Best Feature Film
Adui (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Longing to Belong (2026)
Maama Wange
Waka Waka (2025)
Small Gods
Best Viewer’s Choice
Adui (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Longing to Belong (2026)
Maama Wange
Waka Waka (2025)
Small Gods
Best Director
Drake Makanga – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Ayeny T. Steve – Adui (2025)
Mariam Ndagire Kizito – Longing to Belong (2026)
Masadde Isaa Yusuf / Doreen Mirembe Jnr. – Maama Wange
Ssentongo Marvin Rain – Waka Waka (2025)
Best Actor in a Feature
Fidel Sankara – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Michael Wawuyo Jr. – The Unforgivable
Mushikoma Daniel Papa – At the Verge
Olot Bonny Olem – Adui (2025)
Turinayo Jothan – Small Gods
Best Actress in a Feature
Mbabazi Catherine Uwera – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Jackline Katusiime – The Unforgivable
Irene Enyegu – Lost and Found
Nakakeeto Immaculate – Wrong Number
Chimpaye Florence Mariserena – Small Gods
Best Supporting Actor in a Feature
Allan Kutos Katongole – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Mutumba Henry – Waka Waka (2025)
Obita Vincent Tyson – Adui (2025)
Tom Ongom – When Power Turns
Biziman Hussein – Small Gods
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature
Hellen Lukoma – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Nabakiibi Joanah Jojo – Maama Wange
Annet Nandujja – Longing to Belong (2026)
Namakula Hilda – Wrong Number / Agatha
Nakitende Hasifah – At the Verge / Zahara
Best Screenplay
Small Gods
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
The Unforgivable
Maama Wange
Adui (2025)
Best Cinematography
At the Verge
Adui (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Longing to Belong (2026)
Waka Waka (2025)
Best Production Design
Adui (2025)
Maama Wange
Small Gods
Waka Waka (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Best Costume Design
Waka Waka (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Maama Wange
Adui (2025)
Small Gods
Best Make-Up
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Maama Wange
Small Gods
Waka Waka (2025)
The Unforgivable
Best Sound Design
Sledge
The Unforgivable
Longing to Belong (2026)
Adui (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Best Original Soundtrack
Small Gods
Wrong Number
Longing to Belong (2026)
Sledge
When Power Turns
Best Post-Production / Editing
Adui (2025)
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Longing to Belong (2026)
Waka Waka (2025)
The Unforgivable
Best Film in Indigenous Language
Small Gods
Adui (2025)
Waka Waka (2025)
Maama Wange
When Power Turns
Best Rising Star
Katushabe Jovian Ann – Maama Wange
Yomcwiny Emily – Adui (2025)
Sanyu Millie Martha – Am Sorry Mama
Turinayo Jonathan – Small Gods
Best Animation
Amara and the Spirit of Nyamagunda
Queen Kitami
Who Killed Captain Alex?
Mother Tongue
Nyota Force
Best Local Documentary
Wanawake Ekitiibwa Ky’Olubugo
Becoming Her, Becoming Free
Ajon – The Spirit of Teso
The Blind Family
Best Local Short Film
Infinity
Mfuko
The Duffle Bag
Subliminal
Twisted
Last Taxi to Kawempe
Best Student Film
Bond of Tera
Shadows After Vows
Mind Over Matter
Unseen
The Dream Killer
Best TV Drama Series
Damalie
Loving Beyond
Kavule Town
Choices
Ties That Bind Us
Best Actor in a TV Drama/Series
Derrik Bakka – Damalie
Mugagga Tevin – Kavule Town
Rukundo Kenny – Choices
Herbert Kafrika – Choices
Jjemba Musibe – Ties That Bind Us
Best Actress in a TV Drama/Series
Diana Kahunde – Choices
Nakubulwa Clare Desire – Ties That Bind Us
Nambusi Florence – Loving Beyond
Mirembe Doreen – Damalie
Cinderella Okuyo – Crossroads
Best Regional Film
Borrowed Womb (Eastern Region)
No/Needa (Central Region)
Kabwondera / Kabwendera (Western Region)
No Safe Place To Call Home (Te Okono) (Northern Region)
Best East African Film
Shiku
Bobo Nana
Peremende
Zahma (The Struggle)
Best International Film
Safari
Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man
In Other Words
Nelson Mandela: The Man Behind the Legend
My Father
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) leads the nomination list with approximately 13 nominations.
Waka Waka follows closely with around 9 nominations
The awards are expected in early June 2026 in Kampala.
