Shooting Stars Bootcamp
Unlock Your Potential in Cinematography & Content Creation!
Dates: October 15th – 18th, 2023
Location: Mountain Hub, Yaoundé, Efoulan
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
What to Expect
Hands-on workshops on content creation, filming and storytelling
Expert-led sessions
Networking opportunities
Creative challenges
Who Should Attend
Aspiring filmmakers, content creators,
YouTubers, entrepreneurs and anyone passionate about visual storytelling!
What to Have
A digital Camera
A smartphone with a working Camera(s)
Martin C. Jones
Producer/Head of Austin Studio, USA
Martin C. Jones Mini Bio: Martin Jones is a 2x Emmy® Award nominated producer, creative innovator and executive who specializes in producing and directing diverse teams of talented artists and technicians. Jones is the Head of Austin Studios which is operated by the Austin Film Society, one of the nation’s leading media nonprofits.Before relocating to Austin, Jones was CEO for MetroEast Community Media. Jones has produced numerous feature films, music videos, and national commercials for major global brands like Jeep, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Turner Networks (tbs), Grolsch Beer, and Kmart.
Musa Ato
Managing Director Adolfin Group, USA
Business leader and operator with an accomplished track for operationalising and delivering revenue and profit goals across Business Operations, Global Sourcing, Marketing, Brand Development, Operations, and Logistics. I have spent the last 15 years of my career leading startup organisations with business activities across Africa, East & West Europe, Asia, and North America to build something of enduring value.
Caleb Karawa
Cinematographer, Cameroon
A digital marketer and visual storyteller. He is the founder of Karawa Inc and Fahrenheit Pictures, with over eight years of experience in cinematography and photography. He creates engaging content for clients like CRTV, the British High Commission,MTN Cameroon and the European Union, and his YouTube channel, Karawa Media, boasts over 10,500 subscribers. A HubSpot-certified Inbound Methodologist and graduate of The University of Austin at Texas’s Leadership in Business program, Caleb holds a Bachelor’s in Geology from the University of Buea. He is passionate about expanding his business and inspiring fellow entrepreneurs.
Mandela Gregoire
Producer MG Films ,USA
Mandela Gregoire is a New York–based filmmaker and photographer with experience creating content for NGOs and brands.
He has created content for UNESCO, the Aspen Institute’s Cultural Diplomacy Forum, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Nike/Jordan Brand, Moet- Hennessy, Heineken, Ralph Lauren and RocNation recording artist Rihanna.
He is passionate about travel, wildlife, international affairs and the creativity economy.
Michael Henderson
University Lecturer and Advisor, USA
I am driven by core values of empathy, equity, empowerment, and education, with innovation as my guiding principle. My leadership roles include:
I focus on hiring diverse talent and leading workshops on empathy and integrated design. My lifelong interests in public policy, filmmaking, storytelling, and design enable me to bridge gaps across geographical, racial, and socioeconomic boundaries to tackle complex challenges.