As of 2016[update], South Sudan did not have a single movie theatre,[2] and most citizens relied on South Sudan Television what was locally called as SSTV.[3] According to the manager of the South Sudanese Government Agency which promotes filming and arts of creativity, Elfatih Majok Atem, "Many local filmmakers have never had any training so they could teach themselves on the job of filmmaking. Those who are experts face the challenge of accessing good equipment and tools and are affected by the lack of support and encouragement from its citizens.."[3]