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THE TEAM

One of the strength of GREAT LAKES FILM is a strong international network. This allows the production house to work with freelance filmmakers from all over the world to replenish the local team if the job requires. It also continues the exchange of skills and knowledge between East African and international filmmakers. New people come frequently on board as permanent staff or freelancers bringing in more creativity and ideas.

The in-house production 'OPINIONS', is a collection of opinions of Ugandan citizens from different level and backgrounds about issues affecting Uganda. It was produced in the difficult election year 2006. This is an example of the self initiative and motivation of the team.

Another big strength of GREAT LAKES FILM PRODUCTION is that we cover more than just Uganda. Our East African team speaks many indigenous languages that allow us to produce films in the neighbouring countries Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Sudan and Rwanda.

The GREAT LAKES FILM TEAM is your partner from concept and script development to all aspects of the film- and post-production until the final film is available on DVD, mini DV, VHS, Betacam and other formats.

A word from the Managing Director

Over the last six years GREAT LAKES FILM has grown in terms of skill, manpower and equipment. We have continuously worked with our clients to make bigger and better productions every year.

A film production is always team work. Even the smallest film involves a number of people who work hand in hand. GREAT LAKES FILM PRODUCTION has a powerful team, where various talents complement one another. For documentaries we usually have a crew comprising a director/ scriptwriter, director of photography, sound engineer, and if need be a light technician.

After shooting is finalised post production commences. The scriptwriter / director writes the narration, works closely with the editor and with the client to make sure that an organisations agenda is covered adequately. After editing is complete the sound engineer comes in again, records narration, puts music and levels the sound. It is only after the sound and picture are perfect that the graphic department comes in to do the credits, includes the logos and designs the cover.

Our permanent team gets support by a number of freelancers who come in when a special skill is needed. Some of our permanent freelancers have been with GREAT LAKES FILM from day one and have even successfully completed the training in the beginning of our operation in 2002. Besides, we are always interested to meet new people to learn and exchange ideas.

I have to say that I am proud of the people at GREAT LAKES FILM. They are all hard working and highly motivated. Once in a while our team produce independent/ in house productions with extremely tight budgets. Some of these films have so far earned local and international recognition. 'It can be round', a 5 minutes film about boys and football, got pre-selected to be shown at the Berlinale and was screened several times during the Football World cup in Germany 2006. Tecla Nambi, the editor of the film, was invited to Germany twice to present it on behalf of GREAT LAKES FILM. Another production 'Opinions', a film that reflects people's feelings on different issues during the difficult period around elections in 2006, was launched at the National Theatre and run endlessly for weeks on UBC, because viewers wanted it back all the time. Our latest in house production is 'Power of the Spirit'. This is a documentation of the work of traditional healers. So far people are very curious because the topic of traditional healers who are sometimes witchdoctors is a very touchy one globally.

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