Mobile Cinema: First Images from Congo

Lindsay Branham directs the first auditions for DTJ's first mobile cinema film.

Lindsay Branham directs the first auditions for DTJ

Lindsay observes while the actors participate in an acting workshop for mobile cinema.

Lindsay observes while the actors participate in an acting workshop for mobile cinema.

Jean Pierre the second main character cast as the brother of Marie, and also recently came back from the LRA.

Jean Pierre the second main character cast as the brother of Marie, and also recently came back from the LRA.

Marie, playing the main girl character, who has recently returned back home from the LRA.

Marie, playing the main girl character, who has recently returned back home from the LRA.

DTJ relies heavily on robust and lightweight equipment filming in Congo amidst harsh conditions and limited access to electricity.

DTJ relies heavily on robust and lightweight equipment filming in Congo amidst harsh conditions and limited access to electricity. Pictured here is a sound recorder and an iPad with the screenplay from which the Congolese actors memorize their lines.

 

Lindsay Branham stands together with Marie, one of the two main characters.

Lindsay Branham stands together with Marie, one of the two main characters.

Ricky Norris films an emotional scene where the brother and sister coming back from the LRA see their parents for the first time.

Ricky Norris films an emotional scene where the brother and sister coming back from the LRA see their parents for the first time.

The woman who plays the mother of Marie and Jean Pierre and must deal with the complexities of her children returning from the LRA.

The woman who plays the mother of Marie and Jean Pierre and must deal with the complexities of her children returning from the LRA.

Lindsay Branham and Paul O'Callagan leading a facilitator training for the psychosocial intervention in preparation for the launch of Mobile Cinema.

Lindsay Branham and Paul O

Lindsay uses the donated iPad to show actors in the film the screenplay.

Lindsay uses the donated iPad to show actors in the film the screenplay.

Lindsay Branham at the final mobile cinema scene shoot.

Lindsay Branham at the final mobile cinema scene shoot.

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