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National High School Film Assessment Week - 13th–17th July
By Ms. Namatovu Aisha Asiimwe
President General, Pearlwood
Something remarkable is happening in Uganda's film industry. From 13th to 17th July 2026, Pearlwood officially declares a Special National High School Film Assessment Week as part of the Pearlwood Film Awards 2026, under the theme:
"The Rising Pearl: Igniting the Next Generation of African Storytellers."
During this special week, we invite every Ugandan to join us in celebrating the future of African cinema by watching, reviewing and supporting our young filmmakers. Together with an independent panel of industry professionals, your voice matters. We encourage you to watch the competing films and share your thoughts on the outstanding participants in the following categories:
1.Best Screenplay (High School)
2.Best Actress (High School)
3.Best Actor (High School)
4.Best Supporting Actress (High School)
5.Best Supporting Actor (High School)
6.Short Film of the Year (High School)
7.Best Screenplay (Primary School)
8.Best Actress (Primary School)
9.Best Actor (Primary School)
10.Best Director
11.Best Editor
12.Best Cinematographer
13.Best Sound Score
14.Best Costume & Makeup
15.Best Production Design
The final batch of selected films will be available for public viewing from 13th July 2026. Watch the High School Movie Collection here:
streameastfilms.com/movies/g…
After watching, tell us: “Who deserves a nomination?” Drop your favourite performers, films and technical contributors in the comments.
While the Awards are assessed by an independent professional jury, public engagement is an important part of celebrating and recognizing Uganda's emerging talent.
We also take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Directorate of Education Standards, the Uganda National Cultural Centre, and every participating school that has chosen to tell Uganda's original stories through film. Your commitment is shaping the next generation of African storytellers.
We warmly invite our partners, parents, educators, filmmakers and all lovers of African cinema to join us as we celebrate the future of Uganda's film industry.
Imagine how high the Pearl of Africa will rise when we choose to celebrate our very own.
For inquiries, please contact the Pearlwood Film Awards Committee:
📞 +256 751 710706
📧 [email protected]
The countdown to the nominations has begun.
Together, let's celebrate Uganda's rising stars.
#PearlwoodFilmAwards2026 #TheRisingPearl #StreamEastFilms #HighSchoolMovies
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INSIDE PEARLWOOD’S 2025 AGM: A new Course for Uganda’s Film Industry?
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Gratitude to @UNESCO🥰
You've walked with us to this day; #REFILE.
2019 was the @EUinUG and UNESCO Film Project.
2023, the Open Digital Roadmap.
We are set for a new journey to sustainably impact the Culture & Creative Industry.
c.c. @Mglsd_UG @NITAUganda1
#StreamEast
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The @Mglsd_UG has today announced the commencement of the @UNESCO funded project; “Revitalizing the Film Industry for Livelihood Enhancement (REFILE) in Eastern Africa.”
Regenerating and revamping the regional Film Industry.
@UnescoEast
@Elevenmonk #REFILE #StreamEast
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TODAY:
@pearlwoodug & @UgUFMI leaders met the @NucpaawUganda GS & agreed to scale up demands for fair government support to all artists under the campaign #EvilArtEra which is yet to be launched.
This follows an unanswered petition to the Dpt. Speaker Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa
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The film-makers petition to the Deputy Speaker of 🇺🇬 @Parliament_Ug was signed by over 150 Film-makers.
This was after several unfruitful engagements with all the respective government ministries & agencies.
#EvilArtEra the next big generational fight.
@panaf_org
2/2
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A collaborative effort between government bodies and industry stakeholders is crucial to harnessing the positive impact of the film sector while ensuring ethical and classified content reaches audiences nationwide.
100s of youth show up @UNCC_UG to audition for movies every time a casting call is out. Majority are fresh graduates, @GovUganda of @KagutaMuseveni should know the employment capability of the film industry. @MediaCouncilUg say no to unclassified movies on all TVs. @UCC_Official
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Still wondering about the Genesis of moral decay?
Sample of TV stations broadcasting unclassified content in accordance to national standards under the watch of @UCC_Official, @MediaCouncilUg & @Mglsd_UG.
Why then would 🇺🇬filmmakers continue to pay to classify their movies?
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@UCC_ED
The views expressed here are for film-makers that do film for business.
That's why I'd suggest that we take you around and you see how families have survived and depend on film.
ED, you have a family bigger than you can imagine. Look at the signs, please.
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MUST READ:
Challenges and aspirations of women in Uganda’s Cultural & Creative Industry.
panaf.org/lobbying-article/c…
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I don't agree with you @KigandaHussein
This wasn't anything close to roasting but rather spot lighting film gaps to @UCC_ED
🇺🇬Film-makers are very humble, but soon hell will break loose due to gov't's continued deaf ear on issues of the 🇺🇬film market.
newvision.co.ug/category/ent…
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HAPPENING TONIGHT - #EBENEZAR
Educating the children of NRA fallen soldiers was not just an idea but a birth of a whole new generation.
#EBENEZER, a musical drama by @FilmActorsGuild that highlights the challenges of the idea
Doors open at 5pm at the National Theatre 👇
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LIRA UPDATES:
So far the most passionate filmmakers I've met.
My commitment: "My return to Northern Uganda shall be to discuss how to make more money (from our films)"
@afromobileug is the deal.
Special thanks to @UnescoEast @Mglsd_UG & Mr. @KKariisa
#GoodTogether
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GULU UPDATES:
Having enough is a myth. It's never about what you have but what you make use of it.
Continuing to break the borders in view of improving the status of film-makers under the @UnescoEast -Open Digital Roadmap project.
@afromobileug is the strategy!
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UNVEILING:
@Mglsd_UG launches the UNESCO-Aschberg & Open Digital Roadmap Projects aimed at improving the status of artists in Uganda.
Special thanks to @UNESCO @unescoug @judyogana and the Paris Team.
#GoodTogether
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Courstey of @panaf_org Project, a Team from #SELAM & the #SwedishArtsCouncil visited our offices to check on how we are transpiring.
#ArtisticRightsFirst
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At the @panaf_org 🇺🇬 Research Report Validation Workshop:
A light moment, my self, the @pearlwoodug President Ms. @AishaFlyFilms, the Chief Guest, Ms. Juliana of @Mglsd_UG , the ED for @FHRI2 and the SG of @UgandaMusicians
Special thanks to #SELAM
#ArtisticRightsFirst
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TODAY: We had an interactive session at the send off of our comrade Lt. Bashir Seif.
We identified the communication gap & agreed that It's imperative for us as leaders to unite our sector as some people use this gap to take advantage of the sector.
#GoodTogether
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This movie is a family drama where Tebugulwa the family beloved daughter has to leave her home to escape the tragedy caused by her step sister Namata, after she realizes that Namata is possing admiring love with her fiancee Erick. Damages leads to death of both parents.
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Today, the CEO of @nextmediaug & @nbstv , Mr. @KKariisa met the Pearlwood delegation led by the President General Ms. Aisha N.
They discussed areas of collaboration in making UG🇺🇬 the next African Film Capital for sustainable dev't, employ't of young p'ple & national identity.
