Tag Archives: Film

  Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In the heart of Wakaliga, Rubaga, sits Ramon Film Productions—the birthplace of WakaliWood and ground zero for one of the world’s most unique cinematic movements. Ahead of this November’s Nyege Nyege edition, the festival organizers paid a visit to the iconic studio …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The organising committee of the iKON Awards has announced the unveiling of nominees for the 4th iKON Awards slated for Saturday, 24th October 2026. The nominee reveal sets the stage for the awards night slated for 12th December 2026 at Serena Hotel, Kampala, under …

  Kampala, Uganda  |  NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  The fourth edition of the iKON Film and Television Awards has been confirmed for Saturday, 12 December 2026, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, under the theme “Beyond Borders”. Announced during a press conference today at the Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s creator economy has lowered the barriers to entry into film, digital media and brand marketing. It has also blurred the line between public profile and public record. Few emerging creators illustrate that tension more than Kizito Sirajje, known professionally as Zert Essential, whose …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKON Awards, in partnership with the Producers Guild of Uganda, recently held the iKON Experience at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, bringing together filmmakers, policymakers, tourism leaders, and investors to explore the growing intersection between film, tourism, and …

The couple’s production company Archewell is developing a feature film for Netflix based on the book No Way Out by Major Adam Jowet New York, US | BBC | The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege …

Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT |  The Unforgivable, an advocacy film by Reach A Hand Africa that highlights men’s involvement in family planning, has earned six nominations in various categories at the Uganda Film Festival, 2026. Produced by Reach A Hand Africa Chief Executive Officer Humphrey Nabimanya, the film is part of …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In a move that could redefine how the world sees Uganda’s heritage, the Buganda Kingdom is exploring a partnership with filmmaker Mathew Nabwiso on Flames of Faith, his upcoming historical epic about Kabaka Mwanga and the Uganda Martyrs. The potential partnership is the direct …

    Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The iKON, Uganda’s biggest and most prestigious film awards ceremony, has officially closed the film submission entry for the 4th iKON Awards with a significant surge in international film entries from across Africa and beyond. A total of 300 films, comprising both local …

  Zimbabwe is repositioning film as an economic sector, using tax incentives to attract film productions while building capacity to retain more value locally. The shift mirrors a broader continental push to move beyond filming locations toward full production ecosystems.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Zimbabwe is backing …