By Muwanguzi Deborah
The iKON Awards continue to grow beyond Uganda’s borders, with this year’s “Beyond Borders” edition receiving a record 300 film submissions from across the world.Filmmakers from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas—including countries like Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil, and the United States—have taken part, highlighting the awards’ rising global appeal.Now in its 4th edition, the initiative is increasingly positioning Kampala as an emerging hub in the international film industry, with growing interest in cross-border collaborations.Through its iKON Activate programs, the awards have already expanded activities to several countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, with further plans to reach South Africa and the United Kingdom