Ugandan filmmaker Linda Dinah wins best female sound designer at WIFA Kenya

Ugandan filmmaker Linda Dinah was awarded the Best Female Sound Designer accolade at the 6th edition of the Women in Film Awards (WIFA) Kenya. 

This recognition came in honour of her exceptional sound design work on two feature films, The Immersive Alarm and Deadbeat, both of which were produced during her time at the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy as part of the Class of 2024.

The two films, which later aired on M-Net’s Maisha Magic Prime, solidified Linda’s growing reputation as a talented sound designer. 

The Immersive Alarm, a fantasy film about a boy who travels through time to prove his father's innocence, showcased her ability to enhance the film’s emotional and suspenseful moments with meticulous sound design. 

In contrast, Deadbeat, a dark comedy about a father leaving posthumous burial instructions for his son, benefitted from Linda’s ability to blend humour and depth through sound.

Reflecting on her win, Linda expressed her pride and the significance of the achievement for both herself and Ugandan women in technical film fields. She stated:

"This is such a wonderful surprise! As a Ugandan winning in Kenya, this moment reminds me of what we are always striving for—film without borders. I am grateful to MultiChoice Talent Factory for being a home where I refined my craft, and this award is proof of that growth. This award is not just for me but for every Ugandan woman who aspires to break into technical fields in film."

Victoria Goro, Academy Director of MTF East Africa, praised Linda’s accomplishment, acknowledging the academy’s role in nurturing new talent in the African film industry.

She also highlighted the continued success of MTF alumni like Samuel Mafayo and Agola Simon, noting the growing impact of the academy’s graduates on the future of African cinema.