The Blind Date (film)

The Blind Date is a 2021 Ugandan film written and directed by Loukman Ali starring Martha Kay, Michael Wawuyo Jr. and Raymond Rushabiro. The short film marks the second collaboration between Usama Mukwaya and Loukman Ali after Kyaddala TV Series which was released in 2019. The Blind Date is the first of the numerous episodes meant to make an anthology, with the follow-up episode already in the making. The film won Best short film at the 8th Uganda Film Festival awards. It had its African premiere at the 24th Zanzibar International Film Festival.

Plot
Jeff (Michael Wawuyo Jr.) has a crush on a girl (Martha Kay) that's way outside his social class but he won't let that stop him. He'll do whatever it takes, including breaking a few rules.

Cast

 * Martha Kay as Emily
 * Michael Wawuyo Jr. as Jeff
 * Raymond Rushabiro as Jacob
 * Patriq Nkakalukanyi as Martin
 * River Dan Rugaju as Nathan
 * Allen Musumba as Jacobs Wife

Won

 * 2021: Best Short Film, Uganda Film Festival

Nominated

 * 2021: Best Short Film, 42 Durban International Film Festival