go ahead. Give me the job already.

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Monologue 2 (Male Version)

 Lekka baby nawe, I showered. The water was extra cold, and it had me dancing like MJ in the bathroom. (mimics dance, laughs) But I showered…. Ah no…. I did not forget to pay yaka. I went to pay but just as I was giving them the money, a karoli was standing right above us and pooped on the money. Kale it was the only note I had. They refused to take it because of the pupu and when I tried to wash it…. Iyiii baby nawe, don’t you trust me?… Eh? Sweet kamonde. Come on….

Kale I’m hungry. What do you have for me? Oh roasted sweet potatoes Aha! (eats and spits) Eeeeeiiish! What is this?…. Ha, I bought gas yesterday…. Didn’t I? I remember going to Total with the cylinder…. naye does that mean you give me mawolo from two days ago? Eh?… What is the problem? Eh? Is there something else? Why this silence? Has an angel passed between us?

Oh that? That is a condom. Where did you get it?…. Umm I don’t know what you are talking about. It doesn’t belong to me…. I don’t know where it came from! It must have fallen from heaven! Oh… my pocket? Really? You think I’m stupid? You think if I was cheating I would go around carrying condoms in my pocket for you to find? I’m not stupid. I could have emptied my pockets before coming back home. But why do you even think I need them? I’m married!  

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Monologue 2 (Female Version)

 Lekka baby nawe, I showered. The water was extra cold, and it had me dancing like MJ in the bathroom.
(mimics dance, laughs) But I showered…. Ah no…. I did not forget yaka. I went to pay, but a karoli pooped on the money. Kale it was the only note I had. They refused to take the money because of the pupu and when I tried to wash it…. Iyiii baby nawe, don’t you believe me? Kale men? You sit there useless without any job and I provide everything and you say what? Hmmph. Ayaa.

Kale I’m hungry. What have you cooked for me? Oh roasted sweet potatoes. Aha! (eats and spits) Eeeeeiiish! What is this? You man, you have one simple job. To sit here and cook for me and be my houseboy with benefits, naye if you start bringing me this gargabe….. Ha, I bought gas yesterday…. Didn’t I?…. naye does it mean you give me mawolo from two days ago? Eh?…. What’s your problem? Eh?

Oh that? A condom?…. Umm I don’t know what you are talking about. It isn’t mine…. I don’t know where it came from! It must have fallen from heaven!…. Oh my bag? Really? You think I’m stupid? You think if I was cheating I’d go around carrying condoms in my bag for you to find? I’m not stupid…. Naye why are you even complaining, you are just a useless pair of pants in this house and you shouldn’t cry if I go looking for real pants. Tumbavu!

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For Any Enquiries

Telelephones

0753 754787

0706 321142

0785 110435


Email: productions(anti-spam)@dilstories.com
www.dilstories.com/contact

Kabale 2022 Film Training

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we are currently open to applications for the next phase of film training in Kabale.

 

Click here to download application form for Kabale via Google Drive

How to Apply for Kabale training

For your application to be considered, submit the following documents to the address below, before 10th December 2021

  • A filled application form

  • A letter expressing why you are interested in the course

  • A sample of your work, if available, on DVD or as online link

  • A script or story idea for a short film

 

Submit Your Applications to our offices located at:

Town View Hotel

Makanga, Kabale, Uganda

Telephones: 

Moreen:          0774 505559

Godline:         0755 855362 | 0784 782259

Email: mobilefilmschool@dilstories.com

Why you need this film making course

For now, the trainings are free, as in participants do not pay a tuition fee. There is only a registration fee, of 100,000/=, which is a contribution to help cater for some of the overhead costs, like feeding. We cater for meals during specified training workshops.

 

This is a practical training. Participants will have hands-on learning on all tools of film making, and the course units include:

1) Scriptwriting
2) Film directing 
3) Film production 
4) Cinematography and photography 
5) Video editing 
6) Audio recording and production. 

 

The training uses modern trends in filmmaking technology to usher you into the industry. We use a combination of smart phones and DSLR cameras, as well as mirrorless cameras, to teach cinematography and photography. We use open source software and free film editing software like Kdenlive and HitFilm and to teach video editing, and audacity for audio production. For audio recording, participants learn on the Tascam audio recorders and mixers, with Rode NTG-2 microphones.

 

At the end of the course, participants get a certificate. Above that, participants will have produced a complete short film that they can use as a show-reel, and which they can enter into film festivals to kick start their careers. 

Film training, a woman learns to use a dslr camera, Canon m50, in Kabale district

Who is this film training designed for?

While our primary focus is on film making, this course is suitable for all kinds of media practitioners, as we emphasize practicals. TV and Radio journalists, PRO and Communications Officers in corporations or NGOs, event videographers and photographers, are among those who will find it a very helpful course. 

