Katrina Mugume
Producer | Director
Filmmaker, director and producer Katrina Mugume is a child of the diaspora. She was born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, where she discovered her artistic calling and draws inspiration and purpose for her work today. She moved to Vancouver, Canada, in 2015 to attend Simon Fraser University’s film school in pursuit of her dreams, graduating with a BFA in Communications with a major in film production. As an emerging voice, her films capture and critically question the lives and cultures of Black people as they evolve in response to the world. Currently, she is working on her debut documentary “Afande,” an intimate look at the life of her father, a revolutionary Ugandan general. She is also passionate about fostering a community for BIPOC women in the film industry as an intern for Women in Film and Television Vancouver, VIFF Catalyst mentorship alumni and now VIFF Catalyst Jury member."
"My current artistic practice is heavily influenced by my desire to put stories of the global African diaspora on screen, in more nuanced and accurate narratives. To explore our humanity in contrast to the times. I am ever fascinated by the relationship between the power of the visual medium and the responsibility we share as creators."
