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First Scene – Dear Darling
Screenstorytellers rarely talk about the first scene. Maybe because it feels too personal. It feels naked, personal, or dare I say, explicit. Like confessing the first dream you had before […] More
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FILM PRODUCERS’ MASTERCLASS CLOSES
Yesterday marked the conclusion of a powerful four-day Film Producers Masterclass facilitated by renowned Nigerian producer Chris Odeh. The workshop brought together aspiring and established producers eager to refine their […] More
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NGALABI 2025 CLOSES IN STYLE
Over the weekend, on Saturday 26th July, marked the vibrant closing of the 9th edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival at Goethe-Zentrum Kampala in Bukoto. For me, it was my […] More
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Sacred Love Film Review
At the end of the day, most African films have the same problems. They don’t take time to work that script; the ideas are usually brilliant but somehow, the story […] More
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CASTING WORKSHOP AT KAMPALA FILM SCHOOL
I had the privilege of facilitating a beginner’s casting workshop at Kampala Film School, hosted as part of a two-week Directing for Fiction program led by the incredible filmmaker Pamela […] More
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FROM DIAMONDS TO DRAMA
Twelve billion dollars. That is the pledge from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to boost our flagging economy through roads, power systems, and mining infrastructure. Yet if we build outward without […] More
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MATATU FILM STAGE 3 IN KAMPALA
On Saturday, October 4th, between 5 PM and 10 PM, the 3rd edition of Matatu Film Stage officially kicked off in grand style, with a double experience at Nawab Asian […] More
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Neighbouring Rights in Uganda’s Film Industry
Version tailored specifically for the film industry: Neighbouring Rights in Uganda’s Film Industry (Under the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025) Copyright vs Neighbouring Rights, What’s the Difference? Think […] More
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LOVE LUST AND CONFUSION. Trailer Web series
LOVE, LUST AND CONFUSION is a new Ugandan web series coming soon on youtube. Here is the trailer/teaser Subscribe on the channel as we wait https://youtube.com/@Kesafilmz #MakingUgFilmsFamous #UgandanActors More
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Let’s talk about Opportunities Are Here.
Ok, let’s talk about Opportunities Are Here. So, I was invited for the premiere of You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye, but for some reason, by the time I reached […] More
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WHAT NEXT FOR MATATU FILM STAGE?
Matatu Film Stage’s third edition was a lively celebration of Ugandan cinema. From October 4 to 10, Kampala buzzed with film, discussion, and creativity as filmmakers, audiences, and industry leaders […] More
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Nabwiso Mathew to International Emmys Membership
Uganda’s film industry has received another boost on the global stage as renowned producer Nabwiso Mathew, President of the Producers Guild of Uganda (PGU), has been elected among the 48 […] More
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FILM HAS A SEAT AT THE TABLE OF THE NATIONAL CAKE
Last week, I read through the 2025/2026 Uganda national budget. Not something most filmmakers would usually do on a Sunday morning, but I’m glad I did (I can share a […] More
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A Heist Driven by Love: A Reflective Analysis of “Cards on the Table”
Title: Card on The Table Written and Produced by: Shirleen Wangari Director: Victor Gatonye I chose to engage with Cards on the Table through the thematic lens of “a heist […] More
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FINALLY A SHAKIRA KIBIRIGE SFX MAKEUP WORKSHOP IN KAMPALA
Celebrated Ugandan multi-award-winning makeup and costume designer Shakira Kibirige is finally bringing her expertise to a live local audience with a rare physical workshop in Kampala. This highly anticipated session […] More
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UGANDANS TRAVEL AND WIN AT ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
As I sat on the bus back to Kampala from Dar es Salaam, I turned around, looked at the team I had travelled with, and couldn’t help but smile with […] More
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Filmmakers Mix & Mingle Returns with a Bang After 7-Year Hiatus
On Saturday, 18th April 2026, the highly anticipated Filmmakers Mix & Mingle made a powerful comeback, re-establishing itself as a key professional networking platform for the film industry. The […] More
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in CinemaPGU MEETS POLICY MAKERS AGAIN FOR BENEFITS OF THE UGANDA FILM INDUSTRY
Uganda’s film industry continues to gain momentum as key stakeholders unite to build a stronger, more sustainable creative sector. Yesterday, the Producers Guild Uganda (PGU), led by President Matthew […] More
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