The greatest of the greatest African film industry collaboration is about to happen in London this November. Filmmakers from across Europe, the best from Nollywood, Kannywood and best of African cinema will converge under one roof in London to celebrate excellence at the annual Africa’s best film industry awards. The 22nd African Film Awards is set to rock London on Saturday 3rd November 2018.
Nominations into various categories are now open
You can nominate yourself, your film, your favourite actors, supporting actors, directors, producers, cinematographers etc. Send your entries to marketing@africanvoiceonline.co.uk with the following details:
Title of the movie:
Link to the Online Screener:
Password:
Movie Trailer on YouTube:
Closing Date
Act now the deadline for entries is Monday 17th September 2018
Awards Date
The glamorous African Film Awards ceremony will hold on Saturday 3rd November 2018 at the Stratford Town Hall, 29 The Broadway London E15 4BQ. Register your interest to attend at Eventbrite.com
Categories of films/movies for consideration
Films will be considered in the following categories.
Nollywood films/Kannywood films & Best of African films.
English language film
Indigenous film
Nominees will be considered under the following categories:
African Film in (English Language category)
- Best African Actor of the Year
- Best African Actress of the Year
- Best African Film (in different Language category)
- Best Director (African Film)
- Best Producer (African Film)
African Film in (Different Language category)
- Best Director
- Best Actress
- Best Actor
- Best Producer
- Best Actress in Supporting Role
- Best Actor in Supporting Role
- Best Short Film (Feature)
- Best short film (Animated)
- Best Comedy Act
UK Productions
A film will be considered as a UK feature or short if produced/directed by a UK based filmmaker.
The following categories will be considered from the fast-growing (UK Nollywood):
- Best Actress in Lead Role
- Best Actor in Lead Role
- Best Actor in Supporting Role
- Best Actress in Supporting Role
- Best ScreenPlay
- Best Feature Films
- Best indigenous movie
- Best UK Producer
- Best Executive Producer(Special Category)
- Best Director
- Best Actress (TV Series)
- Best Actress in Supporting Role (TV Series)
- Best Actor (TV Series)
- Best Actor in Supporting Role (TV Series)
- Best Short Films
Notification of selected works/full list of finalists
The selection process will be finalised and announced by end of September via email to all those shortlisted. The full list will be published on the website of African Voice Newspapers UK, the organisers of the annual awards.
For further enquiries, kindly email: marketing@africanvoiceonline.co.uk
Awards Organising Team
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