# Uganda Film Festival 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uganda-film-festival-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-26T08:08:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 13th edition of the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) has launched nationwide screenings, showcasing more than 50 local films at various cinema outlets such as Century Cinemax, EMT Cinema, and NuMax Cinema. Organized by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and MultiChoice Uganda, the festival includes a three-day screenwriting masterclass at the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology to enhance technical skills and the commercialization of local productions.

The festival is scheduled to conclude with an awards gala on August 28, 2026, where winners of the public-voted Viewers’ Choice award will be announced.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Uganda advances film industry and digital governance initiatives

Uganda's UCC is promoting local cinema via the 2026 Uganda Film Festival, while lawmakers are being urged to improve their expertise in internet governance and AI legislation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-advances-film-industry-and-digital-governance-initiatives

### 2026-08-21: Uganda Film Festival launches nationwide screenings and industry training

The 13th Uganda Film Festival has launched nationwide screenings of over 50 local films and is hosting screenwriting masterclasses to support the growth of the country's film industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uganda-film-festival-launches-nationwide-screenings-and-industry-training

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Cite as: Uganda Film Festival 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uganda-film-festival-2026