A list from Uganda Film Festival (UCC)

Uganda Film Festival 2026: the nominees

The 13th Uganda Film Festival, 21–28 August 2026. UCC received 299 local submissions. These are the nominated films we could confirm.

From Uganda Film Festival 2026: Full List of Nominees Revealed, Pulse Uganda

UCC published the official nomination list in April 2026 (UCC on X; the PDF is on ucc.co.ug under public notices). The winners were announced at the gala in August, and we’ll add them here and to each film’s page.

  1. You May Kiss the Bride GoodbyeYMK
    You May Kiss the Bride GoodbyeThe most nominations, including Best Director (Drake Makanga)
  2. Longing to BelongLTB
    Longing to BelongBest Director: Mariam Ndagire Kizito
  3. Waka WakaWW
    Waka WakaBest Director: Ssentongo Marvin Rain
  4. Maama WangeMW
    Maama WangeBest Director: Masadde Isaa Yusuf
  5. AduiA
    AduiBest Post-Production and Editing
  6. Small GodsSG
    Small GodsBest Make-Up
  7. The UnforgivableTU
    The UnforgivableBest Make-Up
  8. DamalieD2023
    Damalie2023–2025TV drama
  9. ChoicesC
    ChoicesTV drama
  10. Ties That Bind UsTTB
    Ties That Bind UsTV drama