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Africa Movie Academy Award For Best Cinematography
The Africa Movie Academy Award The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was fou ... for Best Cinematography is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy to reward the Best use of camera in a film. References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards Lists of award winners Awards for best cinematography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and is run through the Africa Film Academy. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well as uniting the African continent through arts and culture. The award presentation is attended by numerous media representatives, celebrities, politicians, journalists, actresses and actors from all across the world. The AMA Awards is widely considered to be Africa's most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa. History The first Africa Movie Academy Awards was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 30 May 2005. All other subsequent African Academy Awards before 2012 were held at the same venue, except for the 2008 AMAA Awards which was moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From A Whisper
''From a Whisper'' is a Kenyan drama film written and directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Wanuri Kahiu. The film received 12 nominations and won 5 awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, including ''Best Picture'', ''Best Original Soundtrack'', ''Best Director'', ''Best Original Screenplay'' and ''AMAA Achievement in Editing''. The film also won the ''Best Feature Narrative'' award at the 2010 Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and was honored with the 2010 BAFTA/LA ''Festival Choice Prize''. Although the film commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 7 August terrorist bombing in Kenya in 1998, it is not about the terrorist bombing. The movie portrays a realistic story of the aftermath of the bombing, by capturing the lives of the victims and their families who had to pick up the pieces of their lives shredded by the blast. Synopsis ''From a Whisper'' is based on the real events surrounding the 7 August bomb attacks on the US Embassy in Nairobi in 1998. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nairobi Half Life
''Nairobi Half Life'' is a 2012 Kenyan drama film directed by David "Tosh" Gitonga. The film was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but did not make the final shortlist, and is the first time Kenya has submitted a film in this category. At the 33rd Durban International Film Festival, Joseph Wairimu won the award for Best Actor. He also won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor from the Awards 9th ceremony. It won the most awards at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014. Plot A young man, Mwas (Joseph Wairimu) still lives with his parents in their rural home in Kenya. He makes a living by selling western action films, he dramatically acts and portrays most of the action figures in his films in order to entice his customers. He is an aspiring actor, and when he comes across a group of actors from Nairobi performing in his town, he asks one of them to help him jump start his acting career. But, in ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhlanga The Mark
''Uhlanga the Mark'' also known as ''Uhlanga: The Mark'' is a 2012 South African drama film produced, written, directed by award-winning author Ndaba Ka Ngwane on his directorial debut. The film stars Sbo Da Poet, Thuli Mhlongo and award-winning DJ Linda Sibiya on his acting debut in the lead roles. The background music for the film was scored by Khulekani Zondi who also handled the cinematography and editing. The theme of the film is based on the violence and rural poverty in modern South Africa. The film was made with a low budget and was released on 15 July 2012. It received critical acclaim from the critics for its screenplay, visual effects and cinematography. The film was also premiered in several international film festivals in South Africa, UK, Italy and Germany. The film has won several awards and nominations in International film festivals. Cast * Sbo Da Poet as Khaba Mkhize * Thuli Mhlongo as Nokuthula Khumalo * Linda Sibiya as Mandla Thabete * Nomfundo Dubazana as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. The awards' nomination party was held in Lilongwe, Malawi; it was hosted by Her Excellency, Joyce Banda, President Joyce Banda. A total of 671 films were submitted for consideration across Africa, America, Canada, France, Germany, Guadalupe, Italy, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. ''Confusion Na Wa'' won the best picture award. The late Justus Esiri was awarded the Best Actor in a leading role posthumously. Winners and nominees A total of 29 award categories were given out. Below is a full list of all the winners. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface: Awards Honorary awards Lifetime Achievement Awards * Tunde Kelani * Chief Eddi Ugbomah * Sir Ositadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason) * Ayuko Badu * Pete Edochie, Chief Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How To Steal 2 Million
''How to Steal 2 Million'' is a 2011 South African action drama film, written & directed by Charlie Vundla, produced by Karen E. Johnson, Jeremy Nathan, Mfundi Vundla and Michelle Wheatley and starring John Kani, Hlubi Mboya, Menzi Ngubane, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo. The film received 11 nominations and won four awards at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012, including the awards for ''Best Picture'', ''Best Director'', ''Best Actress in a Supporting Role'' and ''Best Achievement in Editing''. Plot Recently released from prison, Jack ( Menzi Ngubane), a criminal who was sentenced to five years for robbery whilst his partner, Twala (Rapulana Seiphemo) evaded capture, returns to a very different reality from the one he left. Upon his arrival, Jack is shocked to learn that Twala and his former fiancée Kim ( Hlubi Mboya) have gotten married whilst he was doing time on behalf of himself and his partner. Whilst navigating the transformations that have taken place during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otelo Burning
''Otelo Burning'' is a 2011 South African drama film directed and produced by Sara Blecher. The screenplay was written by James Whyle, Sara Blecher and The Cast Workshop. The film is in Zulu with English subtitles. It stars Jafta Mamabolo (''Generations''), Thomas Gumede (''A Place Called Home''), and Tshepang Mohlomi (''Izulu Lami''). Plot It is 1989, and the struggle against apartheid has reached its peak. The story starts when 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi, his younger brother, Ntwe, and his best friend, New Year, are invited to the beach house where their new friend’s mother is a domestic worker. Watching Mandla Modise surf, they are taken into a world previously closed to them. It is exactly the opposite of the township where they live – a place under a constant and growing threat from political violence fuelled by Inkatha hostel dwellers on one side, and United Democratic Front comrades on the other. For the boys, who previously had a deep-seated fear of the sea, "fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Africa Movie Academy Awards ...
