- Namacheke — completed
- Stranger in Mombasa — ongoing
- Nyara Nyara Nyara — in progress
- Voices of Laments Triptychon
- Bugobogobo
- Commercials
- SME promos
- AI promos
- Community
- Story Craft
- Kenya & Tanzania workshops
- AI workshops
- Breaking Bias — exhibition
- Documentary sequences
- Portrait sessions
- Mono & colour sets
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DIGITAL
STORYTELLING
Digital, experimental, interactive and technology-assisted storytelling — and the workshops of DGI Academy.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING AT DGI COLLEKTIVE IS A DYNAMIC CRAFT THAT USES DIGITAL TOOLS TO ILLUMINATE LIVED EXPERIENCES, COMMUNICATE POWERFUL THEMES, AND EVOKE EMOTIONAL RESONANCE IN WAYS THAT FEEL BOTH PERSONAL AND UNIVERSAL.
As we expand this work, we continue to collaborate with a growing network of partners — including the 687 Association in Cologne, Mathare community spaces, Nafasi Arts Space, and public schools — strengthening our programs and deepening our impact across communities.
Since 2015STORY CRAFT
Tanzania
In 2015, workshops were held by a team of East African and European artists and coaches in Cologne, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. They developed different ways of storytelling. Personal views and contributions of each individual, as well as an artistic approach, formed the basis for intense interaction and diverse, thought-provoking stories.
These stories were developed during various encounters using the “Digital Storytelling” method. All stories are short, realistic and nonfictional. Individual and personal, they tell of our diverse lives.
Kenya
The Dgicollektive Team and NFPMA festival offered the possibility for an »Urban Exploration« and the creation of the music and dance performance »What is love?«. Big topics come along with big questions. Answers are many, some of them were found during intercultural and interdisciplinary work in Nairobi.
Programme
Digi Storytelling for Schools
A creative media programme delivered in your school, helping learners turn their own experiences into spoken stories, photographs and films. Learners build communication, collaboration and creative judgement, with age-appropriate guidance on digital and AI tools.
- Grades 1–12
- Four age pathways, from drawing, puppetry and spoken stories for younger learners to documentary and portfolio work for older students.
- One double period a week
- Termly delivery, with a production half-day and an exhibition for families. The timetable is agreed with your school.
- Finished work to share
- Learners plan, create and present their stories, with consent and publishing decisions built into the process.
- Support for your teachers
- A studio facilitator works alongside a nominated teacher, with training to help the school develop its own storytelling practice.
Your school provides a suitable room, a laptop, a projector or large screen, and a teacher who attends each session. Shared production equipment is supplied through the Digi Box loan. We begin with a conversation about your learners, timetable and resources.
School Information Pack: PDF, 6 pages, approximately 303 KB.
A 25-minute conversation commits you to nothing. Programme configuration and pricing are provided after a school readiness assessment.
WorkshopsDGI programs
Workshops in AI-driven storytelling, filmmaking and digital creativity — for students, teachers, corporate teams and creative minds. We run them as after-school programmes, holiday sessions and corporate team-building, and tailor every workshop to the group.
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AI FUNDAMENTALS
Explore how AI is transforming everyday life. Learn the pros and cons, and discover how we’ve integrated AI into our productions to streamline processes and fuel creativity. From kids to adults, this workshop is perfect for those curious about the role of AI in shaping the future.
CODING BASICS WITH AI
Forget coding from scratch. Our workshops teach you how to utilise AI code editors to supercharge your workflow. Participants gain foundational coding skills while enhancing productivity, whether for school projects or workplace applications.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING USING AI
Master storytelling techniques with AI that open doors to new opportunities. Designed for schools, particularly language teachers, who want to adapt fresh storytelling methods. Adults can also benefit by exploring innovative ways to express personal narratives.
VIDEO AND PHOTO EDITING USING AI
A hands-on session in AI-assisted video and photo editing, helping participants create polished stories with visual effects, audio and cinematography. A must-have skill for storytelling, content creation and filmmaking.
PUPPETRY
Led by Gitonga, this workshop takes participants on a creative journey in puppet construction, manipulation and performance. Puppetry fosters communication, boosts confidence and unlocks creative expression — engaging for storytelling and therapeutic development.
VIDEO PRODUCTION: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN
Participants develop short skits, film them, and experience the editing process. A comprehensive introduction to video production, for those keen on storytelling and digital media.
PHOTOGRAPHY: THROUGH THE LENS OF AI
Conceptual and creative photography for kids and students, incorporating AI tools. Their work is exhibited at our biannual Breaking Bias Photography Exhibition Series.