JS Film Academy
JS Film Academy
JS Film Academy
JS Film Academy
JS Film Academy is South Sudan's first dedicated film academy, empowering young storytellers with hands-on film training, mentorship, and creative industry skills.
Practical filmmaking lessons in camera, sound, lighting, directing, editing, and production workflow.
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Developing authentic South Sudanese stories that preserve identity, inspire dialogue, and promote healing.
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Equipping young people with professional skills for work in film, media, advertising, and digital production.
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Connecting students with filmmakers, educators, and professionals who guide their growth and confidence.
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JS Film Academy is a non-governmental organization founded by filmmakers, educators, and industry professionals who believe in the power of visual storytelling. We exist to transform raw passion into professional expertise and build a sustainable film industry in South Sudan.
To provide comprehensive, hands-on training in filmmaking while promoting high-quality films that reflect the rich tapestry of South Sudanese life.
To establish a vibrant and sustainable film industry in South Sudan, empowering local talent to tell their stories and contribute to national development.
Students Trained & Mentored
Local Stories Brought to Life
Industry Partnerships
Historic First Film School
(4.8)
Learn the foundations of visual storytelling, production planning, camera language, and professional set discipline.
(4.8)
Master camera operation, framing, lighting, movement, visual mood, and the craft of cinematic images.
(4.8)
Develop strong scripts, guide actors, shape performances, and bring authentic South Sudanese stories to life.
(4.8)
Learn location sound, dialogue recording, sound design, and the audio discipline needed for professional productions.
(4.8)
Build rhythm, emotion, and clarity through post-production, story structure, and digital editing workflows.
(4.8)
Understand producing, budgeting, distribution, project management, and sustainable careers in the film industry.
We are the first dedicated film academy in South Sudan, created to fill the training gap in cinematic arts.
Students learn by doing through real production exercises, mentorship, film projects, and creative collaboration.
We equip youth with high-demand skills in cinematography, editing, sound, directing, and digital media.
Our work uses film to preserve culture, promote peacebuilding, and reflect the identity of South Sudanese communities.
Students learn directly from filmmakers, educators, and creative professionals through workshops, talks, and guided sessions.
Our training gives students space to collaborate, shoot, record, direct, edit, and build confidence on real film tasks.
We help students document South Sudan's languages, traditions, resilience, and community stories through cinema.
"JS Film Academy gave us the tools to begin telling our own stories with confidence and purpose."
"We are learning that film can preserve culture, build peace, and open new career paths."
"The academy helps us turn ideas into real productions and professional opportunities."
"JS Film Academy gave us the tools to begin telling our own stories with confidence and purpose."
"We are learning that film can preserve culture, build peace, and open new career paths."
"The academy helps us turn ideas into real productions and professional opportunities."
"JS Film Academy gave us the tools to begin telling our own stories with confidence and purpose."
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A practical introduction to camera, sound, directing, and storytelling for young creatives beginning their film journey.
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A community-centered screening and discussion exploring how film can preserve culture, promote empathy, and inspire dialogue.
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An interactive session connecting students with filmmakers, media professionals, and mentors from the creative industry.
JS Film Academy is more than a school; it is a movement. By joining, partnering, sponsoring, or mentoring, you invest in South Sudan's youth, stories, and creative economy.
The stories of South Sudan are many, but for too long, they have been told by others. It is time for our own people to hold the camera. JS Film Academy was founded to give young storytellers the stage, tools, and confidence to be heard.
Chatiem Matiop Lueth, Founder & Executive Director
Whether you are a student ready to pick up a camera, a partner investing in South Sudan's future, or a filmmaker willing to mentor, JS Film Academy invites you to be part of this historic chapter.
Learn more about JS Film Academy, our training approach, partnerships, sponsorships, and mission to grow South Sudan's film industry.
JS Film Academy is South Sudan's first dedicated film academy, created to provide structured, hands-on training in filmmaking, storytelling, and creative production.
We offer training in filmmaking fundamentals, cinematography, directing, screenwriting, sound design and recording, editing, production and film business, and drone piloting.
Young creatives, aspiring filmmakers, media practitioners, storytellers, and anyone passionate about learning the craft and business of film can join.
Partners can collaborate through institutional partnerships, equipment donations, scholarships, sponsorships, mentorship, guest lectures, and production support.
South Sudan has many untold stories and rich cultural voices. A dedicated film academy helps train local storytellers, create jobs, preserve culture, and strengthen the creative economy.
JS Film Academy is located at Sindani&CO, NYG Building, Airport Road, Juba, South Sudan.
MAY,2026
A nation's stories must be told by its own people. JS Film Academy is building the mirror South Sudan needs.
APR,2026
Our hands-on approach equips youth with technical, creative, and entrepreneurial skills for the global creative economy.
MAY,2026
Cinema can preserve identity, spark dialogue, and help communities imagine a stronger shared future.
