Visually intrigued
Hakim Zziwa is a Ugandan-born director and producer whose work is deeply rooted in visual storytelling, inspired by his rich background as a dance artist. Transitioning from performance to film, Hakim began his creative journey by producing concept-based dance videos, including IN THE BARROW (2018), which was showcased at the Urban Film Festival in Paris, and FADED (2023), which premiered at the 39th Berlin Inter Film Festival.
Expanding his creative horizons, Hakim ventured into documentary filmmaking with THE DARK ONE (2021), a short film that earned him a spot as a finalist at the Afrykamera Film Festival in Poland. His passion for addressing societal issues led him to direct and produce two fiction short films: BUILDING 62 (2023), a finalist at the African International Film Festival, and Boundary Mwisho (2024). These works reflect his commitment to exploring and amplifying stories that resonate with Ugandan and global audiences.
Drawing from his diverse experiences, Hakim is currently developing his debut feature film, slated for production in 2026. With a unique blend of artistic vision and social commentary, Hakim Zziwa continues to establish himself as a compelling voice in contemporary cinema.
  • Director (7 Credits)
    Boundary Mwisho : The Last Boundary2024
    Short
    Building 622023
    Short
    ASCENSION2020
    Experimental
    The DARK ONE2020
    Documentary
    Yala "Broke"2020
    Short
    MUKIGAALI "In the Barrow"2018
    Short, Other
    KISENGE (Room)2017
    Short
  • Producer (6 Credits)
    Boundary Mwisho : The Last Boundary2024
    Short
    Building 622023
    Short
    The DARK ONE2020
    Documentary
    Yala "Broke"2020
    Short
    MUKIGAALI "In the Barrow"2018
    Short, Other
    KISENGE (Room)2017
    Short
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    Boundary Mwisho : The Last Boundary2024
    Short
    Building 622023
    Short
    Yala "Broke"2020
    Short
Official Selection
Building 62
East Nigeria International Film Festival
Enugu
2024
Special Jury Award
Building 62
Festival International du Film PanAfricain de Cannes
Cannes
2024
Official Selection
Building 62
Black Star International Film Festival
Accra
2024
Best Short Film
Building 62
Ikon Awards Film & Television
Kampala
2024
Finalist
Building 62
Africa International Film Festival
Lagos
2023
Award of Distinction
Boundary Mwisho : The Last Boundary
Canada Shorts
Semi-Finalist
Boundary Mwisho : The Last Boundary
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
Rhode Island
Honorable mention
Building 62
Africa USA International Film Festival
Los Angeles
Official Selection
Building 62
Eko International Film Festival
Lagos
Special Jury Awrad
Building 62
The Uganda Film Festival
Kampala
Birth Date
February 27, 1984
Birth City
Kampala, Uganda
Current City
Boston
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Black
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