Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

The 2026 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is the 22nd edition of the African Movie Awards, billed to be held on 31st October 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa.

It is an annual movie recognition award for the best African directors, producers, scriptwriters, photographers, actors, actresses, and others.

It was put in place to promote the African movie industry and showcase its potential and great talents.

Awards & Prizes include:

Best Short Film

Best Diaspora Feature

Best Diaspora Documentary

Best Documentary

Achievement In Make-Up

Achievement In Production Design

Achievement In Cinematography

Achievement In Sound

Achievement In Editing

Achievement In Costume Design

Achievement in Visual Effects

Best Film by an African Living Abroad

Best Actress In A Leading Role

Best First Feature Film by a Director

Best Diaspora Short Film

Best Animation

Achievement In Soundtrack

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Most Promising Actor

Best Film in an African Language

Best Actress In A Supporting Role

Best Nigerian Film

Achievement In Screenplay

Best Child Actor

Best Actor In A Supporting Role

Best Director

Best Film

Note: 

Film submissions are officially open only to films produced and released between July 1st, 2025, and the present date, and are accepted via Filmfreeway.

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