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The REFILE project, initiated by the Ugandan Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development, aims to revitalize and develop the Eastern African film sector for sustainable growth across Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The project seeks to:

1. Map and create networks: Establish a network of professional organizations for film content creators.
2. Develop a streaming platform: Launch a video-on-demand platform to showcase Eastern African audiovisual content.
3. Empower women and youth: Train women and young IT professionals in digital communications and over-the-top (OTT) platform management.

This initiative stems from the 2022 mapping report on the film industry in Uganda, published in the UNESCO report ‘.’

• Advance sustainable development: The project creates opportunities in the cultural and creative industries, aligning with national development plans.
• Enhance international mobility: It promotes a balanced flow of cultural goods and services through South-North and South-South exchanges.
• Strengthen regional cooperation: By fostering inter-state and regional dialogue, the project supports the socio-economic growth of the film sector and encourages the employment of women and youth in Eastern Africa.
• Encourage innovative distribution: The dedicated streaming OTT platform facilitates global distribution of East African films.
• Promote gender equality: Women’s representation is increased as creators and producers thanks to professional networks and training

• Mapping and networking: Unify professional organizations of film content creators into a cohesive network.
• Establish a rapport for stakeholders: Create a multinational platform for film practitioners to collaborate and represent private stakeholders’ interests.
• Launch of a streaming platform: Develop a video-on-demand platform for Eastern African audiovisual content.
• Training: Upskill women and young IT professionals in digital communications and OTT platform management.