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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
A Killing in the Sun
2014
2
Where Rivers Go to Die
2023
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Cranes Crest at Sunset
2013
Luna Novella Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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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