Director
Director focused on intimate social dramas and premium commercial storytelling.
Samuel Okello directs narrative films, branded content and documentary-led campaigns between Kampala, Entebbe and Jinja. His work combines a disciplined visual language with performances rooted in everyday Ugandan life.
Uganda
Nile Shadows
Feature film · 2025
Kampala, Uganda · Directed by Samuel Okello
A young archivist follows a forgotten family recording across Kampala and Jinja, uncovering a quiet political memory.
Locations: Kampala Blackbox Studio, Jinja Nile Warehouse, Old Kampala Courtyard
Main crew: Ivan Mugisha, Esther Mbabazi, Isaac Mugisha, Miriam Akello
Uganda
Kampala After Rain
Series · 2025
Kampala, Uganda · Directed by Samuel Okello
A restrained city drama following three creative workers rebuilding their careers after a production collapses.
Locations: Kampala Blackbox Studio, Nakasero Rooftop Grid, Old Kampala Courtyard
Main crew: Ivan Mugisha, Esther Mbabazi, Lilian Namakula, Noah Kato
Uganda
Entebbe Line
Commercial · 2026
Entebbe, Uganda · Directed by Samuel Okello
A premium travel and telecom campaign built around Entebbe, Lake Victoria and polished urban interiors.
Locations: Entebbe Lake Villa, Wakiso Studio Compound
Main crew: Miriam Akello, Jacob Lwanga, Doreen Nansubuga
Uganda
Golden Hour Kampala
Branded content · 2026
Kampala, Uganda · Directed by Samuel Okello
A premium beauty and lifestyle campaign shot across controlled studio interiors and warm Kampala exteriors.
Locations: Kampala Blackbox Studio, Nakasero Rooftop Grid
Main crew: Brian Ocen, Patience Atum, Ronald Kasule, Chioma Adekunle
