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THE WOMEN IN FILM BUSINESS SUMMIT: MEDIAVISION ACADEMY ATTENDS

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  Filmmakers that attended that Women In Film Business Summit, an event organized by Tassles Films at the Uganda National Cultural Center on October 26, 2023, were given more techniques on how to manage their film projects in a professional way to attract business from capable corporate entities and institutions.   Doris Mutabazi giving a speech at the Women in Film Business Summit  Doris Mutabazi, the boss at Netstudios Africa, cautioned filmmakers against going for get-rich-quick money, emphasising that success is a process that takes time, through building one’s profile and career. “I assure you that it takes time, sacrifice, patience and dedication. So be patient, grow your business in bits until it matures,” she said. Eleanor Nabwiso urged filmmakers to start considering marketing as key before they start working on any project. “Know in depth what you want to produce, your audience and your budget. Don’t be pushed to finish all the money on the production and yo...

ASHRAF MULIMA, A MEDIAVISION ACADEMY ALUMNUS PREMIERES "I APOLOGISE" MOVIE IN STYLE

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Kwezi Kaganda of NBS interviews Ashraf Mulima We are ready to work with the film industry to disseminate information that will help our communities overcome health challenges.    Robert Mutumba, Ministry of Health. There is no doubt that film is the next big thing in Uganda.  According to the turn up at the premiere of "I Apologize" movie at the National Theatre, Ugandan films seem to be getting the attention they have craved for. All tickets were sold out filling the auditorium to capacity. This is a record breaking premiere in the history of Ugandan cinema.   The red carpet premiere was decorated with lots of glamour and entertainment.     The movie is about a teenage girl Regina Nalweyiso who sets out on a spree to spread HIV in revenge for her nasty rape experiences, where she contracted HIV and also got pregnant.  When her boyfriend tests negative, she ends up into  confusion that sets the precedent for her dilemma....

PARTICIPANTS OF THE FILMMAKING FUNDAMENTALS FOR CULTURE COURSE RECIEVE CERTIFICATES

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  Congratulations filmmakers upon your certification in film making fundamentals for culture. On 11th January 2024 film makers from different cultural institutions were high spirited during the wrap up of their online training   with a face to face workshop   at the UgandaNationalCulturalCenter (UNCC) Kampala. The workshop was graced by Dr. Rosie Agoi, Secretary for Uganda National Commission for UNESCO who awarded 144 film makers with certificates and argued them to use the attained Skills and Knowledge in their film making. “use the skills to empower yourselves, societies and make culture have a force because culture is a catalyst for development" said Agoi. Filmmakers celebrating their certification with Dr. Rosie Agoi (center)   The training started on 9th August and ended 15th November 2023, with course units which included cinema studies, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Video Editing and Heritage & culture and was funded by UNESCO Nkambo Robert (tut...