| iKON Awards: Film and Television | |
| Current Awards: | 2nd iKON Awards |
| Awarded For: | Outstanding achievements film and television |
| Presenter: | SAUTIplus Media Hub |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Year: | 2023 |
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]
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).
The 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]
| 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 |
The 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]