Hassan Mageye on a film set

About

HASSAN MAGEYE

Ugandan/American Writer, Director and Producer.

Hassan Mageye is a Ugandan/American writer, director and producer whose filmmaking career spans more than a decade. He studied Mass Communication at Makerere University and moved from an early interest in journalism toward filmmaking.

His work has focused on African stories, cultural identity, social themes and character-driven drama. Hassan currently resides in California.

Recognition

Awards & Nominations

  • 2013

    Pearl International Film Festival

    King’s Virgin

    Best Supporting Actor

    Award
  • 2015

    Uganda Film Festival

    The Tailor

    Best Director nomination

    Nomination
  • 2016

    Uganda Film Festival

    Invisible Cuffs

    Best Actor in Film

    Award
  • 2017

    Uganda Film Festival

    Devil’s Chest

    Best Director

    Award
  • 2017

    Uganda Film Festival

    Devil’s Chest

    Best Feature Film

    Award
  • 2022

    Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nigeria

    Tinka’s Story

    Best Visual Effects nomination (film)

    Nomination
  • 2022

    Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nigeria

    Tinka’s Story

    Best Young/Promising Actor nomination — Agnes Knight Kebirungi

    Nomination
  • 2022

    Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Nigeria

    Tinka’s Story

    Best Sound Editor nomination — Hassan Mageye

    Nomination
  • 2025

    Uganda Film Festival

    Kimote

    Best Director nomination

    Nomination
  • 2025

    Uganda Film Festival

    Kimote

    Best Screenplay nomination

    Nomination
  • 2025

    Silicon Valley African Film Festival · USA

    Kimote

    Official Selection

    Selection
  • 2025

    Academy Awards

    Kimote

    Uganda’s official submission for the 98th Academy Awards

    Submission
  • 2026

    Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Nigeria

    Kimote

    Best Indigenous Language Film — East Africa nomination

    Nomination