22 Government-Supported Filmmakers Unveiled at Post-UFF Breakfast

KAMPALA, September 23, 2026 – The Uganda Communications Commission last week hosted a Post-Uganda Film Festival CEO and Stakeholder Breakfast to appreciate partners for their continued support to the sector, and to unveil the beneficiaries of the third edition of the Content Development Support Programme (CDSP).

Held at UCC House in Kampala, the breakfast brought together CEOs, government officials and key creative-industry stakeholders to celebrate the progress of Uganda’s film industry, strengthen partnerships and explore opportunities for further growth.

Among those in attendance were MultiChoice Uganda CEO Hassan Saleh, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Soumendra Sahu, Next Media CEO Kin Kariisa and Uganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kaggwa, among other industry leaders.

Speaking at the event, UCC Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo said the breakfast provided an opportunity to celebrate another successful edition of the Uganda Film Festival while reflecting on the progress made and the work that remains to strengthen the industry.

The 13th edition of the Uganda Film Festival awards gala, held at the UICT grounds in Nakawa on August 28, 2026, saw Adui, You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye, Small Gods and Damalie take the spotlight. A total of 299 local films were submitted for the 2025/26 cycle.

A key highlight of the Post-UFF CEO and Stakeholder Breakfast was the unveiling of the 22 beneficiaries of the Content Development Support Programme, UCC’s flagship initiative to support the development and production of high-quality Ugandan audiovisual content.

Now in its third edition, the programme supports competitively selected projects in five categories: Animation, Short Films, Feature Films, Documentaries and TV Drama Series. The beneficiaries were selected by a six-member panel comprising eminent industry figures: Mathew Nabwiso, Mariam Ndagire, Godfrey Musinguzi, Dorcus Namajja, Brian Mulondo and Cindy Magara. A total of UGX 1.3 billion was awarded to the 22 beneficiaries.