Our Impact

Proof, tracked since 2015.

Real numbers from real productions, bootcamps, fellowships and masterclasses.

The Story So Far — Since 2015

1000+Creatives trained and mentored through productions, bootcamps, fellowships and masterclasses.

300+Impact films and stories produced for organisations, communities and campaigns.

100+Creative jobs and opportunities created across the audiovisual economy.

100+Organisations served, from grassroots NGOs to global development partners.

5Countries reached — Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Kenya and the DRC.

10+Years’ experience as a trusted partner for productions, training and skilling.

From Skills Into Jobs

Proof points.

From camp to director. Refugees trained through RYVOs who have gone on to direct films that compete and win at regional and global festivals.
Into the big leagues. Graduates awarded places on programmes such as the MultiChoice Talent Factory and iKON Fellowship.
Into paid employment. Alumni now running their own enterprises, or employed in the communication departments of NGOs and businesses.
Award-winning work. 168 Film Festival (USA), Zanzibar IFF, Indie Short Fest LA, Women Deliver, African Diaspora Film Festival, Environmental Impact Award.

Community

Part of the growing CLAI community of trained creatives and crew.

Transparency

Metric	Result
Trainees in paid creative work within 12 months	50%
Trainees converting to Cinelab production crew	70%
Earned income reinvested in training	40%+ target

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