Documentary
River of Names
Adhola Muwanga · 94 min · 2025
Stories made to stay with you.
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Behind the Scenes
Testimonials
“CBM Films took a complicated brief and returned a film our board watched twice in a row. The craft is undeniable.”
“They shot in three districts in five days and still delivered footage that looks like a feature. Rare team.”
Our Process
Concept & Strategy
We start with your vision, diving deep into your story, audience, and goals to craft a strategic narrative.
Pre-Production
Meticulous planning — scriptwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, and crew coordination.
Production
On-set excellence — cinematography, lighting, sound, and direction to capture compelling visuals.
Post-Production
Editing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics to refine your story.
Distribution & Analytics
Strategic release across platforms with performance tracking and audience insights.
Delivery
Delivering your film to the world with a strategic release plan and performance tracking.
Concept & Strategy
We start with your vision, diving deep into your story, audience, and goals to craft a strategic narrative.
Pre-Production
Meticulous planning — scriptwriting, storyboarding, location scouting, and crew coordination.
Production
On-set excellence — cinematography, lighting, sound, and direction to capture compelling visuals.
Post-Production
Editing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics to refine your story.
Distribution & Analytics
Strategic release across platforms with performance tracking and audience insights.
Delivery
Delivering your film to the world with a strategic release plan and performance tracking.
Latest News
Production
River of Names begins its festival run
August 2026
Studio
New colour suite opens at the Kampala facility
July 2026
Field Notes
Shooting a documentary in the rainy season
June 2026