Award-Winning Costume Designer | Film Makeup Artist | Founder of Karakta Film in Fashion Exhibition

Meet Esther Nakaziba, a Ugandan multidisciplinary artist with over seven years of experience in film, theatre, and visual storytelling across East Africa.

Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Fine Art and Design from Makerere University, Esther has built a career bringing characters to life through costume design, special effects makeup, and character creation.

Her impressive screen credits include 27 Guns, Bed of Thorns, Kafa Coh, and Katera: Punishment Island, a Netflix African Folk Tales short directed by Loukman Ali, as well as the award-winning short film Jimbi.

Beyond her creative practice, Esther is the founder, curator, and producer of the Karakta Film in Fashion Exhibition, an initiative celebrating the often-overlooked artistry behind African film and storytelling.

At Faces of Impact EP 6, Esther brings a unique perspective on building a career behind the scenes, turning specialised creative skills into professional opportunities, and creating sustainable pathways within the film and creative industries.

Join us as she shares insights on transforming creativity into a career and proving that there are countless opportunities beyond the spotlight!