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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Film is a sensory medium that the viewer fully immerses themselves in. As they follow the characters who capture their imagination subliminally, they absorb other elements of Uganda\u2019s culture, heritage, colours and food that a film director cleverly crafts within the story as subtext.<\/p>\n

Agreeably, filmmaker James King Bagyenzi observes that this results in a residual hunger, once the story is told, for a viewer thousands of miles away to come and relive the experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery nation is unique and the power of film to immerse viewers in an intimate way to a people\u2019s way of life that they have held on to for thousands of years in my view lends a vibrant character to the telling of any good film,\u201d explains Bagyenzi, founder and lead director of Reel Impact Foundation, Kabale.<\/p>\n

Film has the power to market Uganda in countless ways such as showcasing the country\u2019s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, vibrant way of life, and diverse wildlife. The visibility of Uganda\u2019s beautiful facets can attract international film productions, boost investment in national infrastructure and, as filmmaker, Leonard Amanya offers, film has the power to create valuable employment opportunities for the local population.<\/p>\n

According to film producer, director and scriptwriter, Cissy Nalumansi, film has the unique ability to highlight the rich and interesting features of a country. \u201cMy story contrasts between the verdant, green landscape of Kampala and Entebbe and the drought-stricken areas of the northern region in Uganda, so there is a lot of scenery to thirst for, all while empowering a Ugandan girl to create a local solution for a local crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uganda\u2019s tourism attractions are a visual inspiration. Christened the Pearl of Africa , the East African country is home to Mountain Rwenzori, which has one of Africa\u2019s highest ranges; the source of the world\u2019s longest river, the Nile; Africa\u2019s biggest fresh water body, Lake Victoria; the world\u2019s largest population of mountain gorillas; the big five found in the country\u2019s 10 national parks and game reserves, among others. \u201cI still believe that we can compete favourably with actors from other African countries. Just watch Sometimes in April, Silent Army and even Queen of Katwe. I could go on and on. Our biggest setback is not having enough exposure,\u201d Joanitah Bewulira-Wandera, seasoned actress who insists a tiny sliver of Uganda ends up in motion pictures, argues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough showcasing our country\u2019s culture, music, fashion and food, their presence in heartfelt Ugandan stories will pull anyone to want and to experience it,\u201d filmmaker and producer Allan Manzi observes. Amanya says he \u201calways emphasises our country\u2019s picturesque beauty in the script development stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve highlighted the Bujagali Bridge in Jinja, showcased Uganda\u2019s lush, green landscapes, and showcased our rich culture through traditional attire, local music, and folklore,\u201d the film producer tells Saturday Monitor. Born and based in Kabale, Bagyenzi notes that the scenery of western Uganda is a visual network of rolling hills that tower over us, the lush greenery, the serene lava dammed lakes, the animals in the wild, misty mornings, the forest canopy of Bwindi forests. Bagyenzi admits the part of Uganda is a truly special landscape that offers filmmakers powerful settings for their films.<\/p>\n

The government might, however, want to create a more conducive environment for filmmakers to consider Uganda as a competitive location. Reports indicate that Queen of Katwe was partly shot in South Africa owing to prohibitively high taxes the filmmakers were required to pay.<\/p>\n

\u201cOtherwise with the lack of tax (deductions) and incentives currently being enforced, we\u2019re losing out quite a lot to countries like Kenya and South Africa,\u201d a filmmaker, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed.<\/p>\n

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