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A high-level engagement between Pearlwood, an umbrella body for local filmmakers, and the National Association of Broadcasters has set the stage for renewed efforts to...

A groundbreaking moment for the Eastern Africa film industry unfolded on Thursday at Esella Country Hotel, Najjera, as cultural leaders, filmmakers, and policymakers from across...

Kampala, Uganda – November 12, 2024: Today, the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development hosts the official launch of the Connect for Culture Africa (CfCA) 2024/25 program in Uganda and the unveiling of the CfCA baseline study report. Representatives from SELAM, Pearlwood, the National Working Group (NWG), and other key stakeholders are gathered to present this pivotal report, which had been formally handed over to the Ministry on November 11th 2024. The report provides an in-depth analysis of Uganda’s cultural and creative industries (CCI) and offers strategic recommendations to foster sustainable sector growth. With appreciation, the Ministry has committed to archiving this valuable resource at the National Library to ensure it is accessible for all stakeholders, aiding future planning and development within the industry.

Kampala, Uganda, 3rd September 2024 — The Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development (MGLSD) is excited to announce the launch of the "Revitalizing the Film Industry for Livelihood Enhancement (REFILE) in Eastern Africa" project, recently approved by the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The approval was granted during the Committee's seventeenth session held from 27 February to 1 March 2024.