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Third Floor Pigu

On the mysterious third floor of a hotel, love, terror, and survival intertwine as an unknown, malicious force begins hunting its occupants, leaving a trail of blood and fear. Amidst the chaos, Dalima, a Ugandan gentleman, and Nana, his Tanzanian beloved, must confront the horrors that test their bond and their will to survive.

  • Innocent Kawooya
    Director
    Producer, Life of a Champion, Producer Champions' Road
  • Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga
    Director
  • George William Ssevubya
    Director
  • George Kasakya
    Director
  • Niklas Inderst
    Director
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Writer
  • Joseph Kimbowa
    Writer
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Producer
  • Innocent Kawooya
    Key Cast
    "Dalima"
  • Nasra r Mohamed Bawazi
    Key Cast
    "Nana"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Thiller, Romantic, Horror
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 14 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    580,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Uganda
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K Blackmagic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    July 23, 2025
    Shahid Khsudiram Bose Road, Budge Budge Kolkata, West Bengal
    Winner: Best Feature Film
  • Bangkok Movie Awards
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    July 13, 2025
    Princeton Bangkok Hotel, 59 Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng District,
    Winner: Best Narrative Feature
  • Filmzen International Film Competition
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    July 25, 2025
    Filmzen International Film Competition
    Winner: Best Narrative Feature (Above 40 minutes)
  • Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    December 25, 2025
    Nandanpur, Komagatamaru BB. Kolkata, West Bengal 700137
    Winner: Best Feature Film
  • International Film Carnival-Calcutta
    Kolkata
    India
    July 21, 2025
    INTERNATIONAL FILM CARNIVAL-CALCUTTA
    Winner: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦
  • Indie Cine Tube Awards
    Kolkata
    India
    August 30, 2025
    Senpukur, Uttar Raipur,BB. Kolkata 700137.India Kolkata, West Bengal 700137
    Winner: Best Feature Film
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    June 5, 2025
    New York Movie Awards
    Winner: Best Feature Film
  • Triloka International Filmfare Awards
    Wellington, Tamil Nadu
    India
    June 6, 2025
    Anubav Complex, Balaclava, Wellington, Tamil Nadu 643231
    Winner: Triloka International Filmfare Awards
  • Mokkho International Film Festival
    Reddiarpalayam, Pondicherry 605010
    India
    June 8, 2025
    Jawahar nagar, Reddiarpalayam, Pondicherry 605010
    Winner: Best Poster
  • Bangkok Movie Awards
    Din Daeng, Bangkok
    Thailand
    June 13, 2025
    Princeton Bangkok Hotel, 59 Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng District,
    Winner: Best Narrative Feature
  • San Diego Movie Awards
    San Diego, California
    United States
    September 10, 2025
    Museum of Photographic Arts 1649 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101
    Winner: Best Feature - Action
  • Kollywood International Film Festival
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    India
    June 16, 2025
    5, Jananimahalakshmi Flat, 1st Floor, Durga Nagar 3rd Street, Nanmangalam, Kovilambakkam Po, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600129
    Winner: Best Trailer
  • Silver Wings International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    August 5, 2025
    Chand Roy Bhaban Dr B B Banarjee Road, Schoolpara Raniganj, West Bengal 713347
    Winner: Best Fine Art Photography
  • Great Message International Film Festival
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    India
    August 29, 2025
    Peninsula Park, Veera Desai Road, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Fun Republic, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
    Winner: Best MOVIE of the Year Award
  • Bangkok Movie Awards
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    June 13, 2025
    Princeton Bangkok Hotel, 59 Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng District
    Winner: Best Narrative Feature
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    September 7, 2025
    Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival, Istanbul, Turkey.
    Finalist: Best Feature Film (IMDB QUALIFIED)
  • Asian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    July 1, 2025
