June 1, 1990 (36 years old)
Kampala, Uganda
UG
2 wins • 2 nominations
Loukman Ali, born on June 1, 1990, in Kampala, Uganda, is a multifaceted filmmaker renowned for his roles as a director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and graphic designer. Overcoming dyslexia, he began his creative journey with drawing and graphic design, eventually venturing into filmmaking. His notable works include The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020), Uganda's first film on Netflix, and acclaimed shorts like The Blind Date and Sixteen Rounds. Ali's distinctive visual storytelling and action sequences have earned him accolades, including Best African Film at the 2022 AMVCA. He continues to shape African cinema through innovative narratives and collaborations
Primary craft
directing, production, writing
Birth date
June 1, 1990
Latest project
Brotherhood
Awards
2 wins, 2 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AMVCA 9 | Best Director | Winner |
| 2023 | AMVCA 9 | Best Cinematographer |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Brotherhood | crew |
Winner |
0.0 |
| — |
| ₦328,881,120 |
| 2021 | Sixteen Rounds | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Sixteen Rounds | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | The Girl in the Yellow Jumper | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | The Girl in the Yellow Jumper | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
