Before coming to New York University Tisch School of the Arts Asia, Zipporah Kimundu worked as an editor, director and producer in Uganda. Now, her work is being seen around the world.

Kimundu, a first year film student Tisch School of the Arts Asia, flew to New York on March 27, 2008, to atttend the world premiere of Live, Joseph, a short film co-produced by students at the Ghetto Film School in Bronx, New York, and industry professionals in Kampala, Uganda. Kimundu served as the Uganda-based coordinator during the four month production.

"It was a great experience to work on the production as a coordinator. It gave me a chance to travel to New York, meet professionals in the industry and share my skills with the teenagers from the Bronx. I'm now excited to be at Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and I am looking forward to more," said Kimundu.

David K. Irving, chair of Graduate Film at Tisch School of the Arts Asia, said Kimundu's international film experience is not uncommon among MFA candidates. "Students at Tisch School of the Arts Asia come here from all over the world. Zippy's work on the film Live, Joseph is indicative of the collaborations we are fostering within the program," he said.

The Ghetto Film School offers a highly competitive 15-month program of film instruction for teenagers in New York City. All students accepted into the program attend on a full scholarship. The mission of the school is to teach the art of narrative storytelling to young people in New York City.