Meet Samfya's filmmakers
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Penelop
Penelop, 19 Director, lead actress, I've Found My Way
Penelop lost both of her parents to AIDS and had to drop out of school at age 13 to support herself. She returned to school and completed her high school exams in December 2007, and is running her own sundries shop. Her dream is to become a teacher.
"For me to be able to get up and tell other people how I lived and how things have changed, I feel I am helping them. I was strong so that other people can learn."
Agnes
Agnes, 32, camera, sound, I've Found My Way
Agnes was unable to attend school as a child, but she is now enrolled in literacy classes, and ultimately plans to launch her own business.
"The Samfya Women Filmmakers shouldn't end here, we should go forward and keep making more movies. Just like a fire when it's burning, it should keep on burning."
Bridget
Bridget, 28, public outreach, I’ve Found My Way
Bridget is the single mother of a seven-year-old daughter. She recently graduated from high school, and is studying social work in Zambia’s capital, at the University of Lusaka.
"When I was told about this group on the first day, I didn’t know what the purpose was. I thought it was some little group that would not take me anywhere. I never imagined we would go so far. I learned that when you work hard a lot of things come your way."
Frieda
Frieda, 27, camera, I’ve Found My Way
Frieda is the single mother of a four-year-old daughter, and guardian of her three nephews whose parents have passed away. She has a small business selling jewellery, and has returned to high school. In the future, she hopes to become a teacher. A lot of people in the community get caught in the burdens they carry in their hearts. But when they share their stories, those burdens become easier to bear.
"A lot of people in the community get caught in the burdens they carry in their hearts. But when they share their stories, those burdens become easier to bear."
Abigail
Abigail, 19, camera, I’ve Found My Way
Abigail lost both of her parents by the time she was eight. She graduated from high school last summer and now works in administration for an insurance company. In April 2008, she was accepted to business school, and she will be supported by Camfed to complete the program.
""In the beginning, I was scared of holding the camera. I would just watch from afar. But now it doesn’t matter what you bring to me, I can work with it."
