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Ahead of the 2025 FilmJoint Awards, here’s the complete list of nominees and their respective categories.
The countdown to the 2025 Filmjoint Awards is officially on, and there are exceptional films nominated this year. The nominations for the awards reflect a wide variety of genres, styles, and talents— each film offering a unique and captivating experience.
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Here’s a rundown of the films leading the charge at the 2025 Filmjoint Awards, each one a contender in multiple categories for this year’s prizes.
BEST PICTURE
BunuelesqueJujumanConversations From The PastThe BirthThe Interrogation Of LotannaEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideLove, Olaitan
BEST DIRECTOR
Better PlaceMakiThe MajorThe BirthThe VeilCry Me AwakeThe Interrogation Of LotannaEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideLove, OlaitanConversations From The Past
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
BunuelequeJujumanIbrahimDojoWiedergeburt (Rebirth)
BEST AFRICAN FILM
The Interrogation of LotannaConversations from The pastEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideMike and MariamTaama
BEST INDIGENOUS FILM (NIGERIA)
Man and MasqueradesEdeleyo – The DecisionPsychedTele TeleCry Me AwakeLove, OlaitanThe Interrogation Of LotannaUme (Breathe)HoneycombEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
The VeilThe MajorThe BirthThe Delectable Azeezah SamaThe Interrogation Of LotannaSweat and BloodEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideLove, OlaitanConversations From The PastBush Baby
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Edeleyo – The DecisionThe BirthCry Me AwakeThe Interrogation Of LotannaEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideLove, OlaitanConversations From The PastThe MajorBush BabySweat and Blood
BEST SOUND OVERALL
Edeleyo – The DecisionThe BirthThe MajorTele TeleThe Delectable Azeezah SamaThe Interrogation Of LotannaBush BabyEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideLove, OlaitanConversations From The Past
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
The Interrogation Of LotannaBreakfast Over DinnerKasekoMan and MasqueradesRoad TripThe Delectable Azeezah SamaTurning PointTele TeleThe Last WordBush Baby
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
The BirthCry Me AwakeMakiThe Delectable Azeezah SamaSealedAnthology of EmotionsEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideUme (Breathe)PsychedConversations From The PastThe Last Word
BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL OR ADAPTED)
The BirthBetter PlaceMakiTurning PointConversations From The PastBodmasLove, OlaitanCry Me AwakeHoneycombLast Cab Home
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Edeleyo – The DecisionThe MajorCry Me AwakeEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideConversations From The PastTele TeleThe VeilOke OkutaBush BabyThe Birth
BEST MAKE-UP/SFX
Bush BabyThe MajorCry Me AwakeEkún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway BrideEdeleyo – The DecisionSweat and Blood
BEST FILM EDITING
The BirthPsychedThe VeilThe MajorJudeBush BabyThe Albino StoryConversations From The PastThe Delectable Azeezah SamaRoad Trip
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
On Your OwnSipping WordsAgbo: Poison or RemedyThe Way We Are28 daysAde: Depth of DevotionAfrobunk
BEST STUDENT FILM
RekiyaFlawed CupidAngel in the StoneIjo, A DanceAbiku: EnigmaThe Last Sane Man In LagosEndless Loop
JURY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STORYTELLING
The BirthLove, OlaitanConversations From The PastThe Interrogation of LotannaHoneycomb
FILMJOINT AWARD FOR VOICE OF IMPACT
KasekoBodmasSonuSealedListenMan and MasqueradesBetter place28 DaysOn Your OwnThe Albino StoryThe filmjoint platform is creating a sustainable market for short films. Read More
