Tag Archives: Film

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The stage is set for the grand return of the Ikon Film and Television Awards. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better. Organised by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, Reach A Hand Uganda, and Sauti Plus Media Hub, the awards are the …

 Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights the potential of low-budget yet high-quality filmmaking on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A collaboration between Netflix, South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and distribution partner, …

COMMENT | AARON ORENA | The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually diminishing, Ugandans are cautiously learning to watch and appreciate local shows. Slowly, these shows have begun to curve out a place in popular culture. Unknown …

Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) through the Uganda Film Festival has integrated the Karamoja sub-region into the Regional Film competition festivals to promote local content and diversity. On Friday, the filmmakers drawn from Arua, Gulu, and Lango converged at Hotel Africana in Moroto district for …

 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Tuko Pamoja docuseries by Dr Evelyn Cindy Magara  and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) documentary film (series) is about Uganda’s heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) has granted Shillings 1.2 billion to 14 locally scripted film and drama projects as part of a Content Development Support Program’s second cohort. Launched in 2021, the first cohort had 4 winners, while this year, 14 projects secured the grants. …

The sector faces several challenges, including limited access to financing and copyright infringement due to weak copyright laws, enforcement mechanisms and a lack of awareness Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Africa’s multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, is working on the establishment of a US$1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 …

  COMMENT | DOREEN MIREMBE | Uganda’s film industry is experiencing a resurgence, marking a significant departure from years of watching neighboring countries’ industries thrive. Over the past five years, there has been a noticeable surge in the consumption and appreciation of locally produced TV shows and films. This new-found …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Trade Centre and European Union have announced a business acceleration project for young entrepreneurs in the Ugandan film industry. Dubbed ‘Opportunities are Here’ (OAH), the project will focus on boosting the Ugandan film industry to provide young talents in Uganda with specialised mentoring, …

Why film is a cost-effective avenue that can be leveraged to create curiosity and sell a destination COMMENT | HASSAN SALEH | Entertainment and tourism have over the years collaborated developing a mutually beneficial relationship that has seen their paths cross that the two cannot be separated. As intertwined as these …