This week WSO attended a showcase of the Hot Sun Foundation short films in Nairobi. The work that they do in Kibera (Kenya’s largest slum) is inspiring.

HSF is dedicated to social transformation through media and art. They provide education and training opportunities in video production to aspiring artists in Kibera.

They are currently in the pre-production stages for the first-ever Kenyan-made feature length film to be produced in Kibera, based on the short, Kibera Kid.

WSO plans to soon tour their offices and witness the work they do first hand, and to perhaps collaborate on some training workshops in the spring.

We are excited to be in talks with Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, to support them in their efforts to launch a Film Production bachelor’s degree program, the first of its kind in Kenya!

We will be meeting with the Dean of Arts next month to discuss curriculum building and faculty training opportunities for WSO.

Stay tuned for further details on this exciting collaboration!

We are glad to be a part of The Hype and the Feedback, a U2 Academic Conference to be held in New York City on May 13-15, 2009.

We will have an exhibitors table to showcase our work in Kenya, as well as potentially showing a short film during the main program.

We are proud to have established a relationship with the Kenya Film Commission. It is our hope to partner with them in building the first School of Excellence in Film Production in Kenya. More as this exciting news develops!