Firestarters

26/05/2026

Written and directed by Nyembezi, watch the full 5-minute version of this forgotten world war history via Reuters. https://reutersagency.com/sheffield-docfest-nyembezi-the-march-of-hollowmen

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Produced by Firestarters/Firewood Stories
Sound Design by Justus
Produced by Nyembezi + Faith Msole
Supported by Larry Luhanga

21/03/2026

A short film by Nyembezi, sound design by Justus the Divine and co-produced by under our banner is now live on the Reuters website.

An African woman watches old war newsreels and cannot find her great-grandfather’s story. She reconnects through a ritual of naming and an inclusive acknowledgement of his service.

21/03/2026

Got 5 minutes for serious content? Watch this short film by Nyembezi, narrated by a colonial newsreel voice until it is disrupted by the director herself. Direct link 👉🏽
https://reutersagency.com/sheffield-docfest-nyembezi-the-march-of-hollowmen

11/09/2024

Panafricanism wins…

05/09/2024

The Spark programme was a crazy ride but we did it! Congratulations to these talented folk for growing with us. More pics to come. Here’s to More shoutouts coming up…

18/05/2024

13/05/2024

We are proud to announce our new project with our awesome partners. Visit www.firestarters.world/spark to apply by 17 May.

Introducing a pioneering project that can transform your life if you're a rising Malawian content creator or maker. Elevate your skills and learn new ones by participating in making a cool 24-minute film of global standard with a team of pros.

10/01/2023

Call for illustrators! 🎨

adda is currently seeking illustrators for its next collection on the theme of 'Healthy Communities.'

Send us over an email with a little portfolio of your work to [email protected] !

Illustration by Dipa Mahbuba Yasmin

19/10/2022

Nyembezi was at the Screenwriters Safari experience where writers from the globe came to put fresh eyes on their completed scripts, test their business readiness and make connections.
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A big shoutout to Writer’s Guild South Africa, Eve Hayes and the mentors:

Joey Tuccio from

Dan O’Shannon, executive producer and writer of , writer of and

and writing instructor

Meg LeFauve, animation writer and check out ‘story by’ credits of

20/07/2022

An afternoon well spent listening and learning on and .