2024 Uganda Film Festival Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 2024 Uganda Film Festival, also referred to as UFF, have been announced ahead of the yearly festivities.
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) organizes this event, which is scheduled to take place on June 7 this year.
This year's nominees were selected from approximately 50 films spanning 25 different categories. It is reported that over 300 films were submitted for consideration. Here are the nominees for the 2024 Uganda Film Festival:
BEST FEATURE FILM
- Soccer Heart by Kevin Johns Nabukenya
- Christmas Together by Eleanor R. Nabwiso
- Makula by Nisha Kalema
- The Lions of Buganda by Jerry Sesanga
- Omukuluto by Ibra Hamis Mayanja
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
- Sabotage – Mickydad Kaaku
- Christmas Together –
- Love Tragic – Kasesene Angella
- Makula – Nantege Maureen Victoria
- The Lions Of Buganda – Ali Musoke, Dollar Fashionista, Naggayi Patricia
BEST SOUND DESIGN
- Omukululo – Mirembe Zurifath, Kyobe Sebbowa
- The Lions Of Buganda – Marvin Rain Ssentongo
- Christmas Together – Isiko Abubaker
- Makula – Jose Arins
- Soccer Heart – Kyobe Sebbowa
BEST ACTOR IN FEATURE FILM
- Omukululo – Prince Joe Nakibinge
- Apologise – Isaac Mendez Kintu
- Half Life – Edris Lubega
- Sabotage – Jjemba Musoke Austin
- Present Past – Ssekimpi John Mary
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Maid of Honour – Fauziah Nakiboneka
- High Life – Mommo Nelson
- Sabotage – Stella Nantumbwe
- Christmas Together – Nakayo Veronica
- Omukululo – Kansiime Sophie
BEST DOCUMENTARY
- Ghetto Mama – Onyutta Brenda
- 1911 – Shemei Agabo
- Summitting Mount Elgon 3d – Wogube Denard
- Africa’s Race To 2040 Documentary – Vaccine Manufacturing – Serwanja Solomon
- Tuko Pamoja: Omukama John Cwa II Kabaleega – Cindy Evelyn Magara
BEST REGIONAL FILM
- Taama – Nsubuga Arthur
- 117 Shoes. Story of Generosity – Komakech Daniel
- Cross Border Peace – Komakech Daniel
- The Rock That Turned Into Butter – Frank Kabushega
- Jobless Corner Series – Mwebaza Martin
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
- Offshoot – Nigeria
- Oazi – Pakistan
- The Crab Basket – Chile
- Footprints On Water – United Kingdom
- Return of the Jungle – India
BEST SHORT FILM
- Ziwa by Samuel Tebandeke
- The Last Shoemaker by Ali Musoke
- 9 Lives by Hadijah Nakanjako
- Taama by Nsubuga Arthur
- Getting To Know You by Patrick Lorimo
BEST EAST AFRICAN FILM
- Visasi – Kenya Mvera – Kenya
- The Midnight Bride – Tanzania
- I’m Coming Home Abiro Dala – Kenya
- The Fall of King Odongo – Kenya
BEST VIEWER’S CHOICE
- Soccer Heart – Kevin Johns Nabukenya
- Christmas Together – Eleanor R. Nabwiso
- Makula – Nisha Kalema
- The Lions of Buganda – Jerry Sesanga
- Omukuluto – Ibra Hamis Mayanja
BEST ANIMATION
- The Guardian by Denis Junior Dhikusoka
- Echoes Of Unseen by Wiber Akatuhurira
- Kataleya by Denis Junior Dhikusoka
- Gwanga Da Planter by Wiber Akatuhurira
- Stuck In The Nest by Kiberu Siraje
BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES
- Kenny Rukundo – Damalie
- Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga – Sanyu
- Symon Base Kalema – Prestige
- Allan Kutos Katatongole – Sanyu
- Raymond Rushabiro – Prestige
BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES
- Ann Marrie Nattabi – Beloved
- Cleopatra Koheirwe – Prestige
- Namugengi Catherine – Sanyu
- Doreen Mirembe – Damalie
- Hajarah Nabukenya – Khosa
BEST TV SERIES
- Juniors Drama Club (10C) – Allan Manzi
- Sanyu – Mathew Nabwiso
- Prestige – Nathan Magoola
- Damalie – Doreen Mirembe
- Khosa – Ivan Makai Mayatsa
BEST INDIGENOUS FILM
- Makula – Nisha Kalema
- Maria – Nana Kagga & Meme Kagga
- Omukuluto – Ibra Hamis Mayanja
- The Lions of Buganda – Jerry Sesanga
- Half Life – Richard Mulindwa
BEST STUDENT FILM
- Malediction – Ssenyondo Marvin
- Scold’s Bridle – Ssemwogerere (Nersky)Nurudeen
- The Chicken Thief – Enock Timothy Jjemba
- Not my daughter – Lubeera Saphina
- Hypochondriac – Emma Okello
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FEATURE FILM
- Twine Is Missing – Marijan Hussein
- Sekukkulu – Bwanika Baale Felix
- Fragile – Wasajja Hanigton
- Maria – Muhmood Zamunyo
- Omukululo – Prince Joe Nakibinge
BEST ACTRESS IN FEATURE FILM
- Omukululo – Joan Nabkilbi
- Maria – Pelly Peninah Nampanga
- Law Of Consequences – Monica Jacobs Birwinyo
- Retaliation – Viola Kebirungi
- Makulu – Nisha Kalema
BEST SCREENPLAY
- My Love From Another Land – Kevin Johns Nabukenya, Anu and Pablo
- Half Life – Mulindwa Richard, Agaba Joan
- Christmas Together – Mary Nyanzi, Eleanor Nabwiso
- Soccer Heart – Kevin Johns Nabukenya
- Makula – Nisha Kalema
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- Makula – Imran Musabbeh
- Christmas Together – Imran Musabbeh
- The Lions Of Buganda – Tumusiime Robert Quintes
- Sabotage – Ritah Babirye
- Omukuluto – Mutesi Mariam
BEST DIRECTOR
- Omukululo – Charles Luzinda
- Makula – Nisha Kalema and Dan Mugisha
- Christmas Together – Eleanor Nabwiso
- Half-Life – Richard Mulindwa
- Maria – Nana Kagga
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- The Lions of Buganda – Abdul kakande, Faysal Mukalazi
- Makula – Alex Ireeta
- Christmas Together – Izaek Ekuka
- Omukululo – JB. Edit Ug
- Half Life – Sserwadaa Shafic, Roy Chwintado
BEST POST-PRODUCTION/EDIT
- Love Tragic – Mutebi Azihari
- Christmas Together – Paul Kimera and Kikaawa Wilson
- Soccer Heart – Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa
- The Lions of Buganda – Marvin Rain Ssentongo, Muhwezi Herbert
- Makula – Henry Matovu & Kizito Sudaisy Sebbow
BEST MAKE-UP
- The Lions Of Buganda – Nabakiibi Joana Jojo, Latifah Nabatanzi Rutaro Abell
- Makula – Nakakande Cynthia
- Half Life – Kabanywari Maggie
- Christmas Together – Eleanor Nabwiso, Bangi Solome
- Love Tragic – Mutebi Azihari
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