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 the Uganda Film Festival of 2026. Among the partners acknowledged is Mediavision Academy that has provided capacity building of filmmakers since 2014.
A Partnership That Has Grown With the Industry
“From the very first class we offered, our aim has been to make Mediavision the country’s premier training hub for cinema,” said Nkambo Robert, Founder and Director of Mediavision Academy. “Being recognised today by Uganda’s national film repository validates the impact of our capacity‑building work and affirms that we are on the right path.”
Robert’s comments were woven throughout the evening as the academy’s role was highlighted:
- Training for every level – Beginning with introductory workshops, Mediavision now runs master‑classes that feed directly into the Uganda Film Festival’s programming.
- Industry‑wide reach – The academy’s curriculum is delivered in partnership with cinema chains, broadcasters, telecom providers, technology firms, distributors, and private investors, creating a holistic ecosystem for film talent.
The Festival’s Biggest Year Yet
The 2024 UFF broke records, with over 400 films submitted from every corner of Uganda. No longer a Kampala‑centric event, the festival has evolved into a true national showcase, discovering and celebrating talent from the North, East, West, and South.
“The scale of this year’s submissions is a testament to what can happen when the UCC, training institutions like Mediavision, and the broader creative community work together,” Robert added.
UCC’s Call for Sustainable Investment
During the breakfast, UCC Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo delivered a rallying speech that resonated with both private‑sector leaders and creative entrepreneurs. He challenged companies to view Ugandan content not merely as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity but as a profitable, long‑term investment.
His vision, echoed by Nkambo Robert, calls for partnerships that extend beyond a single festival or a one‑off sponsorship:
- Story development and production
- Skills training and technology transfer
- Marketing, distribution, exhibition, and monetisation
“Uganda must be known not only as a consumer of content but as a producer and exporter of high‑quality African stories,” the UCC director declared. “Mediavision’s training programmes are the backbone of that ambition.”
Content Development Support Program (CDSP) Highlights
The breakfast also celebrated the winners of the UCC’s Content Development Support Program. Twenty‑two emerging filmmakers—working across short films, animation, feature‑length projects, TV series, and documentaries—were awarded funding and mentorship.
Nkambo praised the initiative: “The CDSP will generate at least 4,000 direct and indirect jobs. When we combine that with world‑class training, we create a self‑sustaining pipeline that can feed the industry for years to come.”
The UCC Executive Director urged the laureates to manage their resources with discipline, professionalism, and sound financial practices, adding that their stories should make Ugandans proud, cross borders, and spark the imagination of global audiences.
Looking Ahead: A New Era for Ugandan Cinema
Reflecting on the decade‑long partnership, Robert concluded, “Being honoured at the Post‑UFF CEO Breakfast is both a celebration of what we have achieved and a catalyst for what lies ahead. The explosive growth of over 400 regional submissions demonstrates that Uganda’s creative potential is boundless. All we need is the right blend of skills, technology, and strategic investment.”
With the launch of the CDSP and a collective industry pledge to treat storytelling as a commercially viable enterprise, the stage is set for a new era in Ugandan cinema. Mediavision Academy remains committed to equipping the next generation of visionary storytellers with world‑class training, while the UCC, industry partners, and an empowered cohort of filmmakers work together to place Ugandan content firmly on the world map.
Written by Aloyo Annet – Director of Studies at Mediavision Academy
