2026 Film & Culture Market Concludes with Prizes, Partnerships, and a Eye on 2027

KAMPALA — Written by Aloyo Annet, Photos by Kiregga Owomukisa, Mediavision Academy.  The 2026 Film & Culture Market concluded its high-energy run in Kampala this week, celebrating major milestones and awarding lucrative prizes, while…

Mediavision Academy joins East African Filmmakers in Kampala for the 5th Film and Culture Market Expo

KAMPALA — The creative energy in Uganda’s capital has reached a fever pitch as the Film and Culture Market Expo kicks off its landmark 5th edition, drawing filmmakers from Rwanda, Nairobi, and Kenya’s Embu County. Running under the…

Uganda Communications Commission Celebrates Partners at Post‑UFF CEO Breakfast

September 23, 2026 – Post‑Uganda Film Festival (UFF) CEO Breakfast, Kampala — At the year‑ending CEO Breakfast of the Post‑Uganda Film Festival, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) honoured her partners for collaborations during…

Mediavision Academy joins Uganda’s Film Fraternity to Raise Funds for Ailing Veteran Producer Namwanje Sophie

KAMPALA — In a powerful display of solidarity, Uganda’s creative and film fraternity gathered at the National Theatre over the weekend to raise funds for the medical treatment of veteran producer, director, and actor Namwanje Sophie. Mediavision…

Mediavision Academy Commends Producers Guild of Uganda as First AGM Sets Ambitious Roadmap for the Film Industry

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KAMPALA — The Producers Guild of Uganda (PGU) successfully convened its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 9, 2026 at Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU)  headquarters in Lungujja a Kampala suburb.  The meeting brought together industry…

Mediavision Academy Announces Landmark Partnership at Pearlwood 26 Film Awards Nomination Day

KAMPALA — Photos by - Fic Shots - The creative sector in Uganda marked a major milestone on nomination day for the Pearlwood 26 Film Awards, where school communities and young cinematic talent took center stage. The high-energy event, graced…

Empowering Women Behind the Lens: Bako Daphne’s Journey at Mediavision Academy

In an industry historically dominated by men, the narrative is rapidly changing, and Mediavision Academy is at the forefront of this transformation. By equipping young women with hands-on, practical media skills, the institution is playing a…

From Shanty Screenings to Global Streams: Rewriting the Script for Uganda’s Film Industry

Attending the Media Activation for Film and Culture Market on July 8, 2026, Daphne Ampiire, President of the Screenwriters Guild of Uganda, laid bare the stark paradox of local cinema: a nation hungry for its own stories, but trapped in…

Ugandan Cinema Reimagined at the 2026 Film and Culture Market

 KAMPALA — The bustling heart of Kampala became the epicenter of a cinematic renaissance on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the Media Activation for Film and Culture Market lit up the creative landscape. Bringing together an absolute powerhouse…

Mediavision Academy Calls for Strategic Alignment to Bolster Uganda’s Film Industry

KAMPALA – As Uganda’s creative sector gears up for a transformative year, stakeholders in the film industry have intensified efforts to bridge the gap between policy dialogue and actionable implementation. The momentum was palpable at…