iKon Awards 2023 Here to Connect and Celebrate Filmmakers: See Full List of Nominees

The SAUTI plus Media Hub is proud to announce the first edition of the iKon Awards, themed, “Dreaming With The Stars” with this year’s nominees announced last evening. The announcer was presented by renowned Actor, Sam Bagenda and media personality, Laura Kahunde. 

The iKon Awards 2023 will be happening on Saturday 25th, March 2023 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, with the night lined up with an award ceremony, and performances by various entertainers.

The ikon Awards: Television and Film aims at recognizing and rewarding outstanding efforts in the film industry across different categories, nurturing a spirit of entrepreneurship, enterprise and leadership among the youth and consequently encouraging innovation, job creation and high-value businesses in the film industry, create a wider platform to advance film advocacy for issues affecting youth, influence policy action and create a networking opportunity for the nominees and partners, create a platform for young people to showcase their craft through storytelling in the Film and Television industry and provide an opportunity for Ugandan creatives to create globally appealing content to be appreciated both locally and internationally.

The founder of the iKON Awards, Humphrey Nabimanya, states that the motivation behind the launch of the iKon Awards was his passion to see the industry(and Ugandan storytellers) get the recognition they deserve,  and also highlight the importance of storytelling in showcasing our different cultures, societies, and country.

“A lot of the local Tv and Film productions in Uganda have been a great boost to tourism in our country and have also been a reliable platform in showcasing our

heritage, as a people. The iKon Awards are here to not only celebrate Film and Television but also encourage many more Ugandans to put their stories and craft at the forefront. There is a lot of talent in this country, which can only be exhibited, celebrated and recognized through initiatives like the iKon Awards,” he explains.

Ugandan film director, scriptwriter and actor, Usama Mukwaya who is producing this year’s edition of the iKon Awards elaborated that transparency, excellency and celebration are the key factors driving the awards.

“Award shows have, for many years, been boxed to certain individuals, and we want to have inclusivity and involvement across the board.

“The film industry in Uganda cuts across from the uptown to downtown, and that is something we intend to highlight with the iKon Awards. We believe that regardless of where you come from, you can contribute to the industry, and in whatever way you do that, we are here to celebrate you.  The iKon Awards are bringing a taste of Hollywood down here in Kampala,” he explains. 

NOMINEE CATEGORIES FOR #ikonAwards2023

1.             Best Student Film

PIUS

MY DEGREE

MILK OF HUMAN KINDNESS

2.             Short Film

ENYAMA

SIXTEEN ROUNDS

ENGAITO

THE HEARTBEAT

3.             Best Animation film

A THOUSAND FATE

NO WAY OUT

TTULA

BREAKOUT

4.             Documentary film

PIUS

LITTLE FAITH

EBYA BALOGO

5.             Visual Effects

THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

KAFA COH

TEMBELE

MY HUSBANDS WIFE

6.             Ikon Fellow of The Year

Hawah Joan Nakanjako

Ukasha Ssenyonjo

Matilda Kavuma

Doreen Mirembe

Eunice Acan

Joseph Innocent Ediegum

Kate Nafuna

Emma Uchwo.

7.             Best Sound

BEDROOM CHAINS

KAFA COH

TEMBELE

THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

8.             Best Editor

ANDREW ODERA                                                                KAFA COH

KYOBE SSEBOWA                                                 BEDROOM CHAINS

LOUKMAN ALI                                                   THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

  PAUL KIMERA $ BASHAN MUKWAYA                 TEMBELE

9.             Best Production Designer

TEMBELE

BEDROOM CHAINS

KAFA COH

PIECES OF ME

10.          Best Makeup and Special Effects

THE TEST

KAFA COH

TEMBELE

And BEDROOM CHAINS

11.          Best Costume Designer

COSTUME PARLOR                                                 BEDROOM CHAINS

NADIA GISELLA                                                                 THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

RACHAEL NAKITO $ JOSEPHINE LULE                                THE TEST

WHITNEY G. NAJUUKO                                                                 KAFA COH

12.          Best Actor in A Tv Series

ALLAN KUTOS KATONGOLE                                      in SANYU

PRYNCE JOEL OKUYO ATIKU                                   in WHAT IF

Q-KAMBER FREDEL                                                                 in GAMYUUSE

SIMON BASE KALEMA                                                                 in PRESTIGE

13.          Best Actress in A Tv Series

ELEANOR NABWISO                                                 in SANYU

JOAN AGABA                                                      in WHAT IF

SALLY ELIZABETH BWAMIMPEKE                  in PRESTIGE

STELLA NANTE                                                                 in THE HONORABLEZ

14.          Best Tv Series

PRESTIGE

THE HONOURABLES

SANYU

And WHAT IF

15.          Best Supporting Actor

COSMOS SSERUBOGO                                                in TEMBELE

DANIEL PAPA MUSHIKANA                      in FOOTWINE

KALU EGBUI IKEAGWU                                            in KAFA COH

MICHAEL WAWUYO SR.                                          in THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

16.          Best Supporting Actress

MARIAM NDAGIRE                                                                 in KAFA COH

SARAFINA MUHAWENIMANA                                 in PIECES OF ME

REHEMA NANFUKA                                                                 in KAFA COH

TANIA SHAKIRAH KANKINDI                           in MY HUSBANDS WIFE

17.          Best Cinematography

BENSON KAMAU MUNGAI                               BEDROOM CHAINS

IZAEK EKUKA                                                    TEMBELE

MUSTAQUE ABDALLAH                                         KAFA COH

NAIZI NASSER                                                   THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

18.          Best Lead Actor

JOHN MARY SSEKIMPI                                                 in MY HUSBANDS WIFE

MICHAEL WAWUYO JR.                                           in THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

MICHAEL WAWUYO SR.                                          in KAFA COH

PATRIQ NKAKALUKANYI                                             in TEMBELE

19.          Best Lead Actress

                NISHA KALEMA                                                              in BEDROOM CHAINS

RHONA NINSIIMA                                                in TEMBELE

TRACY KABABIITO                                                in MUKISA

WINNIE NAFULA                                                                in MY HUSBANDS WIFE

20.          Best Screenplay

BEDROOM CHAINS

MY HUSBANDS WIFE

TEMBELE

And THE WAVE

21.          Best Director

GILBERT LUKALIYA AND DOREEN MIREMBE            KAFA COH

HASSAN MAGEYE                                                                 BEDROOM CHAINS

LOUKMAN ALI                                                                   THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER

MORRIS MUGISHA                                                                 TEMBELE

22.          Feature Film

BEDROOM CHAINS

KAFA COH

MY HUSBANDS WIFE

And TEMBELE

23.      iKon Rising Star

•              COSMOS SSERUBOGO

•              TUYI MARISERENA

•              And KADDU SADAT

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