The Uganda Film Festival Award Gala Night Winners.

5 months, 2 weeks ago

By Mary Faith Twizere

Yesterday evening on the 7^th of June, the Uganda Film Festival celebrated its award gala night, the night was a time of celebration and recognition of the films and filmmakers who outdid themselves the past year.

With performances from Ugandan musical star Vinka, the gala was hosted by Uncle Mo and Deedan, both actors, comedians and social media personalities.

With worthy wins like Best Actress in Feature Film was awarded to Penny Peninah Nampanga for her role in Maria and a win for Best Actress and Best Series going to Damalie the former favouring the series lead actress Doreen Mirembe. The night was quite the experience here is the full list of the Award winners.

Best Short Film (Last Shoe Maker)

Best Animation Kataleya Denis Dhikusooka

Best Students Film - Scolds Bridle

Best Documentary - Ghetto Mama

Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film - Felix Baale Bwanika

Best Supporting Actress in Feature Film - Veronica Nakayo

Best Actor in TV Series - Simon Base Kalema

Best Actress in a TV Series - Doreen Mirembe (Damalie)

Best Makeup in Feature Film- Latifa Nabatanzi and Joan JoJo

Best Film Original -TAAMA

Best Post Production Editing - Sudais Kizito

Best Sound Design -Isiko Abubaker (Christmas Together).

Best Costume Design - Ali Musinguzi, Dora Fashionista and Patricia Naggayi (The Lions of Buganda)

Best Production Design in a Feature Film - Imran Musabe (Makula).

Best Screenplay in a Feature Film- Mary Nyanzi and Eleanor Nabwiso (Christmas Together).

Best Cinematography in a Feature film - Alex Ireta (Makula)

Best Actor in Feature Film - Edris Lubega

Best Actress in Feature Film - Penny Peninah Nampanga (Maria).

Lifetime Achievement Award - Micheal Wawuuyo Snr

Best Viewers (People's) Choice Award – Omukululo

Best TV drama series - Damalie (Doreen Mirembe)

Best Director - Nisha Kalema and Dan Mugisha (Makula)

Best Indigenous Film - Lion of Buganda (Jerry Sesanga)

Best Feature Film- Makula (Nisha Kalema).

The festival once again has celebrated the great talent in the nation and we can only look forward to what the next year is to bring most importantly who will be taking these awards next year’s festival.