Nabwiso films and Savannah moon productions win big at the The 10th Edition of Pearl International Film Festival.
It has been a time since the Pearl International Film Festival (PIFF) was held, and this was due to the disruption of COVID-19. The festival always gathered the giants of the film industry of Uganda since its inauguration in 2011, making it a calendar event for filmmakers and lovers who come to celebrate the achievements in the film industry.
Since its inauguration in 2011, the Pearl International Film Festival has been eagerly watched and drove expectations from different devoted filmmakers, over the years, it has become one of the most celebrated film awards in the film industry.
Pearl International Film Festival started in 2011 to develop and promote film and other cultural industries as catalysts for regional social and economic growth. The first edition of PIFF happened at the National Theatre and this edition happened at Theatre La Bonita.
This year, PIFF celebrated 10 years, and the award ceremony was held at Theatre La Bonita. The turnout was low during the screening due to the rains and traffic jams, but there was a surge in attendance during the award show.
The festival Director Moses Magezi was not around instead Eng. Bonny M. Kasujja represented and shared their continued support to promote the Uganda Film Industry through the festival.
Kafacho a feature film produced by Doreen Mirembe won 3 awards, Best Director, Best Feature Film, and Best Screenplay. The film is a Uganda legal drama directed by Gilbert K. Lukalia, and produced by Doreen Mirembe under Amani House Productions. The film stars Nigerian actor Kalu Ikeagwu, Doreen Mirembe, Mariam Ndagire, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Rehema Nanfuka, Vladimir Stefanov, and Oyenbot. It premiered in Kampala on October 8, 2022, and was shown in the cinema up to October 13 of the same year.
Karamoja a feature film by Nabwiso Productions and Uganda National Communications Commission took home 2 Awards, Best Makeup, and Best Costumes both won by Joan Nantege a make and costumes specialist in Uganda.
Here is the full list of the winners:
1. Best Short film - Block by Dean Mani
2. Best Documentary - Ateker by Edmond
3. Best Editor - Katumwa Paul (Mukisa)
4. Best Makeup - Joan Nantege (Karamoja)
5. Best Costumes - Joan Nantege (Karamoja)
6. Best Production Design - Nana Kagga (Pieces of Me)
7. Best Sound - Pieces of Me (Kasozi Geofrey
8. Best Screenplay - Luswata Musa & Mirembe Doreen (Kafacoh)
9. Best Cinematography - Izaek Ekuka (The Passenger)
10. Best Supporting Actress…Gemin Dushime (The Fallen Advocate)
11. Best Supporting Actor - Mulokozi (24 Hours)
12. Best Actress - Tania Shakirah Kankindi (Sister’s Keeper)
13. Best Actor - Nathan Katongole (The Passenger)
14. Best Director…Mirembe Doreen & Gilbert Lukalia (Kafacoh)
15. Best Feature - Kafacoh
Written by Jesca Ahimbisibwe