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Call for Proposals: Batteries After Life
A documentary on the hidden cost of clean energy in Kasese, Uganda
As Uganda accelerates its transition to renewable energy, particularly solar power, a new environmental challenge is quietly emerging across Kasese District. Thousands of lead acid and lithium ion batteries are reaching the end of their useful lives, yet few systems exist to safely collect, recycle, or dispose of them. Informal dumping, unsafe storage, and unregulated repair practices are creating environmental and public health risks that remain largely undocumented.
The Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) is commissioning a feature documentary, Batteries After Life, to bring this invisible crisis into the light. Through the voices of households, waste workers, repair technicians, and community leaders, the film will explore how solar batteries are purchased, used, repaired, repurposed, and ultimately discarded, and what that means for a just and responsible clean energy future.
This is more than a film. It is a call to action. By documenting these realities with honesty and care, we hope to spark dialogue and drive change, from household practices to national policy, ensuring that Uganda's clean energy transition does not create a new generation of toxic injustice.
We are looking for a filmmaker to bring this story to life
CECIC is inviting experienced documentary filmmakers and production companies to submit proposals to produce this flagship 60 to 90 minute feature documentary. We are seeking a team with a strong storytelling portfolio, an ethical and community centred approach, and the technical skill to capture this story with authenticity and impact.
Full details on the project scope, deliverables, timeline, and how to apply are available in the attached call for proposals.
Application deadline: Friday, 15 August 2026
We especially encourage applications from women filmmakers, filmmakers based in the Rwenzori Region, and emerging documentary producers with demonstrated storytelling excellence.
Together, we can ensure that the transition to clean energy leaves no community behind.
