Ugandans Nominated At Zanzibar International Film Festival 2025

Just a week after the curtains closed on a triumphant Uganda Film Festival 2025, the Ugandan film industry has even more to celebrate. The prestigious Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) has officially announced its #ZIFF2025 selections, and Uganda is proudly on the list.

Representing the Pearl of Africa across multiple categories, these nominations highlight the growing excellence, creativity, and international appeal of Ugandan storytelling.

Ugandan Nominations at ZIFF 2025:

SHORT FILMS

1. Sweet Heist by Ali Kisitu
2. Boy No Fear by Jonathan Curtiss

FEATURE FILM

1. Janani: The Last Stand by Matt Bish

TV DRAMA SERIES

1. Damalie by Doreen Mirembe

DOCUMENTARY FILM

1. Memories of Love Returned by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

Each of these projects showcases the powerful and diverse talent emerging from Uganda, from gripping short films to bold television dramas and deeply personal documentaries.

These nominations are more than just personal milestones for the creators; they’re a testament to the growing global recognition of Uganda’s film industry and a call to continue investing in authentic African narratives.

ZIFF 2025 will take place from 25th to 29th June in Zanzibar, and JANANI by Matt Bish is the film opening the festival.

To the talented casts and crews behind these stories, congratulations! Your work is flying our flag high. Let’s rally behind our filmmakers as they head to one of Africa’s most prestigious film festivals.

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