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FilmMaker 📽🎬📷🇺🇬: [Film & Stage Director| Cinematographer| Actor]

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skills

Actor
Cinematographer
Director
Editor
Gaffer
Grip
Producer
Scriptwriter

education

Bachelors degree of Arts in Drama and Film from the Department of Performing Arts and Film Makerere University

experience

Sharifu Kisambira mostly called ‘’Sheryph Ks’’ born in Mayuge, Uganda on 21st November, is a talented Ugandan filmmaker based in Kampala. His journey in the world of cinema began with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in Drama And film from the Department of Performing Arts & Film at Makerere University. During his three-year academic journey, Sharifu immersed himself in both theoretical and practical studies, honing his skills as a Film & Stage Director, an Actor, and a Camera Operator. His dedication paid off, and in January 2020, he proudly graduated with diverse credentials. Sharifu Kisambira’s career has been marked by a rich tapestry of experiences and achievements such as Television Series SANYU In 2021-2024, Sharifu featured in the TV series SANYU by Nabwiso Films, portraying the character of Askari. Sheryph has also lent his talent to television commercials like Teacher Oyilo In 2021, representing the character of a Mechanic endorsed by Shell Helix oil, Tukomye Okutuntuza In 2019 where he featured as Kiwewa endorsed by USAID. As a student, Sharifu featured and directed several impactful projects such as Ruined a stage play by Lynn Nottage Directed by Charles Mulekwa and staged at the Ndere Centre and also at Makerere University in 2017 where he acted as Commander Osembega and in 2019, Sheryph directed poker by Jean-Pierre Martinez staged at the Uganda National Cultural Centre which delve him into the world of Creative directors after making the play fit to Ugandan audience. He has also featured in plays like Vukani by Sindiwe Magona 2018, Next by Torrence McNally 2020, all staged at the Uganda National Cultural center (UNCC) among others. Sharifu Kisambira’s passion and hard work has culminated into other notable Works where he has served as both a Camera Operator and a Focus Puller such as; SANYU SERIES 2021-2024 Produced and directed by Mathew Nabwiso, THE PASSENGER 2023 directed by Hadijah Nakanjako, produced by Usama Mukwaya,Hadijah Nakanjako and Meddy Serwadda. WHEN YOU BECOME ME 2023 directed and produced by Mathew Nabwiso, BUILDING 62 2023 directed and produced by Hakim Zziwa, SABOTAGE 2023 directed and produced by Mathew Nabwiso. Sheryph has also writen and produced ‘’ESTRANGED” directed by himself. Other films include; BOUNDARY MWISHO by Hakim Zziwa, JIMBI by Tusabe Ivan among others. Sharifu Kisambira’s dedication to his craft, attention to detail, and creative flair continue to propel him to new heights in the world of Ugandan cinema. His journey is a testament to the power of passion and persistence.

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