Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated winners of its 2022 edition. This year’s event, held at the Inside Nollywood Creative Hub in Garki 1, Abuja, showcased exceptional talent and celebrated the remarkable achievements of African creative minds in the entertainment industry.
INIFFAA serves as a prominent platform for recognizing and honoring outstanding contributions to African cinema. The festival aims to inspire filmmakers, encourage collaboration, and celebrate the diverse narratives that emerge from the African film industry.
After a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished panel of judges comprising industry experts, filmmakers, and renowned personalities, the winners have been selected from a remarkable pool of contenders. These awards recognize the talent, creativity, and dedication of individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and evolution of African cinema.
Here are the winners in their respective categories:
BEST SCREEN PLAY
MADE WITH LOVE | DAVID W HUGHENS
ANIMATION
CLOUD PRINCESS | SHEDON CHRISTOPHER NOBLE
BEST SHORT
IJOH: A LOVE STORY | FATIMAH BINTA GIMSAY | NIGERIA
BEST SHORT (FOREIGN)
A LOVE STORY | FILIPPO TAMBURINI | ITALY
BEST DOCUMENTARY (FOREIGN)
THE SOUND OF IDENTITY | JAMES KICKLIGHTER | USA
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BUTEMBO, HISTORY OF A CULTURE | TRESOR K. SALIBOKO |CONGO
BEST FEATURE
BREADED LIFE | BIODUN STEPHEN | NIGERIA
BEST FEATURE (FOREIGN)
TIGER MUM | WEI ZHANG | CHINA
ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING
BIODUN STEPHEN | BREADED
ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING
TIGER MUM
ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
DICK CONTROL
ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN
WRONG GIRL
BEST ACTOR
CHARLES ETUEBIBI (IJOH, A LOVE STORY)
BEST ACTRESS
PALESA SETLHARE (WRONG GIRL)
The Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards ceremony was a resounding success, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from around the world. The event provided a platform for networking, collaboration, and cultural exchange, promoting the advancement and recognition of African cinema on the global stage.