Projects

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:: FirstLight manifests itself according to the nature of a project.

:: Whether performing in the role of a design studio, multi-media production house, corporate consultancy, or other form, FirstLight engages with like-minded partners and clients to explore the possibilities of the rich culture and history of Sierra Leone; the challenges, achievements and future development of its people; and the abundance and beauty of the natural environment.

:: The following are a sample selection of recent and current projects:-

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Design

:: Exploring the potential of referencing, re-defining and re-interpretating traditional Sierra Leone architectural forms, systems and aesthetics to meet contemporary needs

Film & Video

:: Feature film – historical biopic
:: Trilogy – experimental/art project
:: Documentary on music traditions of Sierra Leone

Broadcast

:: Television and radio programme development with Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service
:: International television documentary project on Sierra Leone history
:: Development of radio programme on ‘Being Black’
:: Radio Drama series of 5 x 5′ ‘History Interviews’

New Media

:: Educational history and cultural media for schools and other institutions
:: Experimental/art productions exploring society and culture

:: Co-development of national online television production and distribution channel
:: Design and creation of national historical online resources
:: Development of online radio station

Publishing

:: Development of projects to promote new indigenous writing and publishing

Theatre

:: Writing and Production of new theatre production – ‘Know Your History’

Events

:: Development of project concepts for national Bai Bureh Centenary Commemoration
:: Development of project concepts for Freetown Film Festival

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