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Matters of the Craft with Nicole Magabo Kiggundu
Join all-around storyteller, Nicole (and the occasional guest), as she discovers and rediscovers what it takes to tell a good story -- whatever the medium -- and stay moderately sane.
Episodes
34 episodes
33: Letter To A Young Filmmaker
Celebrating ten years of filmmaking by launching my campaign for Minister of Please Come And Join Us Over Here In The Filims.<3
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32: To Write A Biopic, Dive Into The Deep Of Your Own Roots
Are you rocking buttress roots, tap roots, or fibrous roots?
31: To Write A RomCom, Let Your Heart Break
Mayday! Mayday! Heart breaking! [Exaggeration for dramatic purposes.
30: To Write A Road Trip, Go On A Road Trip
Deep diving into my process for writing a road trip. Artistic Recommendation of the Week is Ugandan musician, Joshua Baraka, specifically his new album, Juvie. Listen here.
29: Flow State
*Buh-Buh* Is this thing on?****Not to be confused with the film of the same name.
28: The Life of a Dream Chaser
Thirst guaranteed. Carry a full water bottle. Artistic recommendations mentioned during the episode: 1. ROBERTA documentary about Roberta Flack2.
26: The Ginger Shot of Writing Advice
We're in the writing trenches, y'all. Things are heating up. The will is low, but the vision is skronggg.
25: Thirteen Life Lessons to Learn from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
I love the work of these two artists DOWN. Let me tell you why.
24: Fifty Days of Screenwriting with Liz Karungi
Let us know in the comments if you think we're mad, brilliant, or both. kthanksbye!
23: Between Two Doors
I'm back! And grappling with intense feelings of bittersweetness.
22: A Meditation on Community
Dispatch from Amrika; Virginia and Atlanta pours love into me.
21: Delighting in the Process
The P Word, everywhere you turn! Gosh. Artistic recommendation of the week is the film Exhibiting Forgiveness, written and directed by Titus Kaphar. Searing, beautiful.
20: Sniffing Out the Endless Curiosities of Life with Ugandan Filmmaker, Liz Karungi
My friend Liz will pull all the threads. Just listen and see...or hear. Artistic Recommendations are back this episode!
19: How My First Short Came To Be; Dissecting Family Tree with Rolaida Kimanzi & Natasha Mutungi
Together with my cousins, Natasha and Rolaida, we dig into how Family Tree became realized. Watch Family Tree, my first short as writer, director, and producer, here.
18: Showing Up For Children with Social Worker, Natasha Mutungi
Meet my esteemed cousin Natasha who has always and forever been down for children -- personally and professionally.
17: What Making A Short Film Teaches Me About Life
Packed with amulets or infinity stones. No gloves required. Reach out at mattersofthecraftpodcast@gmail.com or via Instagram @mattersofthecraft
16: Rough Terrain Ahead
Put your gumboots on, on y va!Artistic recommendation: Check out the trailer for It Happened One Night.
15: Strumming The Continuous Song Of Life with Our Sound Designer, Edoardo Bosi
Come on over for a jam session, baby. To listen to Edo's work as an artist, check out his Artist Page, @EdoquartoTo email Edo, address here: eb.armando@gmail.comEdo's Artist Recommendation is Malian artist, Ali Farka T...
14: Getting Comfortable with the Discomfort of Being an In-Betweener, with Priscilla Askenas
Meet Priscilla, a woman from many places, but ultimately she belongs to The Rock (Earth). Listen to hear how she fear-fights through life's beautiful and brutal adventures.
12: Birthday Blooms at 35
It’s National Nicole Amani Day. Cheers to life 😭🥹🤩Say hi or send your questions at : mattersofthecraftpodcast@gmail.com
11: Writing from the Heart, Adapting with the Times with Author & Filmmaker, Yvonne Sewankambo
Be awed by Yvonne Sewankambo's kaleidoscopic journey. A woman of many crafts; an accomplished PR Professional-cum-Children's Book Author-cum-Film Writer and Director. Learn more about Yvonne and find where to buy her boo...
10: Cutting Up with Kenyan in Australia Storyteller, Actor, Albert Mwangi
TEN episodes, y'all. Whew! Thanks for hanging and as a special, mega-mega treat, here's an interview with an inspiring storyteller -- Albert. Find Albert on Instagram here: @albertmwangi_A note on the sound in this episode, a...