Terms and Conditions

  • The Deadline for submitting all requested materials is 16th March 2020. Successful applicants will be notified one week after the deadline.

  • The workshop runs from 10th January 2022 and continues for ten months. Participants must be available full time to attend all sessions. There will be three phases of the training:

    • Phase 1: 15 Days, 10th January 2022 – 31st January 2022. Practical Introduction to Film making, where participants learn the basic skills.

    • Phase 2: 15 Days, 3 days per week. February – April 2022. Intermediate Training, where participants build on what they have learned from the first phase, and start making short films as practice.

    • Phase 3: 6 Months. Advanced Training. Participants will be guided on a monthly basis to consolidate their learning and skills to become full-fledged media practitioners and filmmakers.

  • This is a non-residential workshop to be held in Kabale town. Participants will cater for their own transport and accommodation costs.

  • Upon selection, participants will pay a registration fee of 100,000/= (one hundred thousand, Ugandan shillings).

  • Participants will own all copyright(s) of their works, and works they write or produce must not be in violation of any existing copyright(s) of any individual or organization.

  • Participants will grant Dilstories, GEOM Films, Stitching DOEN, and all their partners, permission to use photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings bearing the images of the participants for publicity and for fundraising purposes

Cow TV Series Auditions

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A poster calling for auditions Ugandan TV Series

Auditions for a TV Series

A poster calling for auditions Ugandan TV Series

Dilstories is producing a TV series, a dramedy about a middle-aged woman and her three daughters struggling to protect the achievements of their lives in the harsh reality of present day Kampala. We are thus casting for various roles. We start rehearsals on 17th August 2020 and it will run for two weeks, while production starts on 31st August 2020 and will run for eight months. For the lead role, you must be available on a full time basis, while for other roles, you have to be available whenever called upon. 

This is a dramedy leaning more to the humor side, and so we are particularly interested in actors, especially for the lead role, who have a good sense of humor ;-))

Hint: We are looking for fresh faces!

Young Woman (Lead Role) aged between 19 and 24.

Young Woman aged between 25 and 34

Older Woman aged between 35 and 60

Young Man aged between 20 and 34

Older Man aged between 35 and 60

To apply, please follow these steps and fill in the application form. We do not accept applications via whatsapp or email.

Step 1: Record yourself (using a mobile phone is fine) performing a monologue. Please find monologues for the respective roles below. (Tip: avoid wigs, hats, sunglasses, and heavy/excessive make-up. We want to see you 🙂 And another tip, it’s a performance!)

Step 2: Upload the performance to YouTube or Vimeo or Google drive. Make sure it is not available to the public. For example on YouTube you can make it unlisted and for Vimeo just don’t share the link publicly. If you upload to Google Drive, please enable sharing only to those with the link.

Step 3: Fill in this Google Form to submit your application. Whatsapp or email applications will be ignored.

Deadline is 31st July 2020

Auditions will be held on 6th August 2020 (Only successful applicants will be called for face-to-face auditions)

 

Monologues

Young woman (19 - 34)

I’m sorry come again? Are you seriously trying to have a conversation with me right now? Bambi, it seems you are not as educated as me so let me put it clearly for you. Genda! Ssagala your nonsense wano. We are not an item. Don’t call me, don’t text me.

Can you believe this boy? If my followers saw me talking to such a person I swear I would lose like 500 of them immediately.

 

Anyway, you chic, let us go.  

Older woman (35 - 60)

You know what I would advise you to do Agnes, leave the guy after all aren’t you working. You said that everything you have belongs to you so if you leave him what is he going to take from you? Think about it. People do that these days…

 

Ah-ah. Stop crying. Look at all this evidence I have brought for you. You think I brought it just so that you spill your tears over it. You are a strong woman, get up and be strong and take charge. 

Young man (20 - 34)

Listen you babe; any chic would dig a guy like me. You’re missing out on a huge opportunity. Just marry me. First marry me and I will get you that phone you want. Nothing is for free you know…

 There is nothing to think about…

 

 You know deep in your heart you need me. In fact you should be thanking me for paying you any attention when your friends can’t even show their faces. Social media isn’t you friend. I am your friend. I came, I showed up and what do I get in return a simple thank you. No…no..Rita common! 

Older man (35 - 60)

Ssebo, you think I’m stupid? I know you are my friend but business is business. You already borrowed money that you haven’t paid and now today is your loan deadline for the second payment which you are also failing to pay and you expect me to push things. Really Sseumuju that is theft! It is theft.

 

Now, I have already made discussions with my lawyer and we shall be coming to your property to see what is ours. Ah-ah…I understand, I understand but you also have to understand that when you make a deal, you make a deal and now these are just the consequences my brother. Simple consequences. 

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For Any Enquiries

Tel: +256 773 876 211
Email: productions(anti-spam)@dilstories.com
www.dilstories.com/contact