Mageye
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
2013Pearl International Film Festival
King’s Virgin
Best Supporting Actor
Award
2015Uganda Film Festival
The Tailor
Best Director nomination
Nomination
2016Uganda Film Festival
Invisible Cuffs
Best Actor in Film
Award
2017Uganda Film Festival
Devil’s Chest
Best Director
Award
2017Uganda Film Festival
Devil’s Chest
Best Feature Film
Award
2022Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nigeria
Tinka’s Story
Best Visual Effects nomination (film)
Nomination
2022Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nigeria
Tinka’s Story
Best Young/Promising Actor nomination — Agnes Knight Kebirungi
Nomination
2022Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Nigeria
Tinka’s Story
Best Sound Editor nomination — Hassan Mageye
Nomination
2025Uganda Film Festival
Kimote
Best Director nomination
Nomination
2025Uganda Film Festival
Kimote
Best Screenplay nomination
Nomination
2025Silicon Valley African Film Festival · USA
Kimote
Official Selection
Selection
2025Academy Awards
Kimote
Uganda’s official submission for the 98th Academy Awards
Submission
2026Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Nigeria
Kimote
Best Indigenous Language Film — East Africa nomination
Nomination