Ubuntu's Story

 

I took my first film photo when I was 13 and immediately I was hooked! I started getting more interested in film photography and after going through what felt like hundreds of disposable film cameras, I quickly realized how expensive this little hobby of mine had become and how damaging it was for the environment. And so sadly, I decided my film photography journey had come to an end. 

I was gutted that not only was I spending thousands of Rands on disposable film cameras, but these cameras were just ending up in landfills, destroying our environment more and contributing to our earth's detriment. 

A few years later, during a 3am burst of interior design inspiration, I stumbled upon the ugliest backpack I’d ever seen, inside containing an old, dusty film camera, and some cylindrical film containers still harboring old used film rolls.

I decided the next day to take the camera, along with the film I’d found to the nearest camera shop to get everything developed; and 2 weeks later when I received the digital copies, my passion for film came flooding back.

I felt like a kid on Christmas morning going through film photos that must’ve been taken 16 years prior. 16 years of memories locked inside the perfect little time capsule.

I instantly became determined. I wanted everyone to feel the giddy, childish joy I got from the entire film process - from taking the photos to finally seeing them in all their glory, I wanted everyone to have a piece of that pie!

This is exactly why my partner and I founded and designed the Ubuntu 35mm reusable Memory Maker. This film camera comes in a variety of stunning colours to match any mood and you will NEVER have to waste another cent on a disposable film camera again.

WHY UBUNTU?

The concept of Ubuntu has been around for centuries, but it was the great Nelson Mandela that reignited the concept in the modern and western world.

Ubuntu means “I am, because you are” and roots from the humanist African philosophy that community is one of the building blocks of society. 

It’s the concept of oneness: humanity, you and me both, which is exactly what we wanted Ubuntu Reusable Film Co to be.

CONCEPT

The concept of Ubuntu is essentially to be humane and ensure that human dignity is always at the core of your actions, thoughts, and deeds when interacting with others.

Ubuntu Reusable Film Co - bringing humanity together one picture at a time

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