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MUSOKE ALI
Filmmaker / Cinematographer
Plot 4, Rubaga Estates,
Mobile +256 783 146 769 / 705 146 769
Website: www.alimusoke.com
Email: www.alimusoke@gmail.com
alifilmmaker@gmail.com
RESUME
Ali is remarkably astute, creative, and talented professional offering broad-based experience
across all genres; commercials, corporate Videos long and short narrative films and music
videos. Demonstrates paramount efforts in Cinematography, Video Editing and Color
Grading with comprehensive skills in creative development and client relations. Exemplifies
in-depth knowledge in managing multiple projects from concept development through
execution and delivery while meeting all budget and schedule requirements. Excels highly in
team work and always works beyond his capabilities to fulfill the desired goals. Accustomed
to working and establishing win-win relationships with diverse clients, and an extreme
capability to multitask in fiercely competitive, stressful, and fast-paced environments.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
Nominated for best cinematographer (Reform Movie) in Uganda Film Festival 2014
My Short Film “ADVERSARIES” Received special selection for best East African Short Film in
Amakula Kampala International Festive 2012
Won best Film “The Source” in UWOL Competition, an online competition 2012
“The Source” got special recognition in Zuka Students Film Festival 2012
KEY STRENGTHS
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Cinematography
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Photography
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Problem Resolution and Decision Making
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Time Management and Prioritization
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Video Editing
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Color Grading
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
DIPLOMA IN FILM, TV & VIDEO PRODUCTION
Kampala University, Film Department, UG: 2009- 2010
CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
St Lawrence University Kampala. UG: 2011
FILM WORKSHOPS
Maisha Screen Writing 2011, Participant
Maisha Annual Documentary Lab 2012, Technical Participant
Maisha Annual Documentary Lab 2013, Technical Participant
Maisha Youth Lab 2013, Technical Mentor
Maisha Annual Documentary lab 2014, Technical Mentor and Coordinator
Manya Female Documentary Workshop 2014, Technical Mentor
Manya Children Film workshop 2013 Technical Mentor
CAREER PROGRESSION
SHORT FILMS
PROJECT TITLE
YEAR
PRODUCTION ROLE
Thugs
2011
Cinematographer
My Culture
2011
Cinematographer
Razo and Rabongo
2012
Cinematographer
Adversaries
2012
Director of Photography
Nico the donkey
2013
Cinematographer
Saving Maisha
2013
Cinematographer
A Fork , A Spoon And A Knight
2014
Camera Assistant
Wardrobe
2014
Director of Photography
A dog Story
2015
Director of Photography
FEATURE FILMS
PROJECT TITLE
YEAR
PRODUCTION ROLE
The Crying Man
2012
Cinematographer
Days of Distress
2012
Director of Photography
Chicago Bastards
2013
Director of Photography
House Arrest
2013
Cinematographer
Reform
2014
Cinematographer
Queen Of Katwe
2015
Camera Assistant
COMMERCIALS (2013)
ROLE: CINEMATOGRAPHER
Britain Biscuits, UWA (protecting Wildlife) Legal Paints, Sparkle Saloon
TV SERIES (2014) ROLE: CINEMATOGRAPHER
Love Makanika (Directed by Dilman Dila)
DOCUMENTARIES
PROJECT TITLE
YEAR
PRODUCTION ROLE
The Source
2012
Cinematographer
Boda Boda
2013
Cinematographer
Stop Aids Now
2013
Cinematographer
Jjajja Hilda & the Star Fish Story
2013
Cinematographer
The Winsenga App
2014
Cinematographer/Editor
Peace
2014
Cinematographer
Series of Health Videos
2014
Cinematographer/ Editor
MOST OF THE LINKS TO THE ABOVE PROJECTS MAY BE FOUND ON MY WEBSITE
www.alimusoke.com
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Alumni, Maisha Film Lab
Film Mentor; Maisha Film Lab
Crew, Africa Interactive (Netherlands)
DOP/Creative Producer; Stone Age Pictures
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows, Vista and Macintosh
SOFTWARE: Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Audacity, and Microsoft Office Suite:
CAMERA VIDEO EQUIPMENT: Arri Alex XT Arri Alexa, Red Cameras, Canon C300, Canon
XLH-1 HD, Sony FS700, Black Magic Cinema , Canon DSLRs (5D Mk 111 & 11, 7D. 60D. T3i,
T2i) among others.
ALI MUSOKE