<strong>BACKGROUND</strong>

In 2013, the Uganda Communications Commission organized the maiden Uganda Film Festival that attracted a large cross section of Uganda film industry stakeholders. It included various activities, such as ; film exhibition, film screenings, workshops and forums, organized within the festival week.

<strong>“The Uganda Film Festival” initiative </strong>is intended to help showcase what the local film industry is doing, generate interest in the Ugandan film industry both locally and internationally and to bring all the industry players together in a more focused and structured environment.

<strong>OBJECTIVES OF THE UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL</strong>

To stimulate and give a spotlight to the young Uganda Film &amp; Video industry both locally and internationally.

To help build capacity in the film &amp; Video industry through training.

To sensitize the industry on best practices.

To give opportunity for Ugandan Film &amp; Video makers to showcase their work to local and international audiences by creating a forum that encourages linkages between local and international film producer, distributors and exhibitors

Financially supporting film initiatives of high potential film/Video industry players through provision of film grants.