CANNES, FRANCE — Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja, produced by Nyati Motion Pictures, has received an Honourable Mention at the AFRICA USA International Film Festival’s C…
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CANNES, FRANCE — Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja, produced by Nyati Motion Pictures, has received an Honourable Mention at the AFRICA USA International Film Festival’s Cannes edition, held alongside the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
The recognition was awarded for the segment “Uganda: The Making of a Nation”, which was screened and officially selected as part of the festival’s parallel Cannes programming running from May 12 -23, 2026, focused on African, North American, and diaspora cinema.
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In an official email dated Wednesday, July 1, 2026, sent from AFRICA USA International Film Festival (Cannes FIFI Team 2026) via FilmFreeway, the organisers confirmed the Honourable Mention award to Nyati Motion Pictures.
The message read in part: “Hi Nyati, our goal is to encourage and empower filming, filmmakers relationships, collaborations and ultimately the knowledge to distribute. We are proud of our illustrious volunteer corps and judges, under Luis Bouillon Baker’s leadership, our Jury President and one of the sons of Josephine Baker. We congratulate you and hope you keep filming and feeling empowered to, without borders and united.”
The festival further directed the filmmakers to download their official laurels via a provided link, confirming the Honourable Mention status under its 2026 Cannes edition programming.
The communication emphasised the festival’s mission of promoting African storytelling, collaboration, and distribution opportunities, including potential catalog inclusion, IMDb-qualifying credits, and networking with distributors.
The Africa USA International Film Festival operates as an independent platform showcasing African and diaspora films during the Cannes season. While not part of the official Cannes Film Festival selection, it hosts parallel screenings and industry events in Cannes focusing on inclusion and cultural exchange.
The 2026 Cannes edition featured a range of recognised works, including: Take Me To Fendika — Winner of Best Documentary; Ubuntu – The Baobab Tree Story — Featured/Screened documentary; 40 Days — Honourable Mention recipient; and Tuko Pamoja (Uganda: The Making of a Nation) — Honourable Mention recipient.
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