ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA
Feature Documentary
New York Times Critics Pick | DOC NYC Grand Jury Prize Winner
What happens when a New York film nerd stumbles into the wild world of Uganda’s no-budget action movie scene? Fireballs, friendship, and a filmmaking bromance for the ages.
"A triumphant, infectiously joyous celebration of film and filmmaking that should inspire DIY artists everywhere." — Rotten Tomatoes
🏆 Award Highlights:
• Grand Jury Prize – DOC NYC
• Grand Jury Prize – Florida Film Festival
• Best Documentary – Afrykamera
• Young Jurors Prize – Pordenone Docs Fest
Two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love of action cinema. Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York, struck a deep friendship while making films with minimal resources in the slums of Kampala. Alan sees the genius in Isaac and is compelled to bring the world’s attention to Wakaliwood, but their “bromance” is threatened as Isaac’s star rises. onceuponatimeinuganda.com