The 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 22 April 2012 at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria to honor the best African films of 2011. The nominees were announced on 17 March 2012 at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Banjul, Gambia at an event that was attended by celebrities and top government officials from Gambia and other African countries. Awards Special Jury Prize * ''Man on Ground'' - South Africa/Nigeria References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremonies Award Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinking Sands
''Sinking Sands'' is a 2010 Ghanaian drama film written, produced and directed by Leila Djansi, and starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama Abebrese, Emmanuel Yeboah A. and Yemi Blaq. The film received nine (9) nominations and won 3 awards at the 2011 Africa Movie Academy Awards, including the awards for ''Best Screenplay'' & ''Best Makeup''. Premise The film tells the story of a couple, Jimah and Pabi, whose marriage turns into violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. Cast *''Jimmy Jean-Louis as Jimah'' *''Ama Abebrese as Pabi'' * ''Yemi Blaq as Dr Zach Mathews'' * Chris Attoh as Mensah * Doris Sakitey as Mrs. Dodou * Grace Nortey Grace Nortey (born 1 February 1937) is a Ghanaian actress who has played several lead roles on Ghanaian television. She has been active in the film, theatre and drama industry for over five decades and is considered as one of the ace actresses ... as Grandma * Narki Adulai as Wedding Guest * Louis Marcus as Jimahs' fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viva Riva!
''Viva Riva!'' is a 2010 Congolese crime thriller film written and directed by Djo Tunda Wa Munga. Starring Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Fabrice Kwizera, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longage, Alex Herabo & Diplôme Amekindra, the film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards. This includes the awards for ''Best Picture'', ''Best Director'', ''Best Cinematography'' & ''Best Production Design'', a feat that made it the highest winning film in the history of the AMAA's till date. ''Viva Riva!'' also won at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards for Best African Movie. Plot The film follows a fuel smuggler, Riva, after he brings a fuel shipment into Kinshasa. Riva is pursued by an Angolan gangster, Cesar, who wants the fuel. Cesar uses blackmail to gain the help of a local military officer, the Commandant, who then accesses a local informant and church resources to aid Cesar's search. Meanwhile, Riva falls for Nora, the partner of a local gangster, Azor. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 27 March 2011 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2010. The nomination ceremony was held at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on 25 February 2011. For the films released in 2010, African Movie Academy Awards were presented in 26 categories. Winners The winners of the 26 Award Categories are listed first and highlighted in bold letters. Films with multiple nominations The following films received multiple nominations. *;12 nominations **''Viva Riva!'' *;9 nominations **''Sinking Sands'' *;8 nominations **''Hopeville'' *; 6 nominations **''A Small Town Called Descent'' **''Izulu Lami'' *;5 nominations **''Inale'' **''Soul Boy'' **''Shirley Adams'' **'' Tango With Me'' *;4 nominations **'' Africa United'' **''Maami'' *;3 nominations **''Aramotu'' **''Mirror Boy'' *;2 nominations **''Anchor Baby'' **''Pool Party'' **''Yemoja'' **''Zebu And The Photofi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |