PRESIDENT GENERAL - @pearlwoodug PRESIDENT - Film Producers Guild, DIRECTOR @flyfilmsug SCRIPT WRITER/ACTRESS AWARD WINNER @pearlwoodug

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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION National High School Film Assessment Week - 13th–17th July By Ms. Namatovu Aisha Asiimwe President General, Pearlwood Something remarkable is happening in Uganda's film industry. From 13th to 17th July 2026, Pearlwood officially declares a Special National High School Film Assessment Week as part of the Pearlwood Film Awards 2026, under the theme: "The Rising Pearl: Igniting the Next Generation of African Storytellers." During this special week, we invite every Ugandan to join us in celebrating the future of African cinema by watching, reviewing and supporting our young filmmakers. Together with an independent panel of industry professionals, your voice matters. We encourage you to watch the competing films and share your thoughts on the outstanding participants in the following categories: 1.Best Screenplay (High School) 2.Best Actress (High School) 3.Best Actor (High School) 4.Best Supporting Actress (High School) 5.Best Supporting Actor (High School) 6.Short Film of the Year (High School) 7.Best Screenplay (Primary School) 8.Best Actress (Primary School) 9.Best Actor (Primary School) 10.Best Director 11.Best Editor 12.Best Cinematographer 13.Best Sound Score 14.Best Costume & Makeup 15.Best Production Design The final batch of selected films will be available for public viewing from 13th July 2026. Watch the High School Movie Collection here: streameastfilms.com/movies/g… After watching, tell us: “Who deserves a nomination?” Drop your favourite performers, films and technical contributors in the comments. While the Awards are assessed by an independent professional jury, public engagement is an important part of celebrating and recognizing Uganda's emerging talent. We also take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Directorate of Education Standards, the Uganda National Cultural Centre, and every participating school that has chosen to tell Uganda's original stories through film. Your commitment is shaping the next generation of African storytellers. We warmly invite our partners, parents, educators, filmmakers and all lovers of African cinema to join us as we celebrate the future of Uganda's film industry. Imagine how high the Pearl of Africa will rise when we choose to celebrate our very own. For inquiries, please contact the Pearlwood Film Awards Committee: 📞 +256 751 710706 📧 md.awards@pearlwood.net The countdown to the nominations has begun. Together, let's celebrate Uganda's rising stars. #PearlwoodFilmAwards2026 #TheRisingPearl #StreamEastFilms #HighSchoolMovies
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Congratulations to HON. LT. GEN. HENRY TUMUKUNDE upon your appointment as Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development. We look forward to working together in advancing Uganda’s creative industry, youth empowerment, and cultural development thru storytelling & innovation.
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We are on a steady progress 💪🔥❤️
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The National Association of Media Arts (NAMA), signatory to the PACT, presented it to Permanent Secretary @iampilato Fumba Chama at the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts, alongside national Arts Association leaders.
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INSIDE PEARLWOOD’S 2025 AGM: A new Course for Uganda’s Film Industry? artisticechos.com/inside-pea…
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A great enemy to the creative industry is @UCC_Official @UCC_ED you can do better for the millions of youths in the film sector to earn a living and improve their standards of living. Otherwise @KagutaMuseveni @NRMOnline goal of poverty eradication among the youth will be a dream
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@UCCFilmFestival 2025 Nominees call on @UCC_Official to halt Illegal Film Broadcasts. The President of Pearlwood forwards the Press Release to the @UCC_ED for immediate action. 🇺🇬 Film-makers continue to petition @Mglsd_UG, @URSBHQ & @MediaCouncilUg to break the silence.
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Ohh Uganda the land of freedom, our love and Labour we give 🙏🙏🙏 let our Labour and toil as this youth of this great nation not go to waste @UCC_ED @KagutaMuseveni @NRMOnline @Onc_nrm1 @pearlwoodug
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Will remain a dream if @UCC_Official doesn’t lay a leveled ground and keep allowing local televisions to broadcast pirated movies in broad daylight light under the @UCC_ED watch. The Uganda we desire as creatives starts with the regulators of the Industry doing what is right. Ohh
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Kindly tune in and let’s talk film 🎥
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Hey everyone! Today, I’m excited to celebrate my birthday! 🎉 I feel incredibly grateful for the experiences that have shaped me and the amazing people who have been part of my life. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey so far. Cheers to 32! 🥳💖
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My love for food. Food fooder foodest 🥣🍞😘
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Gratitude to @UNESCO🥰 You've walked with us to this day; #REFILE. 2019 was the @EUinUG and UNESCO Film Project. 2023, the Open Digital Roadmap. We are set for a new journey to sustainably impact the Culture & Creative Industry. c.c. @Mglsd_UG @NITAUganda1 #StreamEast
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The @Mglsd_UG has today announced the commencement of the @UNESCO funded project; “Revitalizing the Film Industry for Livelihood Enhancement (REFILE) in Eastern Africa.” Regenerating and revamping the regional Film Industry. @UnescoEast @Elevenmonk #REFILE #StreamEast
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TODAY: @pearlwoodug & @UgUFMI leaders met the @NucpaawUganda GS & agreed to scale up demands for fair government support to all artists under the campaign #EvilArtEra which is yet to be launched. This follows an unanswered petition to the Dpt. Speaker Hon. @Thomas_Tayebwa 👇🏼1/2
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The film-makers petition to the Deputy Speaker of 🇺🇬 @Parliament_Ug was signed by over 150 Film-makers. This was after several unfruitful engagements with all the respective government ministries & agencies. #EvilArtEra the next big generational fight. @panaf_org 2/2
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The @MinofHealthUG should clarify to expectant mothers that @NaguruHospital is a private not public hospital. Imagine all toilets in the public maternity ward are closed and keys given only to those in private rooms. 90% mothers can’t access toilets or water @KagutaMuseveni
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