Dilman Dila

Dilman Dila is a renowned Ugandan author, filmmaker, and social activist. He has made significant strides in the literary and filmmaking industries, gaining recognition through his unique storytelling abilities and powerful narratives. Dila's literary career has been marked by several prestigious nominations and awards, including the Million Writers Award nomination in 2008 for his short story "Homecoming." In 2013, his short story collection "A Killing in the Sun" was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and longlisted for the Short Story Day Africa Prize.

Dila's writing journey began in 2001 when he first appeared in print in The Sunday Vision. Since then, his works have been featured in various literary magazines and anthologies. His most recent literary works include the sci-fi "Lights on Water," the novelette "The Terminal Move," and the romance novella "Cranes Crest at Sunset," all of which are available on Amazon. Apart from his literary accomplishments, Dila is also an accomplished filmmaker, with notable works such as the masterpiece "What Happened in Room 13" (2007) and the narrative feature "The Felistas Fable" (2013), which was nominated for Best First Feature at AMAA 2014.

In addition to his storytelling abilities, Dila is also a social activist, using his platform to advocate for various social issues. His website, which provides more information about his life and works, is a testament to his commitment to using his talents to make a difference. Dila's contributions to the literary and filmmaking industries have cemented his place as a respected and accomplished artist in Uganda and beyond. His works continue to inspire and captivate audiences, leaving a lasting impact on those who experience them.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 A Killing in the Sun 2014
2 Where Rivers Go to Die 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Cranes Crest at Sunset 2013
Luna Novella Books
# Title Year
1 Of Fire and Stone 2020
2 Just Add Water 2021
3 Dread and The Broken Witch 2021
4 The Future God of Love 2021
5 Skin for Skin 2021
6 The Queen of the High Fields 2022
7 Luca 2022
8 Broken Paradise 2023
9 Ashes of the Ancestors 2023
10 The Night Begins 2023
11 The Lies We Tell Ourselves 2023
Dilman Dila Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Feast, Famine & Potluck 2013
2 Ravensmoot 2013
3 Terra Incognita 2015
4 The Apex Book of World SF 4 2015
5 AfroSFv2 2015
6 African Monsters 2015
7 Myriad Lands: Volume 1: Around the World 2016
8 Uncanny Magazine Issue 24 September/October 2018 2018
9 AfroSFv3 2018
10 The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2021
11 Professor Charlatan Bardot’s Travel Anthology to the Most Haunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World 2021
12 Africa Risen 2022