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Dear Mom

At the verge of being evicted from the house, Aaron's life is shuttered when he receives a call from his little sister Eunice with the news of the death of their mother in the very moment he decides to write a letter to their mother.

  • David Mukama
    Director
  • David Mukama
    Writer
  • David Mukama
    Producer
  • David Mukama
    Key Cast
    "Aaron "
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    15 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4 (H.264)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • YouTube Online Premiere
    Uganda
    Uganda
    March 8, 2024
    YouTube Online Premiere
  • Kaduna International Film Festival
    Nigeria
    Nigeria
    August 28, 2024
    Kaduna International Film Festival
    Official Selection
  • Malawi Film Festival
    Lilongwe
    Malawi
    Malawi Film Festival
    Nominee Best Short Film
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 1
    America
    United States
    First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Volume 1
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions

    United States
    Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • YouTube
    Distributor
    Country: Uganda
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand
Director Biography - David Mukama

Having started acting while still in Primary, Mukama David fell more in love with storytelling when Covid19 broke out. During this period of lockdown, he founded a comedy group together with his friends where they could produce and upload skits on YouTube. In 2021, he collaborated with a friend who had a short film project titled "Across The River" which premiered later that very year. Furthermore, they produced a feature length movie titled "Bridge of Triumph" in early 2022. In 2023, David successfully completed his Screenwriting course from Cinearts Academy leading to an ward of a certificate. He went on and produced his very first short film titled "Dear Mom" in 2024. He continues working on different projects which are yet to come.

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Director Statement

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