The Paper Woman

A 60 yr old HIV positive Grace Akena invented Paper beads making in Uganda not known by the world, never been appreciated by the world and living a poor life in the same world.

  • Isiko Abubaker
    Director
  • Isiko Abubaker
    Writer
  • Isiko Abubaker
    Producer
  • Akena Milly Grace
    Key Cast
    "Akena Milly Grace"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 5, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Shooting Format:
    ProRes LT, 50mm lens
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Isiko Abubaker

Isiko Abubaker a young Ugandan filmmaker, graduated from Makerere University Kampala with a Bachelors of Arts in Drama and Film. Introduced to the Ugandan Film industry as a sound recordist and a professional boom swinger. Isiko is still learning how his home film industry works in order to identify a problem to solve.

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Director Statement

We always have stories that sit within Us. God chooses who to tell them for Us.