Dabbo D Films
For the next generation of African film
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Dabbo D Films is a Uganda-based film production and distribution company co-founded by Semulema Daniel and David Cecil, who first collaborated as teacher and student before producing the critically acclaimed film Imperial Blue. Built on the belief that sustainability is essential to the future of African cinema, Dabbo D Films exists to create commercially viable African stories and build effective distribution solutions around them. At the heart of the company’s mission is a commitment to reimagining the African film ecosystem producing bold, original content and ensuring it reaches audiences locally, regionally, and globally. By reinvesting revenues back into new productions, Dabbo D Films supports a circular model that fuels creative independence and economic growth for African filmmakers. With a strong foundation in storytelling and a forward-thinking approach to distribution, Dabbo D Films is not just producing films it is building a bridge between artistic vision and commercial opportunity.
Creative Producing
Creative Producing
We partner with filmmakers from concept to completion, ensuring that every story is nurtured with care and clarity. From development to delivery, we provide creative oversight, production support, and strategic guidance to bring bold, high-quality films to life while maintaining a strong artistic vision throughout the process.
Post-Production
Post-Production
Our in-house post-production team offers editing, color grading, sound design, and mastering services to ensure your film meets global technical and creative standards. Whether it's a short or a feature, we focus on quality and storytelling, enhancing each frame to reflect your film’s full potential.
Distribution
Distribution
At Dabbo D Films, we specialize in building audience-first distribution models. We connect powerful stories with audiences across Africa and beyond through cinema releases, community screenings, digital platforms, and partnerships that ensure your film reaches the people who need to see it.
Cinema Experiences
Cinema Experiences
We bring the magic of cinema to places without screens. Through curated pop-up screenings, open-air events, and community-led cinema activations, we create memorable film experiences for audiences in underserved areas transforming town halls, schoolyards, and open fields into spaces of shared storytelling.
Productions
Imperial Blue
Imperial Blue
Imperial Blue is a Ugandan-British Fantasy Thriller, filmed mainly in western Uganda, with post-production in London and Kampala. It premiered at Raindance Film Festival (UK) with numerous festival screenings in Africa, the USA and Europe in 2019-20. Following distribution deals with Port Royal Media (UK) and Indigenous Film (SA), Imperial Blue was offered an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime Africa. It was widely-reviewed (Rotten Tomatoes score 71%) and is now available on major online platforms, including Apple TV, Sky Film, GooglePlay and many more.
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