Posts filed under 'Youth Filmmaker'

by Mustapha Brima
Having survived a difficult childhood that required him to steal to support himself and his aunt, Mustapha Brima now is a young man that believes he can serve as a positive example to youth in his country by sharing with them the skills that he learned to put himself on a positive track to his future. He works as a WeOwnTV mentor to teach young people new technologies and give them confidence in their self-expression. more »

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by Franklyn M'Cormack
Meet WeOwnTV's Franklyn M'Cormack. Frank is a wonderfully warm individual who joined the team as a mentor summer 2010. He is a passionate and gifted actor. Frank is also spearheading the 'Le Wi Lan Krio' initiative. ‘Le Wi Lan Krio’ is a series of short, upbeat Krio-language lessons produced for online distribution. Each clip is both a lesson in Krio language and culture, often taught through the use of Sierra Leonean proverbs and stories. more »

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by Michaella Sallu
Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker, Michaella Sallu. Michaella joined the team as a mentor in July 2011. She is a wonderfully enthusiastic and talented young woman. Michaella is also the manager of WeOwnTV's newly launched women's producing initiative 'Woman Go Tok.' In her video she discusses her initial idea for a film. more »

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by a WeOwnTV Collaboration
WeOwnTV celebrates the New Year with gratitude. 2010 has marked a momentous year for the organization and in this year-end video we cover a few of the highlights to share with the entire WeOwnTV family. Thank you. Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. more »

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by Fanta Jabbie

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Fanta Jabbie. From her home in Small Seffadu Village, Kono she shares her history and introduces her family, including her young daughter. At 13, she returned from the war to the ruins of Kono and desperately turned to prostitution for survival by establishing a prostitution group with friends, “The American Girls Club.” No longer wanting to depend on “bad habits” and hoping for a better life for her daughter, she is committed to improving her life through education and opportunity.

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by Yeali Thoronka

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Yeali Thoronka. Yeali shares that as a very small child the only memory preserved from the day the rebels came is being pulled away from her mother. Eventually the war would mean the death of both of her parents, leaving her and her sister (Kanku Thoronka) to fend for themselves. Optimistic that “Our Own TV” can unite the community and create positive change, Yeali believes being part of the program will transform her life.

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by Mohammed Conteh

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Tyson. In this introduction interview with the WeOwnTV team, Tyson outlines the epic filmmaking endeavor he accomplished in his village. First, he convinces his neighbors to “invest” in the production; then he writes a village movie, centered on culture and custom; and finally he directs the art production—traditional African dress—and the filming of a feature-length narrative film. He describes the pride his village takes in sharing in the filmmaking process.

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by Lansana Mansaray

Meet WeOwnTV filmmaker and mentor, Barmmy Boy. A natural and charismatic leader Barmmy engages his peers in creative collaboration. An already accomplished musician and filmmaker, he exemplifies the talent and potential of his generation. Aware of the impact film can have on his generation in visualizing a positive future and sharing images and stories of Sierra Leone with the world, Barmmy is committed to serving as a role model for his peers and creating as a musician and filmmaker.

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by Kanku Thoronka

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Kanku Thoronka. An aspiring actress, Kanku is focused on improving her life. Having escaped the war and having lived as a refugee in Guinea, she returned to Sierra Leone finding dramatic change. With her home and country destroyed, and her family dead she turned to prostitution for survival. Without a foundation to build from, she and her peers were unsure of how to create a future. Finding hope in education she is beginning to write a new life chapter.

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by Ibrahim Sorie Sesay

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Ibrahim Sorie Sesay. Coming to the WeOwnTV program as an experienced director and writer in community theater, Ibrahim describes how he has already gained great value as an artist and is committed to continuing to learn and develop his skills. Filmmaking is a new medium in which to explore his stories and he is very much looking forward to this new endeavor.

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by Hanna Jimmy

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Hanna Jimmy. Hanna proclaims her thankfulness for the assistance of WeOwnTV. She explains that although her home, the Kono district, is the leading supplier of materials—diamonds—support for education is neglected and they are ranked last in the country. Closing with a song, she sings; “Where will I be when the trumpet sounds;” alluding to the hope that new opportunity will enable her to be of greater value and service.

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by Fatmata Mansaray

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Fatmata Mansaray. Her spirited voice is captivating as she shares that as a child the war brought her heartbreak and devastation. Witnessing the death of family members and the violent rape of her sister, she was taken captive by their attackers and forced into servitude as a rebel wife for six years, until she was able to escape. She is hopeful of the positive impact WeOwnTV can have on improving her life.

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by Allusaine Soumah

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker, Alluspa. Suddenly crippled as a child without the use of his legs, Alluspa describes the happiest day of his life—“the time when I found myself on crutches.” Determined to not let his disability define him, Alluspa is a passionate advocate of community theater and storytelling. He believes through stories people are able to escape and imagine different outcomes than those they have experienced. As a result, they have the potential to better understand and to forgive.

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by Alhaji Sheku Sheriff

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker, Sheku Sheriff. As a former child solider who found an opportunity to escape rebel control, he describes memories of civil war. Having survived the war, Sheku believes the ability to learn is a gift from God. He is committed to learning and making future contributions potentially as a lawyer, journalist and filmmaker. The pride and passion for his culture and country are compelling.

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by Abu Zagalo Conteh

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker, Abu Zed. Sharing the day-to-day challenges of living life while affected with polio, from getting down the stairs to moving through town, Abu Zed’s determination is inspiring. He wants to show the world that even though he has a disability he is very capable. As a filmmaker, soccer player and coach, Abu Zed is always on the go, setting an example of believing in one’s self.

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