Uganda’s Film Fraternity Unites 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…

Mediavision Academy and Black-Market Studio forge a partnership to mentor film students

Kampala Uganda,  April 2026 - It is "that time again"—the time for our routine field visits to observe the progress of our students during their internship placements. This season, we are incredibly proud to highlight our new partnership…

Northern Uganda’s Film Industry Leaps Forward as Capacity Enhancement Programme Concludes

Arua City, 20 March 2026 — The northern region’s cinematic landscape received a historic boost this month following the successful conclusion of the Regional Film Competition – Film Capacity Enhancement Programme 2026. Held from March…

From Soundwaves to Screenplays: How Andama Jimmy is Leading Arua’s Film Revolution

Arua City Uganda, 19th March 2026.  For a decade, Andama Jimmy has been a fixture of the Arua audio scene. As a seasoned sound engineer, his ears were tuned to the technicalities of frequency and pitch. However, after a transformative four-day…