Loukman Ali
Loukman Ali | |
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| Born | 1 June 1990 Kampala, Uganda |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Awards | 2021: Best Short Film, Uganda Film Festival |
Loukman Ali (born 1 June 1990) is a Ugandan cinematographer, screenwriter,[1] film director, producer and graphic designer. His directorial debut was Monday [2] followed up by The Bad Mexican,[3] released in 2017.The film was nominated in various festival including the Amakula International film festival. His other major films include The Girl in the Yellow Jumper, The Blind Date and Sixteen Rounds. He is known to frequently working with actor Michael Wawuyo Jr. and filmmaker Usama Mukwaya.
Early life and background
[edit]After working as a sketch artist, graphics designer, cartoonist, and then as a motion graphics designer in Norway, Loukman Ali returned to Uganda and ventured into advertising until he began doing films in 2014.
Film breakthrough
[edit](2014–2020): The Girl in the Yellow Jumper
[edit]This is Loukman Ali's feature film debut. The film was initially to premiere on April 15, 2020, but was subsequently postponed due to COVID-19. The Film will however have its world premiere at the Urbanworld Film Festival during its 25 anniversary[4]
2021 – present: The Blind Date, Sixteen Rounds
[edit]In collaboration with filmmaker Usama Mukwaya, The Blind Date is the first of the three episodes meant to make an anthology of sorts. The short film features Martha Kay alongside Michael Wawuyo Jr. with Raymond Rushabiro who stars as former army man – Jacob alongside Riverdan Rugaaju, Patriq Nkakalukanyi and Allen Musumba. A follow-up episode titled Sixteen Rounds premiered on September 16, 2021. The 37 minutes short features Michael Wawuyo Jr. again and Natasha Sinayobye in leading roles.[5] Loukman announced in October that a feature-length film titled Ddamba based on the Sixteen Round's story is in the making.[6][7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | Writer | |||
| 2013 | Monday | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2017 | The Bad Mexican | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2020 | The Girl in the Yellow Jumper | Yes | Yes | Yes | First Ugandan Netflix Film |
| 2021 | The Blind Date | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2021 | Sixteen Rounds | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Yes | No | No | |
| TBA | Captain Ddamba | Yes | No | Yes | Cancelled sixteen rounds sequel |
| 2023 | Ubuntu Uppercut | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Katera of the Punishment Island | Yes | Yes | Yes | Released on Netflix |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Won
[edit]- 2021: Best Short Film, Uganda Film Festival[8][9][10]
- 2023: Best Director, Brotherhood[11][12]
- 2023: Best Cinematographer[13]
Nominated
[edit]- 2021: Best Short Film, 42 Durban International Film Festival[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Loukman Ali Archives". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "MONDAY". 18 November 2013.
- ^ "The Bad Mexican". Amakula. 2018-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (2021-09-21). "Urbanworld Film Festival Announces 25th Anniversary Slate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ Andrew Kaggwa. "A chance to change local film narrative – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "Loukman Ali to charge for 'Sixteen Rounds' feature film". Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "Netflix acknowledged director Loukman set to drop Sixteen Rounds continuation". 23 November 2021.
- ^ "OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST FOR THE 8th EDITION OF THE UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL". March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Full List: UCC Awards Top Stars at Uganda Film Festival". April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Blessing in disguise for Uganda film festival". 15 May 2021.
- ^ David (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners as Anikulapo, Brotherhood win big". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (2023-05-21). "Winners at 9th edition of Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards [Full List]". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ Busari, Biodun (20 May 2023). "AMVCA 2023: Loukman Ali wins Best Cinematographer for Brotherhood". Vanguard Nigeria.
- ^ "DIFF | the Blind Date".
External links
[edit]- Loukman Ali at IMDb