The iKon Awards - Film & Television is an awarding programme that recognizes and rewards implementers and personalities in the Film and Television and Mainstream Media in Uganda and ultimately, Africa. Founded by

Humphrey Nabimanya Humphrey Nabimanya is a Ugandan social entrepreneur, philanthropist, peer educator, Founder CEO, founder and team leader at Reach A Hand Uganda, Reach A Hand, Uganda. He founded the IKON Awards, Ikon Awards. Early life and education Nabimanya ...

, the new annual initiative is now presented by SAUTIplus Media Hub. The awards seek to award (recognize and reward formidable implementers including filmmakers and actors), connect (link participants and their interventions/films/show/series to opportunities for resource mobilisation, networking, core organisational development, and publicity) and educate (through one-on-one sessions, webinars, online courses and summits from professionals in the film industry).

Background

The 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub, honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023. Film producer

Usama Mukwaya Usama () "Osam" Nyanzi Mukwaya (born 12 December 1989) is a Ugandan screenwriter, film director, producer, actor and former television host. His major films include ''Bala Bala Sese'', directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir with which Mukwaya is credited ...

was named as producer of the first edition which marks his first "live" television production credit for a major show. The nominations were announced by actors

Laura Kahunde Laura Kahunde is a Ugandan performing artist and Reality T.V Show Host. She Hosts Our Perfect Wedding Uganda, a reality show that follows Ugandan couples from the wedding preparations to the actual wedding day events. She also currently plays J ...

and

Sam Bagenda Sam Bagenda, popularly known by his stage name Dr. Bbosa, (born 31 March 1965), is a prominent Ugandan actor and singer. Started his career as a singer, Bagenda later became a popular actor, who is best known for the roles in the Malayalam Movi ...

on January 28, 2023 live on

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./ The following are the categories for the iKon awards unveiled during its launch at the Kampala Serena Hotel

Awards

Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program

The opportunity is designed to target young, passionate, enthusiastic and emerging filmmakers interested in filmmaking and the film industry. Ten young filmmakers will be supported with a $500 grant each to produce a 5- to 10-minute short films and also provided with mentorship from experienced filmmakers.

References

External links

Ikon Awards Website
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