Elly E. Debuni (Directing)

Elly E. Debuni is a rising Ugandan filmmaker. He is a director, writer, and producer blazing through Northern Uganda's cinematic silence with bold vision and fresh fire. In a space long overdue for new blood, Debuni arrived with purpose - and the timing couldn't be more perfect. His short films - Hurdles of Hope (2024), a gripping sports drama, and Echoes Of Sarah(2025), a psychological thriller pulsing with tension - announce a rare voice: young, fearless, and unapologetically rooted in culture. His stories are crafted with urgency and depth, fusing the soul of Lango heritage with modern cinematic language to provoke, uplift, and stir. From Lira City, Debuni is more than a filmmaker - he's a spoken word artist, poet and cultural architect shaping not just stories, but a movement. He is pioneering a shift toward indigenous language storytelling, boldly blending Leb Lango with English to reclaim the screen for voices that...Read More