New Vision to award filmmakers this Friday

Filmmakers are set to receive their awards at a celebration organised by the New Vision People's Choice Film Awards, scheduled for today at the New Vision Head offices in Industrial Area, Kampala.

Following the release of the nomination list weeks ago, approximately 54 esteemed filmmakers are expected to grace the red carpet event, which is slated to commence at 4:00pm and will be broadcasted live on Vision Group's Urban TV and other platforms.

This event marks the second edition, following the inaugural one held in 2022, aimed at honouring Ugandan filmmakers who have significantly contributed to the industry over the years.

Out of the 54 nominated filmmakers, 18 will be honoured with accolades in various categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Animation Film, Best Documentary and Best TV Series.

Expectations are high for a glamorous and stylish event, where filmmakers and attendees alike are anticipated to showcase their fashion sense and artistic contributions. Filmmakers are already gearing up for the event, eagerly hoping to walk away with honours.

Below is the nomination list for the New Vision People's Choice Film Awards 2024.

Best Feature Film
Petal of life - Hamis Mayanja Ibrahim
The Kitara Chronicles - Yiga Sadat
Unheard - Polly Kamukama

Best Director - Feature Film
Mathew Nabwiso - When You Become Me
Richard Mulindwa - The Test
Yiga Sadat - The Kitara Chronicles

Best Actor - Feature Film 
Emmanuel Ssendagire - Amigo
Isa Yusuf Masadde - The Kitara Chronicles
Joseph Kahirimbanyi - Unheard

Best Actress - Feature Film
Jackline Katusiime Unheard  
Rehema Mutesi - Petal of Life
Rose Birungi - The Kitara Chronicles

Best Cinematography Feature Film 
The Kitara Chronicles - Sudaisy Kizito Sebbowa
The Passenger - Izaek Ekuka 
Unheard - Kitsha Kyasi Joseph

Best Costume Design - Feature Film 
The Kitara Chronicles - Hikmah Nabbanja
The Passenger - Joan Nantege
Unheard - Ginny Kusiima

Best Screenplay - Feature Film
The Passenger - Meddy Sserwadda
The Kitara Chronicles - Yiga Sadat and Isa Yusuf Masadde
Unheard - Polly Kamukama

Best Documentary 
Rwenzori: The Source of Life
Walugembe - Shemei Agabo
When Water Is Not Life - Solomon Serwanja

Best Short Film 
Maama Wange - Doreen Mirembe Jr
Nambi - Peter Mukiibi and Usama Mukwaya
Taama - Arthur Nsubuga

Best Animation Film  
Kizazi Motto - Herderboy - Raymond Malinga
Lost - Ashiraf Mulima
Ttula - Benjamine Enock Mwesigwa

Best TV Series (producers)  
Damalie - Doreen Mirembe Snr
Prestige - Nathan Magoola
Sanyu - Mathew and Eleanor Nabwiso

Best Actor in a TV Series  
Allan Katongole Kutosi – Sanyu
Emmanuel Ssendagire - Burning Hearts
Jenkins Joel Mutumba - Sanyu

Best Actress in a TV Series
Doreen Mirembe Snr - Damalie
Hanifah Abduallah Bilungi - Gamyuse
Jackline Nalumansi - Burning Hearts

Best Make-up in a Feature Film
The Passenger - Joan Nantege
The Kitara Chronicles - Hikmah Nabbanja and Shadia Nakibuuka
Unheard - Rose Lilly Kebirungi

Best Make-up in a TV Series
Damalie - Lisa Sonia and Pretty Janet Nakazzi 
Prestige - Sera Nasike and Esther Nakaziba 
Sanyu - Mariam Nyamatte and Bridget Nabulya

Best Music in a Feature Film
Amigo - Francis Nsubuga
Unheard - Joseph Kahirimbanyi
When You Become Me - Ken Heights Sabiiti

Best Music in a TV series
Burning Hearts - Ketchaz Studios
Damalie - Lawrence Magaya (Post Studios/ Oh and Mulika Studios)
Sanyu - Abubakar Isiko

Best Reality TV Show
Date My Family
Kan See Me
Take Me Back