Welcome to Story Café, an innovative platform meticulously crafted to empower young women storytellers and filmmakers with a profound understanding of feminist and human rights principles in their cinematic endeavors. Our mission at Story Café is to ardently tackle pressing societal concerns, including but not limited to gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), climate injustice, migration challenges, and economic disparities. We achieve this through the compelling medium of transformative short films and storytelling. Story Café.
Story Café is unwaveringly dedicated to empowering women filmmakers and storytellers with a feminist and rights-based perspective, allowing them to perceive the world anew. Our goal is to foster a vibrant community of young female filmmakers deeply committed to challenging oppressive systems that hinder women's progress. Through collective efforts, we strive to illuminate untold stories, dismantle inequalities, and inspire positive change.
In a realm where young girls with an unwavering passion for filmmaking and storytelling often encounter formidable obstacles while shaping their narratives, we extend our helping hand. Amidst enduring the weight of misogynistic sentiments, they grapple with limited access to essential resources. Herein lies our commitment: a secure and accessible haven where our girls gain entry to an expansive array of storytelling resources. Ranging from cutting-edge smartphones and cameras to professional lighting setups, audio mixers, makeup kits, storyboarding aids, press materials, and state-of-the-art editing suites, we diligently outfit them with the very tools that breathe life into their stories.
Within the Story Café community, each member is embraced by the nurturing guidance of expert mentors, fondly known as "Personal Gurus." Via personalized, tailored mentorship, these seasoned professionals skillfully steer our budding filmmakers, aiding them in evolving their concepts into impactful narratives that illuminate gender equality. We wholeheartedly promote the exchange of story ideas that resonate with women’s rights matters, nurturing a dynamic and collaborative creative journey.
In our relentless pursuit of enriching the narratives woven by our emerging women filmmakers and storytellers, Story Café opens the gateway to renowned women's rights activists, feminist scholars, and SRHR advocates. Their profound insights infuse the stories with depth, elevating the creative tapestry woven by young girls and nurturing their skills to forge a brighter, more equitable world for women.