    Jadavpur Kolkata 700032
    Finalist: 🎬 Best Trailer / Teaser
  • Humro Cinema Film Fest
    Pokhara
    Nepal
    August 8, 2025
    Pokhara
    Finalist: Best Narrative Feature (Main Category)
  • Clout International Film Fest
    Rancho Cordova, California
    United States
    July 15, 2025
    Rancho Cordova, Clout International Film Fest
    Finalist: Best Trailer
  • Caravan International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    May 18, 2025
    Caravan International Film Festival Kolkata
    Finalist: Best 📽️ Thriller Film
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    August 8, 2025
    Anatolia International Film Festival Istanbul
    Quarter-Finalist: ONE FOR ALL (12 CATEGORIES)
  • Swedish International Film Festival
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    July 17, 2025
    Swedish International Film Festival
    Nominee: Best International Feature Film
  • Folkestone Film Festival
    Folkestone, Kent
    United Kingdom
    November 3, 2025
    7 Creteway Close Folkestone, Kent CT19 6LH
    Nominee: Best Movie Trailer
  • Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom.
    Folkestone, Kent
    United Kingdom
    November 3, 2025
    7 Creteway Close Folkestone, Kent CT19 6LH
    Nominee: Best Movie Trailer
  • Always Late TV Movie Awards
    Godfrey, Illinois
    United States
    January 6, 2026
    5800 Godfrey Rd Godfrey, IL 62035
    Honorable Mention: Best International Film - Shorts & Features
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 29, 2026
    Kifisias Avenue 186 Athens 14562
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival
    City of Joy, Kolkata
    India
    August 31, 2025
    Beyond Border International Film Festival, City of Joy, Kolkata
    Honorable Mention: Narrative Feature (Beyond 40 minutes)
  • International Celebration of Cinema
    Novi Sad
    Serbia
    November 28, 2025
    International Celebration of Cinema, Novi Sad, Serbia
    Honorable Mention: Best Poster
  • The Macoproject Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    December 20, 2025
    223 W 38th St. #643 New York City, New York 10018
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film 🍿
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 29, 2026
    Kifisias Avenue 186 Athens 14562
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film
  • Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
    California
    United Arab Emirates
    September 26, 2025
    Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
    Honorable Mention: Best Trailer
  • International Celebration of Cinema
    Novi Sad
    Serbia
    November 28, 2025
    International Celebration of Cinema, Novi Sad
    Honorable Mention: Best Movie (Feature)
  • Caravan International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    July 20, 2025
    Caravan International Film Festival, Kolkata
    Honorable Mention: Best Narrative Feature (Above 40 minutes)
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    March 29, 2026
    Kifisias Avenue 186 Athens 14562
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film
  • Asian Independent Film Festival
    Jadavpur, Kolkata
    India
    June 1, 2025
    Jadavpur Kolkata 700032
    Honorable Mention: 🎬 Best Narrative Feature (Over 40 minutes)
  • International Celebration of Cinema
    Digital/International
    United States
    November 28, 2025
    Digital/International
    Honorable Mention: Best Trailer
  • Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
    Standish, England
    United Kingdom
    September 26, 2025
    Standish, England (United Kingdom) & Online
    Honorable Mention: Best Horror Film
  • Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
    Standish, England
    United Kingdom
    September 26, 2025
    Standish, England (United Kingdom) & Online
    Honorable Mention: Best Cinematography
  • International Celebration of Cinema
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 28, 2025
    Online
    Honorable Mention: Best Poster
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    May 15, 2025
    132 B, AJC Bose Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film (40 Minutes and More)
  • Asian Independent Film Festival
    Jadavpur, Kolkata
    India
    June 1, 2026
    Jadavpur Kolkata 700032
    Honorable Mention: Best Narrative Feature (Over 40 minutes)
  • Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards
    Standish, England
    United Kingdom
    September 26, 2025
    Hybrid, Standish, England
    Honorable Mention: Best Thriller
  • International Celebration of Cinema

