like It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a community to tell a story.
Our Philosophy: Impact Beyond the Screen
At Wild Ash Pictures, we believe that true impact doesn’t end when the credits roll. Our films are born from communities, and we are committed to ensuring they leave a lasting, positive legacy.
The Wild Ash Village Story Labs are the heart of this commitment. We move beyond extraction and move towards collaboration by bringing filmmaking skills, equipment, and storytelling workshops directly into the communities where we work. We don’t just tell stories about people; we empower them to tell their own.
The Story Labs are designed to be practical, inspiring, and sustainable. Our programs include:
From smartphone cinematography and sound recording to editing and directing, we provide accessible training on the fundamentals of visual storytelling.
We provide participants with the tools they need to practice their craft, demystifying technology and fostering creativity.
We connect aspiring filmmakers with established industry professionals across Africa and the globe, building a supportive network for growth.
We bring the finished films—both ours and those created in the labs—back to the community, celebrating their stories on the big screen.
Empowers communities to document their own traditions, histories, and knowledge with authenticity and nuance.
Fosters a new generation of skilled filmmakers, creators, and technicians, growing the creative economy from the ground up.
The most powerful stories are told from the inside. We provide the microphone; the community owns the narrative.
Our story labs transform subjects into collaborators and co-creators, ensuring our work is ethical, respectful, and deeply rooted.
The Wild Ash Village Story Labs are made possible through grants, partnerships, and the support of people who believe in the power of grassroots storytelling.
You can help us empower the next generation of African filmmakers:
Are you an NGO, educational institution, or corporate brand with aligned goals? Let's design a custom Story Lab program together.
Help us put cameras, audio recorders, and editing software into the hands of eager learners.
Sponsor a promising filmmaker to attend an intensive workshop.
Volunteer as a mentor or guest instructor in your field of expertise.
Our Story Labs are announced throughout the year. If you are an aspiring filmmaker or simply want to follow our journey in building a more inclusive industry, subscribe to our blog.
Be the first to know when we launch new labs, open applications, or host community screening events. Subscribe to our blog the Wild Ash village, Because it does takes a village.
Let’s discuss how we can create lasting change, together.
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