Over 20 Students from East African University Rwanda (EAUR) and Mount Kigali University (MKU) have completed a three-day hands-on training in mobile filmmaking, organized by the Fojo Media Institute.
Held from May 28th to 30th, the workshop aimed to equip students with practical skills in mobile video production using smartphones. Sessions focused on filming, editing, sound recording, storytelling, and content publishing.
The training was led by Anneli Megner Arn, a Swedish journalist and mobile storytelling expert who guided participants through the process of shooting professional videos using smartphones, from setting up a tripod and capturing various types of shots to framing interviews, recording quality sound, and editing footage and publishing.
Trainer,Anneli Megner Arn
Megner also encouraged the students to keep practicing, emphasizing that consistent effort is essential to becoming a professional journalist. She advised them not to wait until they could afford expensive equipment, highlighting that smartphones are powerful and accessible tools in modern journalism.
“Nowadays you don’t have to buy expensive equipment; you can do a professional video by using just your Mobile phone” Anneli Megner Arn, stated
Students praised the workshop for its hands-on approach and practical value. IDEE Kotecha, a student from East African University Rwanda (EAUR), expressed his appreciation to the organizers, describing the training as a valuable learning opportunity. He noted that he gained essential skills such as capturing wide, medium, and close-up shots, along with video editing techniques. Kotecha also shared that the training inspired him to launch a vox pop segment, using the knowledge he acquired during the sessions.
Kamikazi Hathia, a student from Mount Kigali University, said the training offered more than just hands on skills in filming and editing with a mobile phone as it also served as a platform to connect with peers. She added that the experience motivated her to pursue content creation more seriously, seeing it as a way to tell stories that matter.
As digital storytelling becomes more central to journalism, the training represents a key step in preparing the next generation of media professionals to produce compelling, high-quality content using accessible tools. Fojo Media Institute continues to support youth empowerment through skills-based training.
