Best Lead Actor
An individual male's performance for a leading role in a scripted program (e.g., a comedy, drama series, miniseries, movie, or telenovela). Only performances from programs that have been entered into the competition are eligible. Please note that you are allowed to submit multiple male performances from the same program.
Best Lead Actress
An individual female's performance for a leading role in a scripted program (e.g., a comedy, drama series, miniseries, movie, or telenovela). Only performances from programs that have been entered into the competition are eligible. Please note that you are allowed to submit multiple female performances from the same program.
Best Supporting Actor
An individual male performance for a supporting role in a program (e.g., a comedy, drama series, miniseries, movie, or telenovela) that, while not the main one, carries equal weight in making it a hit. The excellent actors who portray supporting roles are honoured with the AMVCA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Best Supporting Actress
An individual female performance for a supporting role in a program (e.g., a comedy, drama series, miniseries, movie, or telenovela) that, while not the main one, carries equal weight in making it a hit. The excellent actress who portrays supporting roles are honoured with the AMVCA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Best Art Direction
This category honours the skilled and creative use of visual components to enrich the overall impression or message of a creative work, as well as the production's overall visual style and design. It covers sets, costumes, props, and the overall visual ambiance as designed to support the plot.
Best Cinematography
This category awards the best use of the art of photography in a submission. it encompasses the art and science of motion picture photography - the visual storytelling, composition, lighting, camera work, and general aesthetic excellence of the body of work.
Best Costume Design
This category recognises outstanding costume designs for film and television, acknowledging the degree to which the designs display originality and inventiveness, particularly when they support or improve the characters or the visual narrative.
Best Writing - Movie
This category honours exceptional achievements in crafting the story and script in a film submission. This award encompasses the quality of the screenplay, dialogue, character development, originality, and overall storytelling.
Best Writing - TV Series
This category honours outstanding achievements in the writing of television shows, acknowledging the quality of the script, character development, dialogue, narrative structure, and overall storytelling.
Best Short Film
This award acknowledges the filmmakers' ability to convey compelling narratives, create memorable characters, and elicit strong emotions, proving that a short film can be a powerful and effective medium for concise storytelling. Submission must be between 5-42 minutes runtime.
Best Sound Design
This award category recognises outstanding achievements in the creation and execution of audio elements within a submission. It pays tribute to the demonstration of exceptional skill and creativity in shaping the auditory landscape of a cinematic expression.
Best Series
This award is a tribute to outstanding serialised storytelling and world-building, recognising achievements in the diverse realm of television. It is the collective efforts of filmmakers, actors, writers, and the entire creative team who collaborate to bring a compelling narrative to life on the big screen.
Best Movie
The "Best Movie" award acknowledges the collective efforts of filmmakers, actors, writers, and the entire creative team who collaborate to bring a compelling narrative to life on the big screen. The winner in this category is a film that transcends genres and resonates with audiences.
Best Editing
This category awards the unsung heroes behind the scenes, the editing which meticulously pieces together scenes, transitions, and visual elements to enhance the narrative, create tension, build atmosphere, and ultimately contribute to the success and resonance of the submission.
Best Makeup
This category showcases exemplary skill in various aspects of the craft, including prosthetics, special effects makeup, period makeup, and character design. The winner of this category exemplifies creativity, and attention to detail, to achieve the desired visual impact.
Best Director
This prestigious recognition honours the director who has demonstrated exceptional artistic vision, storytelling prowess, and leadership in guiding a body of work from conception to completion. They bring together all elements to create a cohesive and compelling experience.
Best Documentary
This award recognises outstanding achievements in the realm of non-fiction filmmaking, celebrating a documentary that not only informs and educates but also resonates emotionally with the audience, leaving a lasting impression.
Best Scripted M-Net Original
The award recognises exceptional narrative skills and artistic ability from the original M-Net scripted series. This award recognises Africa Magic television shows that have not only profoundly influenced culture but also set new benchmarks for character development, story complexity, and overall effect.
Best Un-scripted M-Net Original
This award recognises achievements in unscripted television programming that immerses us in a world of relatable and compelling personalities, unearthing real-life narratives that thrill audiences and create moments that ripple beyond the screen and into everyday life.
Best Digital Content Creator
This category awards the influencers, storytellers, and visionaries who have shaped the digital content landscape and continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the digital space. The award acknowledges not only the technical and creative skills involved in content creation but also the ability to connect and resonate with audiences.
Best Indigenous Language West Africa
The "Best Indigenous Language West Africa" award category celebrates exceptional achievements in storytelling, cultural representation, and linguistic preservation within West African film and TV. This prestigious award acknowledges the filmmakers, actors, and production teams who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to showcasing the richness of indigenous languages in the region.
Best Indigenous Language East Africa
The "Best Indigenous Language East Africa" award category celebrates exceptional achievements in storytelling, cultural representation, and linguistic preservation within East African film and TV. This prestigious award acknowledges the filmmakers, actors, and production teams who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to showcasing the richness of indigenous languages in the region.
Best Indigenous Language Southern Africa
The "Best Indigenous Language Southern Africa" award category celebrates exceptional achievements in storytelling, cultural representation, and linguistic preservation within Southern Africa film and TV. This prestigious award acknowledges the filmmakers, actors, and production teams who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to showcasing the richness of indigenous languages in the region.
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
This category recognises young filmmakers from the MultiChoice Talent Factory who have demonstrated exceptional storytelling ability together with technical and artistic proficiency in their filmmaking pursuits. The movie should have pushed creative boundaries, connected with the audience, and contributed fresh and compelling perspectives to filmmaking.
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
This category honours the creative and narrative abilities of the M-Net Original Indigenous series. Particularly one that has not only created new standards for character development, story complexity, and overall impact but also greatly impacted the Nigerian narrative and culture by telling authentic and relatable stories.