Ugandan Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards 2024 winners full list

The Uganda Academy of Film and Television Arts (UAFTA) celebrated its annual awards at the Uganda National Theatre, honouring the best in film and television across the nation.

The event, which drew a crowd of industry professionals, celebrities, and fans, showcased the vibrant talent in Uganda's entertainment sector.

Here’s the complete list of winners for the 2024 UAFTA Awards:

Best Television Series

Damalie (Winner)

Beneath the Lies

Sanyu

Kampala Creme

Best Director

Nisha Kalema

Dan Mugisha (Winner)

Richard Mulindwa

Charles Luzinda

Best Producer

Eleanor Nabwiso

Nana Kagga

Nisha Kalema (Winner)

Richard Mulindwa

Best Actor

Edris Lubega (Winner)

Jjemba Musoke

Allan Kutos Katatongole

Johnmary Sekimpi

Best Actress

Doreen Mirembe

Diana Nabatanzi

Nampijja Florence

Nakayola Veronica (Winner)

Best Supporting Actor

Felix Bwanika Baale (Winner)

Prince Joel Nakiinge

Wasajja Hannington

Hussein Marijan

Best Supporting Actress

Cleopatra Koheirwe (Winner)

Nakayo Veronica

Fauziah Nakiboneka

Stella Nantumbwe

Best Rising Star

Bash Luks (Winner)

Malisa Ariokot

Rubangaakene Ronald

Irene Mutoni

Best Cinematography

Alex Ireeta (Winner)

Best Production Design

Imran Musabbeh (Winner)

Best Viewer's Choice

Christmas Together

Omukululo (Winner)

Damalie

The Lions of Buganda

Best Sound in Film

Isiko Abubaker for Christmas Together (Winner)

Best Screenplay in Film

Eleanor Nabwiso (Winner)

Best Documentary

Ghetto Mama

I Am Bash Luks

Bobi Wine: The People's President (Winner)

Tuko Pamoja

The UAFTA Awards continue to highlight both emerging and established talents in Uganda’s film and television industry, fostering a sense of pride and encouraging the growth of creative storytelling. 

As the applause rang throughout the Uganda National Theatre, it was clear that the future of Ugandan cinema is bright, full of fresh narratives waiting to be told.