In Just Hours

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In Just Hours
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Directed by Usama Mukwaya
Written byUsama Mukwaya
Produced by Mariam Ndagire
Starring
  • Ssentongo Isaac
  • Allen Musumba
  • Veronica Nakayo
CinematographyKugonza Isaac
Edited byEmanuel Bukenya
Release date
  • July 2013 (2013-07)
Country Uganda
LanguageLuganda/ English

In Just Hours is a 2012 Ugandan short drama film written and directed by Usama Mukwaya. [1] Produced through the Mariam Ndagire Film and Performing Arts Centre under the Movie Furnace project, the movie won the best film in the competition's second season. [2] It premiered in the Nile Diaspora International Film Festival and later screened at the 2012 Manya Human Rights Film Festival and gained recognition for its tight pacing and emotional depth. [3] [4] [5] It was also nominated in the 4th Pearl International Film Festival for best student film under the MNFPAC. [6] [7] [8]

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Plot

Peter is about to be surprised by a mysterious, crude condition from the disease he has been suffering from. Weirdly the condition he is suffering from is only about to get fatal in the next few hours and if not treated quickly and carefully, he might not be sexually productive again. [9]

Cast

Production

Filmed in Kampala’s Katwe slum, In Just Hours was produced by Mukwaya’s production company. The cast included emerging Ugandan actors, with locations capturing the gritty reality of urban life. Production took two weeks, using handheld cameras to enhance the film’s raw aesthetic. Mukwaya, known for films like *Bala Bala Sese*, aimed to highlight social issues while proving Ugandan filmmakers could create compelling stories with limited resources. [10] [11]

Feature film adaptation

A feature film based on the same story is in development. [12]

Reception

The film was well-received at local festivals, earning a Best Short Film nomination at the 2012 Manya Festival. Audiences praised its emotional intensity and relatable characters, though some critics noted technical limitations due to budget constraints. It was screened at community centers and schools, sparking discussions on poverty and crime. The film’s success boosted Mukwaya’s reputation, cementing his role in Uganda’s film industry. [13]

References

  1. 1 2 "In Just Hours | Ugscreen | Ugandan Movies, Actors, Movie News". Ugscreen. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  2. ↑ Mulumba, Abu-Baker. "Mukwaya Wins Film Contest". The_Observer (Uganda) . Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "NDIFF-selection" (PDF). Nile's Diaspora International Film Festival (NDIFF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Baranga, Samson. "The Observer". The Observer (Uganda) . Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Brief Film Program 2013" (PDF). Manya Human Rights International Film Festival. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "Full PIFF Nomination's List | Uganda films news". Nile's Diaspora International Film Festival (NDIFF). Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  7. ↑ ChimpReports (2014-05-21). "AIDS Film Scoops 12 Nods At Piff 2014". ChimpReports. Archived from the original on 2024-11-30. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Ugandan Short Films: A Growing Industry". Cascade Festival of African Films. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Mukwaya, Usama (2013-06-05), In Just Hours (Short, Drama), Ssentongo Isaac, Allen Musumba, Veronica Nakayo, retrieved 2025-06-24
  10. ↑ "Usama Mukwaya's Contributions to Ugandan Cinema" . Retrieved 23 June 2025.[ permanent dead link ]
  11. ↑ "Maisha Film Lab | Usama Osam Mukwaya" . Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  12. ↑ Mukwaya, Usama, In Just Hours, Mariam Ndagire, Usama Mukwaya, Fauziah Nakiboneka, retrieved 23 June 2025
  13. ↑ "Manya Human Rights Film Festival Archives". Manya Human Rights International Film Festival. Retrieved 23 June 2025.[ permanent dead link ]
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