Documenting what still belongs to us
An independent narrative institution rooted in Burundi
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Who We are
Who We are
The Set is an independent storytelling institution documenting Burundi as it is lived. We preserve cultural memory, strengthen responsible narrative practice, and build long term documentary work rooted in observation, discipline, and clarity.
About the Founder
About the Founder
Alexis Sibondavyi, also known as Alex Teller, is a Burundian documentary filmmaker and field observer based in Bujumbura. Raised between countryside life and town life, he developed a deep sensitivity to landscape, identity, and lived experience. He is the founder of The Set and serves as a field observer at TheSetSpace.com, documenting Burundi with clarity, balance, and responsibility. His mission is simple. Document what still belongs to us.
Our Platforms
Our Platforms
The Burundi I Know
The Burundi I Know
The Burundi I Know is our flagship documentary series exploring Burundi through its people, landscapes, history, and everyday life. It stands between exaggeration and dismissal, offering depth, balance, and lived truth.
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The Setback Podcast
The Setback Podcast
The Setback Podcast is a long form conversation series about identity, resilience, and professional journeys. It exists to replace empty motivation with real stories that show what it takes to build a life and a craft.
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The Set Academy
The Set Academy
The Set Academy is our training branch focused on disciplined communication, documentary thinking, and narrative structure. It exists to raise a generation of storytellers who can work with ethics, clarity, and responsibility.
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Field Notes
Field Notes
Field Notes is our writing space for reflective essays, observations, and documentary notes exploring identity, place, memory, and storytelling craft.
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