Wakaliwood, Uganda's low budget DIY cinema revolution

Wakali Wood, a DIY cinema industry in Uganda's Kampala, is known for its action-packed, low-budget films. Founded by Isaac Nabuana, who started making movies in 2005, Wakali Wood has gained international attention with films like 'Who Killed Captain Alex'. The community-driven initiative involves unpaid actors with diverse backgrounds, emphasizing improvisation and creativity. Despite limited resources, Wakali Wood has become a mainstream production house, focusing on entertainment and laughter as key elements of life.

What is the primary focus of films produced in Wakali Wood?

• Science fiction

• Action-packed comedies

• Romantic comedies

• Documentaries

Who is the founder and director of Wakali Wood?

• Geoffrey Nabuana

• Isaac Nabuana

• Chima Musaja

• Alan Hoffmanis

How does Wakali Wood manage to create props and equipment for their films?

• By renting from other studios

• By improvising and making them in-house

• Through donations

• By purchasing from Hollywood

What was the impact of the film 'Who Killed Captain Alex' on Wakali Wood?

• It won several international awards

• It gained a cult following worldwide

• It was banned in Uganda

• It was a commercial failure

What is Isaac Nabuana's main goal when making movies?

• To promote Ugandan culture

• To win awards

• To educate the audience

• To entertain people