We are a non-profit Christian film school in Uganda, we educate, equip and train all round creative onscreen professionals with high quality skills grounded in christ and professionals practices to impact the world.
DonateJohn 316 Film School Foundation is a non-profit film school for Christians with a burning desire to produce films to impact the world. We mentor and facilitate young filmmakers in Uganda and neigborhing countries to make life-change films for the glory of God. John 316 Film School offers both Certificate and Diploma courses and is licensed by the Ugandan Directorate of Industrial Training.
Storytellers learn by doing. Through John 316 Film School's outreaches, film events and movie projects, students have access to on-set experiences from the day they arrive until the day they graduate.
Story is powerful, and storytellers need more than just technical training to tell life-changing stories. Here at John 316 Film School, we develop both craft and character with Christ as our guide and the center of our education.
We bring teachers with decades of industry experience and degrees from some of the most prestigious film schools in the world. They mentor our students, lending their expert advice and Christ-centered guidance.
John 316 Film School is home to a vibrant community of talents, united by a common faith and constantly challenging each other to refine and grow and tell better stories, together.
Bamulanzeki Geoffrey, also known as VJ Geoffrey, is the founder and Executive Director of John 316 Film School Foundation, Uganda's first Christian film school. With a mission to educate, equip, and train creative onscreen professionals with Christ-centered values, Geoffrey plays a crucial role in nurturing Christian filmmakers in Uganda and East Africa at large. As a Christian movie translator, he has translated over 2,000 films into local languages, bringing the gospel to life for audiences across Uganda. His translated films have been aired on Christian TV channels such as KSTV, MCF Eternal Life TV, TOP TV, Kingdom TV, BTN TV, Star TV, Fresh TV, Life TV, Success TV and shown in over 600 churches, crusades, and conferences. In addition to his work in film translation, Geoffrey is a passionate Bible teacher and movie director. His dedication to spreading the gospel has taken him to various districts in Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya, where he has ministered in schools, churches, and prisons.
Meet the TeamJohn 316 Film School Foundation offers on-campus programs along with online studying sessions for students from other countries. Apply now to study online and be part of others at campus.
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We are a non-profit Christian film school in Uganda, we educate, equip and train all round creative onscreen professionals with high quality skills grounded in christ and professionals practices to impact the world.
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