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Ali Musoke is a multifaceted Filmmaker and Artist whose work spans across various disciplines in the film industry. He is a skilled and talented Producer, Cinematographer, and Director with experience in both fiction and documentary filmmaking, as well as brand content production.
With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ali has honed his craft and is proficient in bringing creative ideas to fruition. His resourcefulness and innovation enable him to manage conceptual projects from inception to completion, resulting in inspiring works. Ali has written and directed four short films to date, including Connected (2016), Black and White (2019), Faded (2022), and The last shoemaker (2023) currently in post-production. He has also directed three episodes of a limited web series, Enno Laavu (2023), currently in post-production. In addition, he has produced over 12 short films and two feature films, Nothing Going on (2017) and Be A Good Girl (2022). Currently, Ali is producing two feature-length documentaries, ‘Kongo is burning’ and ‘Kange,’ which have been selected and invited to international film markets such as Durban filmmart in South Africa, DOK Leipzig in Germany, and Miradas Doc in Spain.
In 2014, Ali founded Stone Age Pictures, an independent, award-winning production company that specializes in developing, financing, and producing cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Building on the success of Stone Age Pictures, Ali founded Film Possible, a non-profit foundation, in 2018. Film Possible is dedicated to providing comprehensive and year-round support to the next generation of African filmmakers. The foundation's mission is to empower emerging and established African filmmakers by sourcing funds for their productions, conducting film development labs and workshops, hosting screenings, and supporting film distribution.
Throughout his career, Ali has worked with a diverse range of clients, including the BBC, HBO, National Geographic, Google, Vice News, FSC, Facebook, among others. With a passion for creating thought-provoking and impactful content, Ali is continuously pushing the boundaries of storytelling in film, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
Director Statement
As a director, my intention with The Last Shoe Maker is to delve into the complex issues of neo-colonialism and exploitation in African artistic spaces. Through the lens of the protagonist's journey, we will explore how art, objects, and artists' lives are assigned value and who holds the power to decide this. We also delve into the power imbalances within our societies, and how they affect us socially, economically, and politically.
The Last Shoemaker is a parable that takes the audience from idealism to understanding. The protagonist, a charismatic and intelligent young woman, is determined to honour the legacy of her inheritance with the help of her grandmother's spirit. However, as her mother accurately perceives, the market place rejects her idealism, and cheaper, low-quality foreign products are deemed more valuable than locally-made, good quality, and durable products. This, unintentionally, assigns values that have severe consequences.
My aim with this project is to create work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. I am interested in presenting new and fresh images of African life and African lives, presenting a recognizable place in a new way that challenges conventional thinking. I am particularly interested in exploring digital forms that can be seen worldwide and archived for future generations.
Ultimately, The Last Shoe Maker is a reflection on the future. It challenges us to think beyond what we know and to imagine what's next. This is the driving force behind this project, and I am excited to bring this story to life for audiences worldwide.
Fernando Gutiérrez holds a Ph.D. in Arts from UnB, with a focus on voice, performance, animation, and independent scene research. As a filmmaker, he has several short films to his credit, including "O Mascate" and "José." He directed and produced the feature film "O Sonho de Clarice," the first animated feature film made in the Federal District.
Guto Bicalho is a Director, Head of Story, and Storyboard Artist. He has directed the short films "Sangro" and "Fuga Animada" and also directed the feature film "O Sonho de Clarice." He served as a storyboard supervisor for the feature film "Perlimps" as well as for series on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Gloob, Disney, and others.
When dwindling customers and competition from cheaper, imported, and less durable shoes, threatens the survival of family-owned businesses, and the weight of inheritance rests on the shoulders of a young woman, the fate of The Sun Original Shoe Factory hangs in the balance.
Queen, an 18-year-old prodigy with a radiant smile and a talent for shoemaking, is faced with the daunting task of saving her family's legacy. Guided by the spirit of her grandmother, Queen steps up to the challenge and sets out to sell every last shoe in the factory's inventory to pay off the workers' unpaid salaries.
But the odds are stacked against her. Her mother, the current owner, is ready to throw in the towel and shut down the factory. Desperate for a lifeline, Queen turns to her friend Afroboy, a budding photographer who promises to introduce her to his father, a wealthy businessman in the import/export business.
However, Queen's hopes are dashed when she discovers that Afroboy's father is a white man with a different agenda. He not only wants to export the shoes but to buy the entire factory, debts and all. Undeterred, Queen asserts her right to her inheritance and refuses to sell.
But the pressure mounts, and Queen's mother makes a deal behind her back. The factory is sold, and Queen is left devastated, feeling like she has failed her ancestry and her grandmother's legacy. Yet, from the ashes of her heartbreak, a fierce determination rises within her. She knows that this is not the end.
As the sun sets on the factory, Queen sets out to find her own path. She carries with her the lessons and the spirit of her grandmother, a legacy that cannot be bought or sold. And as she walks into the unknown, she knows that one day soon, she will rise again, and She Will Prevail. >>website<<
Ali Musoke is a multifaceted Filmmaker and Artist whose work spans across various disciplines in the film industry. He is a skilled and talented Producer, Cinematographer, and Director with experience in both fiction and documentary filmmaking, as well as brand content production.
