This new age story displays innovation and progression of African creativity by using technology to solve a global crisis.
SEMBENE OUSMANE AWARDS
MAWIMBI- BY Mark Wambui- KENYA
An dramatic story about a father and son seeking to mend their relationship on a fishing trip.
NEB TAWY- BY Mai Wael- EGYPT
A young woman finding herself in a compromising situation she does everything she can to keep her father’s memory alive.
KATOPE- BY Walt Mzengi- TANZANIA
A Captivating Tale of Magic, Resilience, and Women's Empowerment: The award goes to:
SPECIAL MENTION
ACT OF LOVE- Eric Mwangi- KENYA
9 MEMEZA- Sithembiso Mathenjwa- SOUTH AFRICA
East African film awards
BEST EAST AFRICAN FEATURE AWARD
Half Open Window”, directed by Omar H. Hassan (Kenya)
This story brings forward certain practices, or those that we shy away from in Africa, which is an unspoken truth in most communities.
BEST ACTRESS FROM EAST AFRICA AWARD
Grace Wacuka in “Married To Work” (Kenya)
She portrays a true depiction of young, ambitious women who are resilient and will go against all odds to achieve both in love and career. The award goes to:
BEST ACTOR FROM EAST AFRICA AWARD
Half Open Window”, directed by Omar H. Hassan (Kenya)
He presents a character that is loving, caring, and selfless even in his time of weakness.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
Gereza By Dick Reubin- (SOUTH AFRICA)
Citizen Kwame By Yuhi Amuli- (RWANDA)
Tanzania acting awards
BEST ACTRESS FROM TANZANIA AWARD
Tunu Mwinyimbegu in “Still Okay To Date?” (Tanzania )
She is the epitome of a single parent trying to save her child and self from suffering.
BEST ACTOR FROM TANZANIA AWARD
Isaya Lyoba in “Nakupenda”(Tanzania)
He delivers an outstanding performance with precision and tact that lures audiences.
BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
A STORY OF BONES- by Joseph Curran/Dominic Aubrey De Vere- (UK)
The protagonist fights for the dignity and respect to be given to those who died against the complicity of the colonial powers who were responsible.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
MAMA OF MANYATTA - Kiana Rawji- USA
DYING FOR GOLD- Catherine Meyburgh & Richard Pakleppa- SOUTH AFRICA
BEST SHORT FILM AWARDS
9 MEMEZA- Directed By Sithembiso Mathenjwa- SOUTH AFRICA
A film about a single act in society and its impact on the different subjects of the community, changing and shaping lives in the process. THE AWARD GOES TO:
JURY MENTION
ZIWA – Samuel Tebandeke–(UGANDA)
2023 ZIFF CHAIRMAN’S AWARDS
WHEN THE LEEVES BROKE- By Musing Derrick- (CAMEROON)
The story of a prolific and invincible lawyer, who finds herself muddled in one of the largest corruption schemes in her country.
THE BODY POLITIC- Directed by Gabriel Goodenough-(USA)
The story is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence.
It explores the theme through its portrait of a mayor during his leadership campaign and first year as Mayor.