    November 28, 2025
    Hybrid
    Honorable Mention: Best Horror Film
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    May 15, 2025
    132 B, AJC Bose Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
    Honorable Mention: Best Feature Film (40 Minutes and More)
  • iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Sillod, Maharashtra
    India
    May 10, 2026
    At. Post : Anvi [Dongargav] Ajintha road, silod Sillod, Maharashtra 431112
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • 7th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival
    Kathmandu
    Nepal
    January 30, 2026
    Kathmandu, 3 44600
    Selected: Best International Feature Film
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    August 15, 2025
    132 B, AJC Bose Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
    Selected: Best Feature Film (40 Minutes and More)
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    October 15, 2025
    New York City, New York
    Selected: Best Director
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival
    City of Joy, Kolkata
    India
    June 29, 2025
    Kastellorizo, Greece
    Selected: Interview Publication
  • Your Way International Film Festival
    Valletta
    Malta
    February 12, 2026
    Valletta VLT 1012
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Critics Society Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    September 6, 2025
    Critics Society Film Festival
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish Village Hall in Gloucestershire
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2025
    Standish Village Hall in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
    Selected: Film of the Year
  • Liberty Films Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    August 12, 2025
    Athens
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Colortape International Film Festival
    Brisbane, Queensland
    Australia
    October 7, 2025
    Brisbane, QLD, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Selected: Best Feature film & Documentaries
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    September 7, 2025
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Selected: Most Promising Director
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    June 15, 2025
    132 B, AJC Bose Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
    Selected: Best International Feature Film (40 Minutes And More)
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish, Gloucestershire
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2025
    Standish Village Hall, England
    Selected: Best Producer
  • Fortean Film Festival
    Standish, England
    United Kingdom
    October 31, 2025
    Standish, England
    Selected: Best Director
  • Crown Wood International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    July 6, 2025
    1185, Mukundapur Kolkata, West Bengal 700099
    Selected: BEST FEATURE FILM( 40 MINUTES AND MORE)
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    June 29, 2025
    City of Joy, Kolkata
    Selected: Best Narrative Feature (Beyond 40 minutes)
  • Great Message International Film Festival
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    India
    August 29, 2025
    Peninsula Park, Veera Desai Road, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Fun Republic, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
    Selected: BEST FEATURE FILM of the year Award
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    August 8, 2025
    Istanbul
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • International Motion Picture Awards
    Toronto
    Canada
    July 31, 2025
    International Motion Picture Awards IMPA Corp. Brooklin Centre RPO, PO-BOX 99900 DG 219 553 Brooklin, Ontario L1M 0K3, Landmark Cinemas, Whitby (Durham region), Ontario
    Selected: Best Director (Secondary Category - 40min &over)
  • Cinema Carnival
    Pisa
    Italy
    February 12, 2026
    Via Conte Fazio, 56122 Pisa PI, Italy Pisa
    Selected: Best Feature Film MAIN CATEGORY
  • Auguri Film Festival
    Turin (Torino)
    Italy
    December 15, 2025
    Turin, Italy, Hybrid
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    October 15, 2025
    New York City, New York
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Fortean Film Festival
    Standish, Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester
    United Kingdom
    October 31, 2025
    Standish Village Hall, Standish Lane, Standish, England, GL10 3DW.
    Selected: Best Horror Film
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish, Gloucestershire
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2025
    Standish Village Hall, Standish Lane, Gloucestershire, GL10 3DW, United Kingdom
    Selected: Film of the Year
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival
    City of Joy, Kolkata
    India
    June 29, 2025
    City of Joy, Kolkata
    Selected: 📺 Best Narrative Feature (Beyond 40 minutes)
  • Indian Independent Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    June 15, 2025
    132 B, AJC Bose Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700014
    Selected: Best Feature Film (40 Minutes and More)
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    September 7, 2025
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Selected: Best Low Budget Film
  • Fortean Film Festival
    Standish
    United Kingdom
    October 31, 2025
    Standish Village Hall, Standish Lane, Standish, GL10 3DW, UK.
    Selected: Best Trailer
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2025
    Standish, GL10 3DW, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
    Selected: Best Poster
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    October 15, 2025
    New York City, New York
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Great Message International Film Festival
    Mumbai, Maharashtra
    India
    August 29, 2025
    Peninsula Park, Veera Desai Road, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Fun Republic, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Cinema Carnival
    Pisa
    Italy
    February 12, 2026
    Via Conte Fazio, 56122 Pisa PI, Italy Pisa
    Selected: Best Feature Film MAIN CATEGORY
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    September 7, 2025
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Selected: Best Low Budget Film
  • Crown Wood International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    June 1, 2025
    1185, Mukundapur Kolkata, West Bengal 700099
    Selected: BEST FEATURE FILM( 40 MINUTES AND MORE)
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York City, New York
    United States
    October 15, 2025
    New York City, New York
    Selected: Best Feature Film
  • Fortean Film Festival
    Standish
    United Kingdom
    October 31, 2025
    Standish Village Hall in Standish, England (GL10 3DW)
    Selected: Best Poster/Press Kit
  • MegaFlix Movie Awards
    Standish
    United Kingdom
    November 7, 2025
    Standish Village Hall, Standish Lane, Gloucestershire, England, GL10 3DWStandish Village Hall, Standish Lane, Gloucestershire, England, GL10 3DW
    Selected: Best Trailer
  • Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    September 7, 2025
    İstanbul, Turkey
    Selected: Best Low Budget Film
Distribution Information
  • Rushlake Media GmbH
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Hotel, Airline, Ship, Theatrical, Video / Disc, Free TV, Paid TV, Console / Handheld Device
Director Biography - Innocent Kawooya, Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga, George William Ssevubya, George Kasakya, Niklas Inderst

