MultiChoice, UCC wants Ugandan film makers to challenge Hollywood, Nollywood actors
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L-R Brian Mulondo the Local Content manager hands over cash and Multichoice gift hamper to the Masaka region winner (2nd-L) in the presence of Hudu Hussein the RCC Masaka and Eng. Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo the ED Uganda Communications Commission.
The Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo wants Ugandan film makers to challenge international industries like Hollywood, Nollywood or Bollywood through collaborations with entities like MultiChoice Uganda.
In a news release dated May 16, MultiChoice Uganda in conjunction with Uganda Communications Commission have recognized and rewarded film makers in Masaka and Mbarara in the Uganda Film Festival regional film makers competition.
The film competition has seen participation from North, East, Central and Western Uganda recording participation from over 100 submissions.
The Uganda Film Festival will celebrate 10 years in June and in a bid to recognize and support local talent, they sought to hold regional film competitions.
“It is impressive to see that our regional film makers have progressed and gained remarkable skills over the years. I would like to encourage each one of you however to embrace and vigorously work towards to getting better at film making,” Ssewankambo said.
Brian Mulondo the Local Content Marketing Manager MultiChoice Uganda educated and informed the filmmakers on how best they can earn and reap from content creation.
“We currently have over four channels dedicated to telling the local story – Pearl Magic, Pearl Magic Prime, Pearl Magic Loko and Maisha Magic Movies,” Mulondo said.
The winners of both Masaka and Mbarara regions walked away with cash prizes of Shs2m (winners) and Shs1m (first runners-up). The awards Gala Night will take place on June 2, 2023 at Nakawa, Kampala.
