The iKon Awards - Film & Television is an awarding programme[1] that recognizes and rewards implementers and personalities in the Film and Television and Mainstream Media in Uganda and ultimately, Africa.[2] Founded by Humphrey Nabimanya, the new annual initiative is now presented by SAUTIplus Media Hub.[3][4]
| iKON Awards: Film and Television | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2nd iKON Awards | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements film and television |
| Country | Uganda |
| Presented by | SAUTIplus Media Hub |
| First awarded | 2023 |
| Website | www |
The awards seek to award (recognize and reward formidable implementers including filmmakers and actors), connect (link participants and their interventions/films/show/series to opportunities for resource mobilisation, networking, core organisational development, and publicity) and educate (through one-on-one sessions, webinars, online courses and summits from professionals in the film industry).
Background
editThe 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub, honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023.
Film producer Usama Mukwaya was named as producer of the first edition which marks his first "live" television production credit for a major show.
The nominations were announced by actors Laura Kahunde and Sam Bagenda on January 28, 2023 live on NBS TV.[5][6][7][8]/[9][10][11][12]
The following are the categories for the iKon awards unveiled during its launch at the Kampala Serena Hotel [13]
Awards
edit| Category[14] | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Best Film |
| 2 | Best Director |
| 3 | Best Actor |
| 4 | Best Actress |
| 5 | Best Supporting Actor |
| 6 | Best Supporting Actress |
| 7 | Best Director of Photography |
| 8 | Best Screenplay |
| 9 | Best Sound |
| 10 | Best Editor |
| 11 | Best Costume Designer |
| 12 | Best Makeup and Hairstyling |
| 13 | Best Production Designer |
| 14 | Best Visual Effects |
| 15 | Best Short film |
| 16 | Best Documentary |
| 17 | Best Animation film |
| 18 | Best TV Series |
| 19 | Best Actor in a TV Series |
| 20 | Best Actress in a TV Series |
| 21 | Best Student film |
| 22 | Best Emerging film |
| 23 | iKON Rising Star |
| 24 | iKON Fellow of The Year |
| 25 | Legacy Award |
Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program
editThe opportunity is designed to target young, passionate, enthusiastic and emerging filmmakers interested in filmmaking and the film industry. Ten young filmmakers will be supported with a $500 grant each to produce a 5- to 10-minute short films and also provided with mentorship from experienced filmmakers.[15][16][17]
References
edit- ^ "The Sautiplus Media Hub launched the iKon Awards".
- ^ "Moments you missed from the Launch of the SAUTIplus media's IKon Awards: Film and Television Awards last night at Serena Hotel (Pictures) -". 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "iKon Awards Initiative to mentor, guide, skill young Africans - H. Nabimanya". MBU. 2021-03-28. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ Bm, B. (2021-03-29). "Reach A Hand Uganda Launches the prestigious iKon Awards Initiative". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ "Nominees – iKON Awards".
- ^ "Sam Bagenda & Laura Kahunde Set to Announce Nominees for the 1st Edition of the iKon Awards". 25 January 2023.
- ^ "IKon Awards 2023 Launched | Showbizuganda". 28 January 2023.
- ^ "IKon Awards 2023 Here to Connect and Celebrate Filmmakers: See Full List of Nominees". 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Nominee list for the iKon Awards 2023 out – Kampala Sun". 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Eleanor Nabwiso, Loukman Ali and Tracy Kababiito nominated for iKon Awards". 29 January 2023.
- ^ "The Ikon Awards: Film and Tv Awards Are Here to Educate, Connect, and Celebrate Filmmakers". 28 January 2023.
- ^ "IKon Awards rolled out for second edition". 22 September 2023.
- ^ "IKon Awards launched". 2 June 2022.
- ^ "iKON Awards - Celebrating Innovation & Excellence". www.theikon.org. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ "New initiative to support film industry generate better content".
- ^ https://fellowship.theikon.org/
- ^ "IKon Awards 2024 launched in style".