Dusty Orange Projects Et Al

"The artist will outlive the cockroach." In a world shaped by crisis and uncertainty. Sharmila, Executive Director of DOPE (Dusty Orange Projects Et Al) Malawi, reflects in the resilience and adaptability of artists and the role creativity plays in responding to change. AIA

Eid Mubarak ✨ To our Muslim community — fans, friends, and colleagues — we wish you a joyful and blessed Eid.

Celebrating and honoring women around the world who preserve culture, uplift communities, and strengthen economies through the arts, festivals, film, sports, and creative spaces everywhere. #InternationalWomensDay

🇲🇼 Martyrs’ Day Honouring Malawi’s heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. Their legacy lives on. #MartyrsDay #Malawi

Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival 2026 🌊✨ 2–4 October | Nkhotakota This year we Inspire. Connect. Invest. Celebrate. Where purpose meets creativity, culture shines, impact ignites, and community rises together.

Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival 2026 🌊✨ 2–4 October | Nkhotakota This year we Inspire. Connect. Invest. Celebrate. Where purpose meets creativity, culture shines, impact ignites, and community rises together. Get ready for magic, memories, and moments you’ll never forget

CALL FOR VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGNS 🇪🇺🇲🇼 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between Malawi and the European Union. Apply now : forms.gle/r8ErDuZgoKHN6z…

CALL FOR VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGNS 🇪🇺🇲🇼 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between Malawi and the European Union. Apply now : forms.gle/r8ErDuZgoKHN6z…

Honouring John Chilembwe — a true freedom fighter who stood for justice, dignity, and self-determination. Today, as we commemorate John Chilembwe Day, we at DOPE salute his legacy and wish everyone a meaningful and restful public holiday. 🇲🇼✨

Huge thanks to the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Zambia, National Arts Council of Zambia, and the Czech Republic in Zambia for inviting Lake of Stars to the incredible Kwimbo National Arts Festival that took place from 29 to 31 August, in Lusaka! 🇿🇲✨

It was a pleasure to bid farewell to Ambassador Rune Skinnebach 🇪🇺✨. A heartfelt thank you to the EU for entrusting the DOPE team with facilitating this year's Euro Film Festival. We wish him all the best on his travels ahead.

In May, DOPE Malawi had the honor of facilitating the screening of Bigger Than Us in Malawi, in collaboration with Big Mother Productions. We will deeply miss Chief Kachindamoto. It was a privilege to share these magical moments with her, that will remain in our hearts forever.

TeamWater is now live! $1 = 1 year of clean water for someone in need. During August me and countless other creators are going to be attempting to raise $40,000,000 to give 2,000,000 people clean drinking water for decades each!!! Donate here pretty plz TeamWater.org

For twitter - 🎬 Honored to work with @InfoMinMW, Stringbean Films, @WaterAid, @MrBeast & #TeamWater on a powerful film with DOPE Malawi 🇲🇼—creatives driving real change. Let’s bring 💧clean water to 2M people! 🔁 Share far & wide! #WaterIsLife #DOPEMalawi #CleanWaterNow

Thank you for championing arts and culture in Malawi. 🇬🇧🇲🇼✨ #DOPE #CulturalExchange #LakeOfStars #SetItOff #DayOfIdeas

It was an honour for the DOPE team to be invited to the King's Birthday celebration by the British High Commissioner.

We’re truly grateful to the British High Commission for their incredible support towards the Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival, Day of Ideas, Set It Off, and more. As the High Commissioner bids farewell, we wish them all the very best in their next chapter.

🎬 Missed the Euro Film Festival? It’s not too late to share your thoughts! 💬✨ Help us make next year even better—fill out our short feedback survey now 👇 forms.gle/8813cKoSeCW9nL… @LakeofStars #EuroFilmFestivalMW #HaveYourSay #FilmFestFeedback 🎥🇪🇺

🎬 That’s a wrap on the 7th Euro Film Festival Malawi! 🇪🇺🇲🇼 From Europe to Malawi — storytelling that connects us all. 💫🎥 Big love to the actors, filmmakers & dreamers! ❤️ @LakeofStars #EuroFilmFestivalMalawi #MalawiFilm #CreativeMalawi #StorytellingMatters

🌍✨ At DOPE – producers of Lake of Stars – we invest in and empower young creatives. 💥 80% of our team is youth-led. 📈 50,000+ youth reached in 10 years. 🌱 We plant seeds for a future we may never see. On #DayOfTheAfricanChild,. 🔥🇲🇼 #DOPEMalawi #YouthDay @lakeofstars