OUR MISSION
Marula is a creative agency specialised in storytelling for impact.
We're dedicated to amplifying the voices of organizations striving to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Our aim is to foster and co-create global and local conversations about stories that matter to inspire action and drive behavioural change to create a world that we want to be a part of.
Storytelling for a better tomorrow.
Stories for impact.
We have co-created stories with:
"I would highly recommend Marula as a high-quality and highly competitive provider for any organisation looking for professional video production in Uganda. They were very professional and flexible throughout our entirely remote management arrangement despite and during COVID-19 in planning, shooting and finalising our partner project video.
They were very constructive at every stage from storytelling support to final editing, with workable creative and logistical suggestions and solutions, also including incorporating different rounds of feedback from both us and our different partner organisations. The final output had a very polished look and feel, and the inclusion of Marula’s excellent drone footage from Kampala also really added to setting the scene."
- Vicky Tongue
Head of Futures and Innovation, International Civil Society Centre
TESTIMONIALS
"We’ve worked with Marula Creative Consultancy on numerous projects over the past two years and it has always been an easy and stress-free process. They’ve done onsite filming, photography, video editing, voice overs that are of the highest qualities. It was great to get such versatility from one company and work with the same people from start to finish.
They’ve always performed with the utmost professionalism and found creative solutions to our sudden change issue. Marula Creative Consultancy is always a pleasure to work with and can handle even the tightest of deadlines. We would recommend them without hesitation to any organization searching for video production expertise."
- Takeki Shimawaki
JICA Uganda Office
“We worked with Marula Creative Consultancy on two important videos. We were impressed with how they approached this complex assignment with enthusiasm, care, and a focus to deliver quality work within a tight timeframe. They showed us a different approach through personal storytelling which established an emotional bond with our target audience.”
- Patience Kikoni
Palladium
“We commissioned Marula to deliver a suite of eight films and a set of professional photographs for us to capture the impact of Zembo, an electric mobility project that InfraCo Africa supports in Kampala. They were responsive to my remote coordination (from the UK) and worked well with our local partner to deliver the project to our deadlines. Marula also coordinated with a crew in Nairobi to capture other investors’ perspectives.
We have enjoyed a great working relationship with Marula and have been impressed by the quality of advice and output provided throughout the process. We are now working with them on a new, larger, project.”
- Lorna McNae
Senior Communications Manager, InfraCo Africa (a PIDG company)
Our Values
-
Authenticity
A profound sense of responsibility and a steadfast commitment to our personal values aligned with the greater good further enhances our ability to navigate challenges with purpose and dedication to the well-being of the whole.
This value isn't just a tagline; it's a guiding principle that shapes every concept we produce, creating a legacy of genuine and impactful creative work.
-
Curiosity
We constantly cultivate a mindset of curiosity to foster a genuine openness, allowing us to make sense of the world as an interconnected whole from different perspectives.
The ability to actively seek, comprehend, and apply insights from contrasting viewpoints enhances our capacity to adapt and excel in dynamic environments.
-
Empathy
The profound ability to engage with others, oneself, and nature with kindness, empathy, and compassion defines our ethos. This helps us create more just and sustainable systems and societies for everyone.
Feeling connected to others, such as neighbours, future generations or the biosphere, helps us create more just and sustainable systems and societies for everyone.
-
Collaboration
For us, progress is not just about moving forward; it's about moving forward together. Our team values team work and embraces diversity.
In advancing collective goals, we intentionally engage with our stakeholders and clients to achieve genuine co-creation. By building long term relationships with our partners we believe in collaboration and shared purpose.
-
Action
We embrace calculated risks, go beyond our comfort zones, explore territories to redefine the boundaries of creativity.
Embracing qualities like courage and optimism is the key to unlocking our true agency, allowing us to uphold values, break old patterns, cultivate original ideas, and navigate our work with persistence in times of uncertainty. Action creates change.
OUR TEAM
We are a vibrant collective of creative minds representing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and specialized skills, offering a rich tapestry of unique perspectives and expertise. Collaborating with like-minded creatives globally, we bring together specialists in business strategy, sustainability, social impact, filmmaking, marketing, international development, cinematography, editing, graphic design, and content creation.