Women have taken over Uganda's movie scene. They work as directors, writers, actors, producers, and makeup artists. The Uganda Communications Commission says films add about 250 billion shillings to the economy each year. Women lead much of this growth through their hard work behind the cameras.
Female filmmakers win top prizes at the Uganda Film Festival. Tracy Kababiito grabbed Best Actress in 2023 for her role in Mukisa. Doreen Mirembe won Best TV Drama Actress in 2024 for playing Damalie. She also wrote the award-winning script for Kafa Coh with her partner last year.
The Women in Film Uganda group started recently to help female movie makers. They offer training, legal help, and job leads. They want safe workplaces for all women. Some film companies even set up childcare on movie sets for working mothers.
Cleopatra Koheirwe starred in The Last King of Scotland in 2006 and later appeared in 620 episodes of Prestige on DStv. She credits her success to focus, prayer, and hard work. Growing up with brothers taught her to stand strong against any pressure.
Female filmmakers win top prizes at the Uganda Film Festival. Tracy Kababiito grabbed Best Actress in 2023 for her role in Mukisa. Doreen Mirembe won Best TV Drama Actress in 2024 for playing Damalie. She also wrote the award-winning script for Kafa Coh with her partner last year.
The Women in Film Uganda group started recently to help female movie makers. They offer training, legal help, and job leads. They want safe workplaces for all women. Some film companies even set up childcare on movie sets for working mothers.
Cleopatra Koheirwe starred in The Last King of Scotland in 2006 and later appeared in 620 episodes of Prestige on DStv. She credits her success to focus, prayer, and hard work. Growing up with brothers taught her to stand strong against any pressure.