With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ali has honed his craft and is proficient in bringing creative ideas to fruition. His resourcefulness and innovation enable him to manage conceptual projects from inception to completion, resulting in inspiring works. Ali has written and directed four short films to date, including Connected (2016), Black and White (2019), Faded (2022), and The last shoemaker (2023) currently in post-production. He has also directed three episodes of a limited web series, Enno Laavu (2023), currently in post-production. In addition, he has produced over 12 short films and two feature films, Nothing Going on (2017) and Be A Good Girl (2022). Currently, Ali is producing two feature-length documentaries, ‘Kongo is burning’ and ‘Kange,’ which have been selected and invited to international film markets such as Durban filmmart in South Africa, DOK Leipzig in Germany, and Miradas Doc in Spain.
In 2014, Ali founded Stone Age Pictures, an independent, award-winning production company that specializes in developing, financing, and producing cross-platform content for audiences worldwide. Building on the success of Stone Age Pictures, Ali founded Film Possible, a non-profit foundation, in 2018. Film Possible is dedicated to providing comprehensive and year-round support to the next generation of African filmmakers. The foundation's mission is to empower emerging and established African filmmakers by sourcing funds for their productions, conducting film development labs and workshops, hosting screenings, and supporting film distribution.
Throughout his career, Ali has worked with a diverse range of clients, including the BBC, HBO, National Geographic, Google, Vice News, FSC, Facebook, among others. With a passion for creating thought-provoking and impactful content, Ali is continuously pushing the boundaries of storytelling in film, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
Director Statement
As a director, my intention with The Last Shoe Maker is to delve into the complex issues of neo-colonialism and exploitation in African artistic spaces. Through the lens of the protagonist's journey, we will explore how art, objects, and artists' lives are assigned value and who holds the power to decide this. We also delve into the power imbalances within our societies, and how they affect us socially, economically, and politically.
The Last Shoemaker is a parable that takes the audience from idealism to understanding. The protagonist, a charismatic and intelligent young woman, is determined to honour the legacy of her inheritance with the help of her grandmother's spirit. However, as her mother accurately perceives, the market place rejects her idealism, and cheaper, low-quality foreign products are deemed more valuable than locally-made, good quality, and durable products. This, unintentionally, assigns values that have severe consequences.
My aim with this project is to create work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. I am interested in presenting new and fresh images of African life and African lives, presenting a recognizable place in a new way that challenges conventional thinking. I am particularly interested in exploring digital forms that can be seen worldwide and archived for future generations.
Ultimately, The Last Shoe Maker is a reflection on the future. It challenges us to think beyond what we know and to imagine what's next. This is the driving force behind this project, and I am excited to bring this story to life for audiences worldwide.
Fernando Gutiérrez holds a Ph.D. in Arts from UnB, with a focus on voice, performance, animation, and independent scene research. As a filmmaker, he has several short films to his credit, including "O Mascate" and "José." He directed and produced the feature film "O Sonho de Clarice," the first animated feature film made in the Federal District.
Guto Bicalho is a Director, Head of Story, and Storyboard Artist. He has directed the short films "Sangro" and "Fuga Animada" and also directed the feature film "O Sonho de Clarice." He served as a storyboard supervisor for the feature film "Perlimps" as well as for series on Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Gloob, Disney, and others.
When dwindling customers and competition from cheaper, imported, and less durable shoes, threatens the survival of family-owned businesses, and the weight of inheritance rests on the shoulders of a young woman, the fate of The Sun Original Shoe Factory hangs in the balance.
Queen, an 18-year-old prodigy with a radiant smile and a talent for shoemaking, is faced with the daunting task of saving her family's legacy. Guided by the spirit of her grandmother, Queen steps up to the challenge and sets out to sell every last shoe in the factory's inventory to pay off the workers' unpaid salaries.
But the odds are stacked against her. Her mother, the current owner, is ready to throw in the towel and shut down the factory. Desperate for a lifeline, Queen turns to her friend Afroboy, a budding photographer who promises to introduce her to his father, a wealthy businessman in the import/export business.
However, Queen's hopes are dashed when she discovers that Afroboy's father is a white man with a different agenda. He not only wants to export the shoes but to buy the entire factory, debts and all. Undeterred, Queen asserts her right to her inheritance and refuses to sell.
But the pressure mounts, and Queen's mother makes a deal behind her back. The factory is sold, and Queen is left devastated, feeling like she has failed her ancestry and her grandmother's legacy. Yet, from the ashes of her heartbreak, a fierce determination rises within her. She knows that this is not the end.
As the sun sets on the factory, Queen sets out to find her own path. She carries with her the lessons and the spirit of her grandmother, a legacy that cannot be bought or sold. And as she walks into the unknown, she knows that one day soon, she will rise again, and She Will Prevail. >>website<<
