Veteran movie film producer and Actor John Ssegawa called for collaborative efforts among players in the film sector to curb the challenge of unauthorized distribution of Ugandan movies.
In an interview, Ssegawa highlighted the alarming practice of individuals burning Ugandan movies onto CDs and selling them at significantly lower prices saying that it affects the industry and the economy at large.
He emphasized the importance of respecting the hard work and artistry put into these films and suggested that a collaborative approach involving all Ugandan movie producers and other players could be the key to addressing this issue.
The star explained that engaging in open dialogues with several players can explore ways of protecting Ugandan art, ensuring fair compensation, and combating piracy.
“Those people should get rights to sell movie producers’ work. They shouldn’t do it illegally. If they intend to help market our art, then they shouldn’t do it with arrogance or disrespect because as producers, we put in a lot of time, creativity, and money”. Ssegawa said.
Ssegawa’s reaction came at a time where some culprits were arrested over unauthorized distribution of Ugandan movies.
