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Lens of
the Future
Participants at the Zimbabwe filmmaking bootcamp gathered in front of a colourful mural

Lens of the Future / Impact

Building a foundation for the next generation of storytellers.

Our work begins with creating opportunities for emerging creatives to learn, collaborate and bring stories to life. We are documenting the experience, learning from each initiative and developing a stronger foundation for what comes next.

Bootcamp participants gathered inside a dome in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe · October 2025

Our first chapter

Four days of filmmaking. A starting point for more.

Participants
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The 4-day filmmaking bootcamp in Zimbabwe in October 2025 brought emerging creatives together for an intensive experience of learning, collaboration and making work.

The participant films and photographs document this first gathering. They provide a starting point for understanding the experience, not a measure of long-term impact.

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What we are working towards

The contribution we hope to make.

These are intended long-term contributions, not measured achievements. They describe the direction of the work we are developing.

  1. 01

    Greater access to creative development opportunities.

  2. 02

    Stronger storytelling and filmmaking capabilities.

  3. 03

    More opportunities for emerging voices to create work.

  4. 04

    Stronger connections within the African creative ecosystem.

  5. 05

    Greater visibility for stories rooted in African communities.

Evidence and learning

A record of the work. A basis for learning.

We will publish evidence as it becomes available, distinguishing programme records from evaluated outcomes.

Programme documentation

The account of our October 2025 bootcamp records the setting, duration and participation in our first initiative.

Read about our first chapter

Participant films

The supplied posters and production credits document creative work made by bootcamp participants.

Explore Stories & Films
A camera operator recording an interview at the bootcamp
Photographic documentation · An interview recorded at the bootcamp.

Reports, feedback and evaluation

Impact reports, verified participant feedback and future evaluation and learning publications will be shared when available. We do not publish unverified testimonials or use participation figures as evidence of longer-term outcomes.

An impact report is not yet available for download.