Uganda Film Festival Awards 2026
Best Feature Film
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) Winner
Small Gods
Best Viewer’s Choice
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Waka Waka (2025) Winner
Small Gods
Best Director
Drake Makanga – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) Winner
Mariam Ndagire – Longing to Belong (2026)
Issa Yusuf Masadde / Doreen Mirembe – Maama Wange (2026)
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 Winner
Daniel Papa Mushikoma – At the Verge
Turinayo Jothan – Small Gods
Best Actress in a Feature
Catherine Uwera Mbabazi – 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 Winner
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 Winner
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature
Hellen Lukoma – You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Joanah Jojo Nabakiibi – Maama Wange (2026)
Annet Nandujja – Longing to Belong (2026) Winner
Namakula Hilda – Wrong Number / Agatha
Hasifah Nakitende – At the Verge / Zahara
Best Screenplay
Small Gods
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
The Unforgivable
Adui (2025) Winner
Best Cinematography
At the Verge
Adui (2025) Izaek Ekuka Winner
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Best Production Design
Small Gods
Waka Waka (2025) Winner
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Best Costume Design
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) Winner
Small Gods
Best Make-Up
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) Esther Nakaziba Winner
Small Gods
The Unforgivable
Best Sound Design
Sledge
The Unforgivable Winner
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
Best Original Soundtrack
Small Gods Winner
Wrong Number
Sledge
When Power Turns
Best Post-Production / Editing
Adui (2025) - Peter Okoth and Joshua Alibet Winner
You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025)
The Unforgivable
Best Film in Indigenous Language
Small Gods
Adui (2025) Winner
When Power Turns
Best Rising Star
Katushabe Jovian Ann – Maama Wange (2026)
Yomcwiny Emily – Adui (2025) Winner
Sanyu Millie Martha – Am Sorry Mama
Turinayo Jonathan – Small Gods
Best Animation
Amara and the Spirit of Nyamagunda Winner
Queen Kitami
Who Killed Captain Alex?
Mother Tongue
Nyota Force
Best Local Documentary
Wanawake Ekitiibwa Ky’Olubugo Winner
Becoming Her, Becoming Free
Ajon – The Spirit of Teso
The Blind Family
Best Local Short Film
Infinity Winner
Mfuko
The Duffle Bag
Subliminal
Twisted
Last Taxi to Kawempe
Best Student Film
Bond of Tera (2026) - Emma Okello Winner
Shadows After Vows - Mathias Sebinobe
Mind Over Matter - Henry Matovu
Unseen - Saphina Lubeera
The Dream Killer - Okot Bill Clinton
Best TV Drama Series
Damalie (2023) Winner
Loving Beyond
Kavule Town
Choices
Ties That Bind Us
Best Actor in a TV Drama/Series
Derrick Bakka – Damalie (2023) Winner
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 Winner
Nakubulwa Clare Desire – Ties That Bind Us
Nambusi Florence – Loving Beyond
Doreen Mirembe – Damalie (2023)
Cinderella Okuyo – Crossroads
Best Regional Film
Borrowed Womb (Eastern Region)
No/Needa (Central Region) Winner
Kabwondera / Kabwendera (Western Region)
No Safe Place To Call Home (Te Okono) (Northern Region)
Best East African Film
Shiku
Bobo Nana Winner
Peremende
Zahma (The Struggle)
Best International Film
Safari Winner
Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man
In Other Words
Nelson Mandela: The Man Behind the Legend
My Father
Adui (2025) and You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye (2025) lead the nomination list with 13 nominations each.
Waka Waka followed closely with 10 nominations and Longing to Belong with 8 Nominations
The awards were held on August 28 in Kampala.
