The Work in Action.
The Artist Business Canvas (Book)
The Project: A practical guide for creatives to structure a sustainable, purpose-led practice.
The Framework: The Canvas itself.
The Impact: 50+ copies sold, building a community of purpose-driven creatives.
UI Open Gym (Community Initiative)
The Project: Creating opportunities where none existed before, by removing barriers to sport and physical activity for young people in Oxford.
The Framework: The Baobab Principles in practice: building deep, community-rooted systems for generational health and wellbeing.
The Impact: 100+ children taught to ride a bike, 300+ more with improved athletic proficiency.
Email us at hello@ui-grp.com to get involved
Roots of Our Motherland (Documentary Series)
The Project: A mini documentary series investigating security, biodiversity loss and community-led conservation in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Framework: Applying the Drongo Principles to reject deficit narratives and the Baobab Methodology to highlight community resilience.
The Impact: A tool for policy change, corporate accountability, and community empowerment.
Copper Bullet (TV Series)
From Screen to Page: Expanding the Copper Bullet Universe
Meet Mikaela, the spirited young detective whose story captivated us during the development of our upcoming TV series "Copper Bullet." While audiences will soon meet her as part of our dynamic ensemble cast, we couldn't wait to share her adventures with the world.
In "Mikaela: And The Chicken Thief," we invite young readers to discover where it all began. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a farm in Zambia, this children's book introduces us to Mikaela's first mystery – one that would shape her into the beloved character you'll meet in "Copper Bullet."
Through this story, we're not just expanding our universe; we're creating accessible entry points for audiences of all ages into authentic African storytelling. Each character in our world has a story to tell, and Mikaela's journey from page to screen represents our commitment to developing rich, interconnected narratives that celebrate African perspectives.
Discover where the adventure begins:
Read "Mikaela: And The Chicken Thief" on Everand
Part of the Underrated Individuals IP Development Initiative: Crafting tomorrow's stories today.
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OVERVIEW: A Tale of Shifting Values in Africa
A family in debt
A proud man broken
An artist waiting for a break
A criminal looking for a way out
A gangster pulling the strings
Set in central Africa, COPPER BULLET follows four main characters as they navigate through a web of criminality, deceit, revenge and greed. Highlighting issues of cultural identity, fractured belief systems, economic aspirations and the pervasive influence of foreign powers, we navigate the unforeseen consequences of a rapidly changing world in the lives of our characters, reflecting a larger narrative of modern Africa.
As power struggles between competing interests unfold, we are drawn into a matrix of crime lords, law enforcement, and the ordinary people caught in the crossfire, who find themselves reluctantly drawn into the shadows of criminality.
Inspired by real events.
In the pipeline…
