By Shadrine Taremwa Veronica’s Wish is a Ugandan award winning English language drama film starring Nisha Kalema as Veronica, Housen Mushema as Michael, Malaika Nnyanzi as Bankia and Symon Base Kalema as Frank premiered in Uganda on 17 November 2018. Veronica’s Wish evolves around Michael and Veronica, a couple in love and engaged to about [...]
By Allen Kisakye As their signature norm at Amakula international festival, the Drive-in-cinema of the 12th edition definitely left a memorable impact in the hearts of many film lovers. The film on screen was Veronica’s Wish, one of the best Ugandan film production, crafted by amazing talents like Nisha Kalema, Rehema Nanfuka, Malaika Nyanzi among [...]
The Amakula Film Festival started off in high gear yesterday at the Uganda museum and those in attendance during day got a chance to watch some documentaries and feature films. After registration, attendees entered the exhibition hall for the first documentary directed by Abul Ajak titled Play For Peace that ran for 37 minutes. [...]
By Shadrine Taremwa How many of you have got the chance to experience an outdoor cinema while seated comfortably in your car or with friends. The Drive-in cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen and a large parking area for cars in an enclosed area where people can [...]
By Allen Kisakye If we talk about the Amakula International Film Festival, it’s definitely the best Uganda’s flagship cinema that does not only showcase Uganda’s films but goes globally. The 12th edition of this event is happening on March 15 – 17, 2019, at the Uganda Museum in Kampala. Unlike other local film Festivals, Amakula [...]
Panel Discussion With the East African Film Industry faced with various challenges while showing signs of steady growth, there is need for a regional Film Market where Filmmakers convene for roundtable discussions/conferences, networking, workshops, pitching sessions, exhibitions, private screenings and deal-making while meeting and exchanging ideas with various agents, distributors, financiers, festival directors, writers, critics, [...]
Dear Film Fans and Supporters of Amakula International Film Festival, I take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 12th Edition of Amakula International Film festival happening from the 15th – 17th of March 2019 at the Uganda Museum. At Amakula, each edition comes with new inventions as well as new content. We are [...]
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By Collins Kakwezi The Forbidden, an extraordinary story of endless pain, shattered dreams and unfortunate coincidences, carried the day at the Amakula International Film Festival’s Golden Impala Awards, after winning the prize for Best Feature Film. The film, produced by Samuel Saviour Kizito, tells the story of a young smart girl, whose education is interrupted [...]