Objectives
- Document the realities of Ugandan coffee farmers and processors.
- Highlight Uganda’s role in the global coffee value chain.
- Contribute authentic visuals and narratives to the global release.
- Showcase responsible labour practices and sustainability in the sector.
Pre-production
Extensive location scouting, community coordination, and permit approvals with UCDA and local authorities.
Production
Rural farm shoots, industrial processing coverage, and Kampala café culture captured using professional cameras, drones, and rigs.
Post-production
Footage delivered with metadata logging, synced sound, and rough cuts for integration with global edits.
Partners & Stakeholders
ILO, UCDA, Ministry of Gender, farmers’ cooperatives, and local cafés.
Key Achievements
Successfully delivered Ugandan perspectives for a global release and strengthened Grate Make Films’ international reputation.
General Impact
This project proved Uganda’s ability to meet world-class production standards, contributed to local job creation, and positioned Grate Make Films as a go-to partner for international documentaries.
Impact
Premiered Oct 2024, raising awareness on labour rights and promoting Ugandan coffee globally.
Social Media Reach:
– YouTube: 250K+ global views (ILO’s main channel).
– Instagram: 40K+ impressions from ILO and UCDA posts.
– Facebook: 65K+ engagements across NGO, coffee, and policy pages.
– X/Twitter: 20K+ interactions with #FromBeansToBrew hashtag.
– TikTok: 15K+ combined views from creator-shared clips.
Project Info
| Client | International Labour Organization (ILO) |
| Local Partner | Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) |
| Ugandan Production | Grate Make Films |
| Filming Dates | Nov 2023 |
| Release Date | Oct 2024 |