Third Floor Pigu is a collaborative effort by four visionary filmmakers: Innocent Kawooya, Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga, George William Ssevubya, Niklas Inderst and George Kasakya. Each director brings experience, a shared passion for storytelling, and a deep commitment to creating impactful, genre-defying cinema.

Innocent Kawooya, NIM
Innocent Kawooya is a National Independence Medalist and one of Africa’s most influential figures at the intersection of digital innovation, financial inclusion, and filmmaking. With over two decades of experience across film production, direction, and storytelling, Innocent uses cinema as a powerful tool for empowerment, social reflection, and systemic change. He previously produced and co-directed Champion’s Road, an award-winning film that received recognition across multiple prestigious platforms. As a director, Innocent’s work centers on themes of resilience, survival, inclusion, and the human experience in the face of adversity. Beyond filmmaking, his leadership spans social entrepreneurship and digital transformation initiatives focused on financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and bridging the gap between technology and underserved communities across Africa.

Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga
Richard Nolton Ssekiwunga is an accomplished filmmaker, director, and writer known for his ability to explore complex social issues through the lens of film. With a background in storytelling and technical filmmaking, Richard has worked on numerous projects focusing on the human experience, from personal struggles to larger societal themes. He was a co-director on Champion’s Road, an award-winning film that showcased his knack for creating emotional depth and captivating narratives. Richard’s work in Third Floor Pigu brings a sharp, intense focus to the horror genre, utilising visual storytelling and sound design to build tension and immerse the audience in the terror that unfolds on the third floor. Nolton has won at least 9 Best Video Director awards over the last decade from the HiPipo Music Awards and AFRIMA Awards, cementing his reputation as a leading African director.

Niklas Inderst
Niklas Inderst is a Germany-based visionary director whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and human-centred impact. With a strong background in computer science, digital systems, and creative production, Niklas brings a rare analytical precision to filmmaking, combining structure, pacing, and visual logic to elevate narrative clarity and emotional resonance. As a co-director on the award-winning film Champion’s Road, he demonstrated a keen ability to translate complex themes into compelling cinematic experiences. In Third Floor Pigu, Niklas contributes a distinctive directorial voice grounded in atmosphere, realism, and technical excellence, leveraging sound, framing, and visual rhythm to deepen immersion and tension. His approach reflects a new generation of directors, globally minded, technically fluent, and deeply committed to storytelling that resonates beyond the screen.

