About me

Award Nominated Filmmaker

Bukky Wonda is a prolific filmmaker whose film projects have been nominated for prestigious Film Festivals across North America and Africa including the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), in the United States of America.

In September 2020, Bukky made her directorial debut with the first ever African Canadian Drama Series, The African Family. The series has generated a lot of interests among Calgarians, filmmakers and talents alike who see this as a much needed project. Media companies such as CBC, Global News, CTV, Yahoo and MSN have featured the series on TV and their website.

Director
and Filmmaker

Over the last five years, I have had the pleasure to work on several film projects as a producer, director and Executive Producer. I love film so much that I have gone as far as investing in several local film projects here in Canada and beyond just because I wanted to be involved in the industry. I love to see stories told, talents discovered and filmmakers succeed. In 2020, I directed the African Family series, the first of its kind drama series that explores the story of a young diaspora African woman who in search of her own identity, is forced to choose between her family and her happiness. You can learn more about the project by clicking the link below.

Talented, Professional Actress

For me, acting is an escape that allows me to live so many different lives. It allows me to connect to this world in a way that nothing else does. I love telling stories and connecting deeply to other human beings. I have had the blessing to act in so many movies and TV drama including “The African Family”, “Awkward Things about Losing Weight” “Bridges” and more. When I am not in front of the camera, I am behind it helping bring stories to life.

Story
Teller

As a professional filmmaker and actress, I constantly receive emails from people all over the world asking me about the ins and outs of the film industry. I believe in the power of sharing information that empowers us to move forward as a community. This is why I launched The Bukky Wonda Podcast, where I bring you stories from the filmmaking community here in Calgary and beyond. Some of the topics that I cover includes, How to get started in the film industry, how to raise money for your film and more. Click the button below to listen now.

life quote

Trust the process

Everything always works out in the long run.

 

 

 

 

 

The African Family series.

My podcast

The Bukky Wonda Story

In this first episode of The Bukky Wonda Podcast, I go deep into my story. I reveal how I got started in this industry and what keeps me going. I hope you learn something from this.

Dan Gretton Story

Dan is one of Calgary's most sought after Boom OP and sound technician. He has worked on several major projects including Netflix's Lost in Space. This is a special episode for all those who wants to know what it takes to make it as a sound man behind the scenes.

Sylvester Ndumbi Episode

One of Calgary's most respected producers, Sylvester opens up about his story and how he made it in the film industry.





Contact me

Bukky Wonda

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