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Renowned Ugandan filmmaker Samuel Saviour Kizito, known for his work on movies such as "Nkwanzi's Slip," "Kemi," "Ssekukkulu: A Ugandan Christmas" has been selected to head the jury at the Rustenburg Film Festival in South Africa.

The filmmaker shared the news on his social media handles on Saturday, expressing his delight at being chosen for the festival, which is set to take place from September 25 to 29 this year.

 "I’ve been honored to serve as the Head Jury for the Rustenburg Film Festival 2024. It’s a pleasure to support the growth of African cinema through this dimension. Looking forward to the festival activities from September 25 to 29 in Rustenburg, South Africa," Kizito wrote on his social media handles.

Speaking to New Vision, the filmmaker said that his selection signifies the growing recognition of Ugandan filmmakers. He expressed confidence in delivering honest and truthful judgments.

"It means that we are now trusted by many film enthusiasts out there. With my experience in the industry, I am sure that my judgment will be honest and truthful," he said.

Kizito added that he would use this platform to foster international collaboration between Uganda and the various countries participating in the festival.

However, he emphasized that he would maintain impartiality and not show favoritism to Ugandan films, despite any expectations from his fellow countrymen.

Kizito has also served as a jury member at the Accra Indie Film Festival in Ghana, Africa International Human Rights Film Festival in Nigeria and several more.