George William Ssevubya
George William Ssevubya is an award-winning filmmaker and director with a passion for storytelling that explores the complexities of human emotions. With extensive experience in both narrative and documentary filmmaking, George has developed a unique directorial voice that blends realism with cinematic artistry. His work has been featured in various international festivals, and he is known for his ability to craft captivating and thought-provoking stories. George co-directed Champion’s Road, which garnered international recognition. In Third Floor Pigu, his direction amplifies the psychological horror elements of the film, blending suspense with emotional depth to create a truly immersive experience. George has won at least 9 Best Video Director awards over the last decade from prestigious platforms like the HiPipo Music Awards, AFRIMA Awards, and numerous nominations, solidifying his place among Africa’s leading directors.

George Kasakya
George Kasakya is a filmmaker and director with a strong film production and scriptwriting background. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to craft compelling narratives, George has worked on various projects across different genres, focusing on creating visually striking and emotionally resonant films. As the first Ugandan to produce animated content in his late teens, George has become one of Uganda’s most respected cinematographers. He is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable cinematographers, with expertise in every device, and a super still photographer comparable to experts like Owagara. George co-directed Champion’s Road, an award-winning film that garnered international acclaim. His contributions to Third Floor Pigu as a co-director and editor-in-chief ensure that the suspense and horror elements are thrilling and deeply rooted in the characters’ emotional journeys. His cinematic expertise shines through, amplifying the film’s atmosphere of terror and uncertainty.
These four directors bring a dynamic and collaborative approach to filmmaking, each contributing their unique expertise to create Third Floor Pigu. This film combines horror, love, and survival with a distinctive African perspective. Their collective vision aims to push boundaries, create conversations, and leave a lasting impact on global audiences.

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Director Statement

Third Floor Pigu was born from a deep desire to explore the intersection of human resilience, love, and terror beyond the conventions of traditional horror. As filmmakers, we are drawn to the unseen forces that shape human experience, forces that resist explanation yet profoundly test our emotions, relationships, and will to survive. In this film, the unknown becomes the ultimate antagonist, challenging not only the body, but the spirit and the bonds that hold people together.

The response to Third Floor Pigu so far has been deeply affirming. The film has already attracted international festival attention and early recognition, reinforcing our belief that stories rooted in authentic human emotion can resonate across cultures and borders. This early momentum has encouraged us to continue pushing creative and technical boundaries while remaining grounded in honest, character-driven storytelling.

This film is deeply personal to all of us. As co-directors from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a distinct visual language and narrative perspective, we are united by a shared belief in cinema as a medium that can entertain, provoke thought, and stir emotion simultaneously. Our earlier collaboration on Champion’s Road opened new creative pathways and affirmed our commitment to ambitious storytelling. With Third Floor Pigu, we carried that same discipline and creative curiosity forward, fusing psychological depth with the visceral intensity of horror.

Set against the vibrant yet enigmatic backdrop of Dar es Salaam, the film follows Dalima and Nana, two lovers trapped in a hotel overtaken by a malevolent force that intends to tear them apart. Their struggle extends beyond physical danger into the emotional and psychological toll that terror inflicts on intimacy, trust, and love. Survival, in this story, is as much about emotional endurance as it is about escape.

We believe horror should do more than frighten; it should resonate. Every shadow, silence, and creak within Third Floor Pigu is carefully designed to unsettle the senses while inviting reflection on the fears and relationships that define us as human beings. The third floor is not merely a location; it is a metaphor for the psychological thresholds we all encounter, moments of uncertainty that test who we are when confronted with darkness.

Our goal with Third Floor Pigu is to create an immersive cinematic experience that keeps audiences on edge while leaving a lasting emotional imprint. Beyond its thrills, the film reflects on how we confront the unknown and how love and resilience can endure even in the face of overwhelming terror.