Uganda film industry
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PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FILM INDUSTRY
In every growing film industry, standards are built not just by talent or technology, but by the integrity of those who lead (the producers and directors). As the people at […] More
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THE FILM INCOME ACCELERATOR 2025
On Saturday, July 5th, I had the pleasure of attending the Film Income Accelerator, a pitch finale event that concluded a powerful 4-week workshop designed to turn creative film projects […] More
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UGANDA NOW HAS A MOBILE CINEMA
Earlier this morning, at UCC House in Bugolobi, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) officially unveiled a brand-new Cinema Mobile Van, a groundbreaking step for the country’s creative industry. The […] More
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UCC Support Continues to Transform Uganda’s Young Filmmakers
The growth of Uganda’s film industry is increasingly being driven by talented young creatives who are turning opportunities into success stories. One such filmmaker is Issa Masadde Yusuf from Kawempe, […] More
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DO I QUIT MY JOB FOR ACTING?
This article is a page from my upcoming book ‘LETTERS TO MY ACTOR’, my personal dedication to actors who will land on a copy. Its a compilation of letters of […] More
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UGANDAN FILMS TO OSCARS 2026
The Uganda Academy Selection Committee (UASC) is now inviting Ugandan filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th The Academy […] 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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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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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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FILMMAKERS TO WORK WITH BUGANDA
The President of the Producers Guild of Uganda (PGU), Matthew Nabwiso, on Tuesday joined a high-level delegation to the Buganda Heritage & Tourism Board (BHTB) in a strategic engagement […] 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
