The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has pumped Rwf7 million into training Rwandan film actors and makers and purchase of equipment. Eight young Rwandans have been trained to produce films and documentaries to set the record strait, namely that the 1994 Rwanda genocide was planned, executed and its effects are still alive in Rwanda and the international community.

It's now fifteen years after the genocide that saw around 800,000 Rwandans killed by Interahamwe militias, trained, armed and paid by the Juvenal Habyarimana regime.

However, there are still deniers who say the genocide never happened and they have gone ahead to document their arguments in books and films.

To counter the deniers, a professional German filmmaker, Cornelia Reetz was hired to train the eight Rwandans. Most of the film actors are based at Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and are genocide survivors.

"The training also provided a great opportunity for Rwanda's young filmmakers to thoroughly exploit their skills," said Reetz after handing over certificates of completion to the trainees.

Dr. James Smith, the Chief Executive of Aegis Trust said in a press statement: "Video is a significant medium in which to represent Rwanda's story, both to the rest of the world and to young Rwandans. That story and its lessons are best told by Rwandans with local knowledge and sensitivity."

He further stressed that with material in Kinyarwanda, English and French, these films will highlight stories of rescue and courage, especially to local people.

"They will be helping to play a significant role in the process of promoting justice, unity and reconciliation," he added.