Africa Movie Academy Awards

(Updated 29 Mar 2025) The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

31 Jul 2025

PRIZES

AWARD LIST:
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Diaspora Feature
Best Diaspora Documentary
Best Animation
Achievement In Production Design
Achievement In Costume Design
Achievement In Make-Up
Achievement In Sound Design
Achievement in Visual Effects
Achievement In Cinematography
Achievement In Editing
Best Film by an African Living Abroad
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress In A Leading Role
Best First Feature Film by a Director
Best Diaspora Short Film
Achievement In Screenplay
Best Film in an African Language
Most Promising Actor
Best Child Actor
Best Actor In A Supporting Role
Best Actress In A Supporting Role
Best Director
Best Film
Best foreign film category
Best Film by An African student

Please note that a submission fee ranging from $12 to $25 is required, depending on the Film Category and/or the date you submit your entry.