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Welcome to a vibrant beginning or, as we like to call it, the dawn of new opportunities! This week marks not just any beginning but the launch of the Creative Economy Week in Uganda, spearheaded by none other than the British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Kate Airey OBE. Imagine a week filled with innovation, artistic flair, and a showcase of Uganda's boundless talent, all aimed at driving economic growth and opening new doors for creative minds. It's a celebration of everything that makes the creative economy tick – from art and design to Filmmaking and beyond. And guess what? We, at Mediavision Academy, were right there, front and center, soaking in all the inspiration and witnessing firsthand impact that arts and creativity can bring to the economy. Join us as we dive into what went down, who was there, and why this event might just be a game-changer for Uganda's creative scene. H.E. Kate Airey OBE, took the stage to officially launch the Creative Economy Week, a c...

    Participants of the training in a photo moment   Discover how Mediavision Academy's partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission is revolutionizing the film industry and empowering young creatives in Northern Uganda. In the vibrant landscape of Uganda's film industry, a groundbreaking partnership between Mediavision Academy, a renowned film school, and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is reshaping the narrative and empowering young creatives in different regions in the country. This strategic alliance aims to elevate the skills and capabilities of filmmakers through a series of transformative initiatives. Empowering Filmmakers Through Regional Film Competitions Training Workshops  UCC urshered in the Regional Film Competitions  to celebrate and showcase exceptional cinematic works from diverse regions across Uganda. 35 filmmakers participating in the 2nd edition of this competition in Northern Uganda were selected from Acholi, Lango, Arua ...

  "When you don't shoot your movie, you stop all opportunities that have come out of it" .                                                               Ajani Salmoni Adjani in the centre together with Aloyo Annet and Nkambo Robert Friday night was a night to remember. Aloyo Annet and Nkambo Robert, the director of studies and director  Mediavision Academy respectively made it to  Goethe-Zentrum Kampala in Kamwokya to watch Dreaming Whilst Black by Adjani Salmoni.  Adjani is a BAFTA award winning British film director and actor,  originally from Jamaica. The basement was filled to capacity as Ugandan filmmakers gathered to get a glimpse of this TV series. The screening opened with remarks from Dr. Anna Adima the director of Goethe-Institut Kampala.   Annet Aloyo together with Nkambo Robert enjoy...

  “Eunice Achan dreams of becoming a big writer after her online Filmmaking Fundamentals for Culture” course. By Namazzi Cindy Immaculate Business Development Officer Kampala, 28th September 2023 –   “I love it when I wake up in the morning knowing it is a class day.   I keep checking the time to make sure I don’t miss my online classes” says Eunice Achan. Achan Eunice, one of the participants of the Filmmaking Fundamentals for culture. Eunice made this revelation this week to Mediavision Academy’s Business development Officer, Cindy Namazzi at Pearlwood offices in Vortex village, Kyebando Katale zone, where she serves as the president of the actor’s guild.     Eunice is one of the 200 students attending the Filmmaking Fundamentals for Culture online course, conducted by Mediavision Academy with support from the National Commission for UNESCO in Uganda.   The course aims at building the filmmakers’ capacity to promoting Cultural and heritage throug...

UNESCO and Mediavision Academy kick off online training in filmmaking fundamentals for culture.  By Daniel Massamba Meboya,  Corporate Communications Strategist   Kampala, 9 August 2023 – Mediavision Academy in partnership with Uganda National Commission for UNESCO kicked off a 12-week online training in filmmaking fundamentals for culture.  The training that aims at promoting and protecting cultural Diversity particularly the development of Film and Audio-Visual sector, brings together 200 participants from all parts of Uganda. Robert Nkambo, director at Mediavision Academy and one of the facilitators of the training, expresses his satisfaction at the end of the orientation session: “Empowering young people with knowledge and skills in filmmaking and content creation/development will help them become better stewards of our culture.” Robert Nkambo, the Director Mediavision Academy UNESCO's support for this training project comes at a v...

  MultiChoice Uganda and Mediavision Academy Seal Partnership in Promoting Young Talent in Filmmaking   By Daniel Massamba Meboya Corporate Communication Strategist   Mitchel Mwesiga introducing MultiChoice Talent Factory to Students & Alumni   Makindye Division – Kampala, 12 July 2023 – “MultiChoice Talent Factory has identified Mediavision Academy as the center of excellence when it comes to training youth in Film, Television, Video, Radio and Photography,” Mitchel Mwesiga, public relations and publicity executive at MultiChoice Uganda, told the Academy community gathered in the main hall of their campus located at Makindye Division in the capital city, Kampala.   The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is a shared-value initiative that provides a platform for the creative industries to develop their talent and engage with one another through their shared passions. This initiative has a multi-tiered approach, namely; the MTF Portal, the ...

  Kampala, 2 June - Robert Nkambo, director at Mediavision Academy and producer of films, led a delegation of his institution to the special 10th Edition of the Uganda Film Festival Awards Gala Night 2023 held at the Uganda Institute of Information & Communications Technology in Kampala.     "The development of the local film industry in Uganda is a long journey, but I’m happy it has all the signs that the journey is paying off,” he said looking at an enthusiastic crowd showing men and women dressed up and apparently at ease.  Taking Uganda Film Industry to an entirely different level   Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has succeeded in its gamble: to attract as many people as possible not only from Uganda, but from all over the world.  Femi Odugbemi, a writer, filmmaker, television producer, and the founder/executive producer of Zuri24 Media, a content production company in Lagos, Nigeria witnessed the creativity, innovation, productivi...