The creative arts sector in Uganda is steadily growing, embracing new trends, and gaining well-deserved recognition, particularly in the northern region. Once overlooked, Northern Uganda is now making remarkable strides in the entertainment and arts industry, attracting attention from both local and international stars.

The journey to this landmark celebration begins with the Nomination Night on March 22, 2025, at Club Legacy, Lira City. This will be an exciting moment as the region’s finest creatives will receive recognition for their remarkable work in various categories, highlighting the talent and passion that fuel the growth of the local film industry.

A significant milestone in this journey will be marked on April 26, 2025, with the inaugural Northern Uganda Film Awards (NUFA AWARD), a groundbreaking event that will celebrate and honor the region’s filmmakers, actors, and storytellers. This historic occasion highlights the rapid transformation of the arts industry and reinforces Northern Uganda’s place on the national and global creative map.

With more international stars visiting and platforms emerging to support talent, the future of the creative arts scene in Northern Uganda looks brighter than ever. This is just the beginning of a new era for the region’s artists, filmmakers, and creatives.

The awards will honor excellence in various aspects of filmmaking across the following categories:

• Best Short Film
• Best Feature Film
• Best Documentary Film
• Best Original Soundtrack
• Best Costume Design
• Best Sound
• Best Lighting
• Best Screenplay
• Best Director
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editor
• Best Hair/Make-Up
• Best Actor in a Short Film
• Best Actor in a Feature Film
• Best Actress in a Short Film
• Best Actress in a Feature Film

This landmark event marks a new era for Northern Uganda’s film industry, offering a platform for creatives to showcase their work and gain recognition on a national and international scale. With such initiatives, the future of the region’s creative arts scene looks brighter than ever.

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Compiled and published by Cankara David CK, CEO & Founder of Cank Media