It was a cold chilly Wednesday morning when I joined kibera film school as a student. Just before pushing the gate I remembered when I came for the graduation ceremony a few months ago, and how I envied the grandaunts in their gowns, each of their faces beaming with pride, joy and a certain determination smile ready for the world. And now my time has come.
With a long sigh I pushed the
gate and went to the reception area where I met Aida the main coordinator of K.F.S. Aida is a strong warm hearted woman who is
always ready to assist anyhow, with no time to waste she led me to my class
introduced me and as she left she pated my back perhaps it was her way of
saying good luck.
In class I got acquainted with
the other students, there are seven students and each of them has a passion for
the film industry, highly positive charged people who make studying a simple
and fun yet constantly motivating one another.
On this morning we were being
taught how to use different equipment by our videography trainer, who took time in
explaining and showing how to correctly mount a camera onto a tripod, how to connect mac minis. Each time
one of us does something wrong during the practical trainer will
ask us to re-do the procedure again till each one of us got it right.
Equipment orientation!
That afternoon
started off the “Social Wednesdays” by Mrs. Pamela Collett who is a founder and
a trustee of the K.F.S. Pamela teaches us on the importance of social
networking and the benefits of networking if done correctly.
My script writer teacher Miss Flo
is a soft-spoken woman who loves writing. Her style of teaching is modern and
makes the lessons interesting by explaining to us using examples of the latest
films. She encourages us to not just watch a film but take a keen interest on
how each sequence relates to one another, and there importance in making it a
successful film.
The Hot Sun Foundation where
Kibera Film School is located also has Kibera TV an online TV station. I get to interact with the staffs that always have wise words to pass
on. K.F.S has taught me how to stay focused, rubbing off the attitude of a well
rounded person who is destined to be a winner. Each day in K.F.S I get to learn
something new and practical lessons which would be hard for me to forget.
Maria Wambui the writer with fellow trainee Matu at the reception
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