David Mukama

Kampala, Uganda

Screenwriter · Assistant Director (AD) · Film Director

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Take My Hand (Short Movie)
Film & TV
Awebwa, a young girl, endures a miserable life as her abusive father, Mugere, denies her from going to school due to a tragic mistake made by her elder sister, Tendo, that leads to a series of life-changing events in the family. Under the weight of this unjust decision, Awebwa finds comfort in her friendship with Denis, who secretly homeschools her. Together, they face the tension of defying Mugere's oppressive rule and the hope that education can be the key to Awebwa’s freedom.
Dear Mom
Film & TV
Aaron's life is shuttered after receiving a call from his younger sister Eunice with the news of the death of their mother at the very moment he is penning down a letter of reconciliation to their mother with whom they had had a misunderstanding back then that led to his departure from home. https://youtu.be/QgmtaidEdj0?si=mcb8jB9ZsVcfUGZy
Take My Hand (Short Movie)
Film & TV
Awebwa, a young girl, endures a miserable life as her abusive father, Mugere, denies her from going to school due to a tragic mistake made by her elder sister, Tendo, that leads to a series of life-changing events in the family. Under the weight of this unjust decision, Awebwa finds comfort in her friendship with Denis, who secretly homeschools her. Together, they face the tension of defying Mugere's oppressive rule and the hope that education can be the key to Awebwa’s freedom.
Dear Mom
Film & TV
Aaron's life is shuttered after receiving a call from his younger sister Eunice with the news of the death of their mother at the very moment he is penning down a letter of reconciliation to their mother with whom they had had a misunderstanding back then that led to his departure from home. https://youtu.be/QgmtaidEdj0?si=mcb8jB9ZsVcfUGZy

David Mukama

Kampala, Uganda

Screenwriter · Assistant Director (AD) · Film Director

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About • Biography

David Mukama is an award-winning Ugandan Screenwriter & Director. His works have been multi-nominated across Africa and worldwide. He is a graduate of the Tebere Arts Foundation Emerging Artist Lab (2024) and holds a National Certificate in Film & Video Production, in addition to certificates from CineArts Academy and Stage32. He is an alumnus of the iKON Young Filmmakers Fellowship and the recipient of the Ikon Fellow Film of the Year award at the iKON Awards 2025.