The following is a list of awards and nominations received by Ugandan film director, screenwriter, and producer Usama Mukwaya. His major nominations include the African Movie Academy Award. Major associations Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry. Other awards and nominations Ikon Awards The iKON Awards - Film & Television is an awarding programme founded by Humphrey Nabimanya that recognizes and rewards implementers and personalities in the Film and Television and Mainstream Media in Uganda and ultimately, Afrika. Formally The iKon awards is an initiative, The new annual initiative is now presented by SAUTIplus Media Hub. Janzi Awards The Janzi Awards are envisioned as an inclusive experience where outstanding achievements, innovations and diversity in Uganda’s Cultural, Creative and Performing Arts forms are recognized and celebrated. Viewers Choice Movie Awards (Uganda) Film festival awards Africa International Film Festival The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is an annual film festival. The event normally spans through a week and it includes award shows and film training classes. Amakula International Film Festival The Amakula International Film Festival is an annual film festival that takes place in Uganda. It is Uganda's oldest film festival founded by Dutch film historian Alice Smits and American filmmaker Lee Elickson. Durban International Film Festival The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Founded in 1979 by Teddy Sarkin and Ros Sarkin, it is the oldest and largest film festival in Africa and presents over 200 screenings celebrating the best in South African, African and international cinema. Most of the screenings are either African or South African premieres. Helsinki African Film Festival Luxor African Film Festival Mashariki African Film Festival Mashariki African Film Festival is an international film festival based in Rwanda, that represent the country in the East African Film Network (EAFN). Nador Cinema Festival Nile Diaspora International Film Festival Pearl International Film Festival The Pearl International Film Festival (PIFF), is an annual film festival held in Kampala, Uganda and has been described as one of the biggest film events in Uganda. Uganda Film Festival The Uganda Film Festival (UFF), is an annual film festival held in Kampala, Uganda founded under the Uganda Communications Commission. The festival is intended to help showcase what the