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Northern Uganda Filmmakers Association

Celebrating the spirit of Northern Cinema

1,000+NUFA26 gala attendees
A filmmaker in cultural dress with an elephant-motif pendant at the NUFA26 Awards
02 MayNUFA26 Awards Day, Acholi Inn, Gulu
The Association

A regional home for the people telling Northern Uganda's stories

NUFA is a registered collective of filmmakers — camera operators, editors, actors, writers, costume and set designers — building a film industry where local stories are made, owned and celebrated by the people who live them.

  • Training & capacity buildingScreenwriting, directing and technical masterclasses reaching thousands of creatives.
  • Recognition & platformThe NUFA Awards give technical and creative achievement a regional stage.
  • Advocacy & policyChampioning the policies and market access that make film a viable career.
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6,700+People reached through NUFA programmes
92Film submissions to NUFA26 — up 31% on 2025
4Regions united — Acholi, Lango, West Nile, Karamoja
2027Next edition of the NUFA Awards
The NUFA Awards

Two editions strong. One big stage ahead.

2025 and 2026 are history — 2027 is where we're headed. Every edition brings Northern Uganda's finest storytellers to Acholi Inn, Gulu.

Past Edition NUFA Awards branding
2025

The inaugural NUFA Awards — the region's first-ever film awards platform, launched to recognise Northern Uganda's storytellers.

  • 25 April 2025
  • Acholi Inn, Gulu
Past Edition Guests arriving at the NUFA26 Awards red carpet
2026

NUFA26 grew the celebration — a full house at Acholi Inn, more categories, and a red carpet befitting the region's finest.

  • 2 May 2026
  • Acholi Inn, Gulu
Upcoming A trophy is presented on stage — looking ahead to NUFA27
2027

The next chapter of the NUFA Awards is being written. Save the date — nominations and partner packages open soon.

  • Date to be announced
  • Gulu, Northern Uganda
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Moments from the Gala

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Guests mingling at NUFA26
NUFA26 guest arrival
NUFA25 Awards moment
NUFA25 Awards moment
NUFA25 Awards moment
Why NUFA

Built for filmmakers, by filmmakers

Mentorship that shows up

Guilds and workshops led by working professionals, in camera, editing, sound, writing and design.

A stage that recognises you

The NUFA Awards put technical craft — not just star power — in the spotlight every edition.

A network across the North

One collective spanning Acholi, Lango, West Nile and Karamoja — production support included.

In Their Words

Voices from NUFA26

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"We'd love to see this event last forever" — on what our partners make possible each edition.

Ojok Odong, NUFA President
Ojok OdongNUFA President
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"Your work is not just entertainment — it is a mirror to the community," a partner told our filmmakers at NUFA26.

Guest at NUFA26
Leonard AmanyaUganda Communications Commission
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Young creatives "showing the world that we can do it" — the kind of moment NUFA Awards was built to create.

Guest at NUFA26
Hon. Betty AmongiMinister, Gender, Labour & Social Development
Partners

Backed by organisations who believe in Northern storytelling

Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social DevelopmentGovernment Partner
Uganda Communications Commission — NUFA Regulatory Partner
Kakebe Technologies — NUFA Technology Partner
Oroma TVBroadcast Partner
Oyeng-Yeng ProductionsProduction Partner
National Producers Guild of UgandaIndustry Partner
Uganda Federation of Movie IndustriesIndustry Partner
Elephante CommonsPartner
GlobalPath Faspath NetworkPartner
WokoberPartner
Nasho ComputersPartner
Speak FMMedia Partner
Mega FMMedia Partner
Q FM LiraMedia Partner
Halish SpaPartner
TJ Beauty LinePartner
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