Morris Mugisha

Morris Herbert Mugisha, known as Morris Mugisha, is a Ugandan actor, director, photographer, model, and reality television personality. He represented Uganda in the third season of Big Brother Africa in 2008 and directed the feature film Stain, which received twelve nominations at the Uganda Film Festival Awards, winning five, and secured an award at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early life

Born in Kigezi, Mugisha graduated from Makerere University with a degree in arts (literature, communication, and film), a diploma in performing arts (music, dance, and drama), and a diploma in radio and TV production.

Career

Before appearing on Big Brother Africa in 2008, where he placed sixth, Mugisha worked as a model and photographer. After the show, he founded MOIDEAS, a production company where he serves as art director, producer, and copywriter. His first production, the 2019 short film Fear Knows My Name, marked his entry into filmmaking. In 2021, his directorial debut Stain earned twelve nominations at the Uganda Film Festival Awards, winning five, including Best Feature Film. The film also garnered six nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Nigeria, with Mugisha nominated for Best Director and the film winning Best Actress in a Leading Role. Mugisha began acting in radio and television commercials before landing his first onscreen role as Kevin in Mistakes Girls Do. He later appeared in Kyaddala (2019), Black Glove, and Sanyu (2021).

Filmography +Film Year Title Role Notes 2008 Big Brother Africa Morris Reality TV2017 Mistakes Girls Do Kevin Television series 2019 Fear Knows My Name Short film (as a director, producer & writer) Kyaddala Rugby Coach Television series2020 Stain Feature film (as director and producer)2021 Black Glove Brook Feature film (as an actor)2022 Tembele Feature film (as director and producer)

Awards and nominations Year Nominated work Association Category Result 2022 Tembele Uganda Film Festival Awards Best Feature Film 2021 Stain Viewers' Choice Award Best Indigenous Film Best Screenplay Best Director Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Film Best film in an African Language Best Director Best Script (Screen Play)