Fama Ndiaye

Fama, a Dakar-based documentary filmmaker from Senegal, has a diverse international career that spans various sectors. Her journey has been driven by a profound belief in the influential role of imagery as a catalyst for awareness and a means to challenge our perceptions. Fama was drawn to the world of cinema because she yearned for more nuanced narratives. She firmly believes in the power of documentary filmmaking to reconnect communities, promote healing, and elevate individuals. With a professional history in coordinating film festivals and curating cinematic experiences, Fama has most recently served as the program manager at the Yennenga Center, Dakar's pioneering Postproduction Training Centre. Her journey in the world of film has been driven by a passion for promoting meaningful stories and creating narratives that empower the voices that need to be heard. Fama is currently in the process of developing a full-length documentary as part of her residency with Atelier Varan. Additionally, she was a participant in the Solutions Storytelling Project Africa.