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Docubox: How to Build a Film Community

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Judy Kibinge recalls her fear when starting DocuBox, not knowing what a film fund was or how to raise money.

This episode features Judy Kibinge and founding filmmakers Tony Kamau, Maya Leko, and Zippy Kimundu discussing the origins and impact of DocuBox, East Africa's first independent documentary film fund. They share personal stories of fear, community building, and growth from early workshops to international festivals, highlighting how the fund transformed the regional film landscape. The conversation also touches on current projects and the future of DocuBox, including efforts to raise funds and build a physical creative space.

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A memory-led look at how East Africa's first independent film fund became a filmmaker home.

The episode revisits the founding years of East Africa's first independent film fund, with Judy Kibinge, Maya Leko, Tony Kamau, and Zippy Kimundu reflecting on the people and choices that shaped it.

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Hear how DocuBox began as East Africa's first independent film fund.

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