The calm grounds of the British Council hosted the nominations announcement-cum-press-briefing for The Filmjoint Awards 2025, the second edition of an event that celebrates the importance of short films globally.
The event commenced with opening remarks from the conveners, after which the screening and nomination processes for the awards were carefully outlined, focusing on The Filmjoint’s transparency and fairness. Before the nominations process, The Filmjoint founder, Gbenga Adeoti, shared his excitement about the much-improved quality of this year’s submissions compared to last year.
The event also had an interactive Q&A panel session featuring one of the jury members, Tolu Ajayi (Known for Over The Bridge and Current HOD, Film Directing EbonyLife Academy). He spoke about the emerging opportunities for filmmakers to increase their financial prospects through partnerships with TV networks and streaming platforms.
This year’s jury members include Chris Odeh, Josephine Obudo, Kunle Idowu, Obinna Okerekeocha, Ronya Man, Tolu Ajayi, Wavinya Ngei, and Martini Akande. Public voting for The Filmjoint Awards 2025 is currently open to the public in specific categories & will close on December 6, 2024.
See the full list of 2025 Filmjoint Awards nominees in 18 select categories.
BEST PICTURE
- Bunuelesque – Hippogryph Films
- Jujuman – Adam Survey & Tony Ogunyinka
- Conversations From The Past – Damilola Aleje
- The Birth – Segilola Ogidan
- The Interrogation Of Lotanna – Serah Ibukun & Obadofin Oreoluwa
- Moses Ipadeola – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Moyosore Akinsete – Love, Olaitan
BEST DIRECTOR
- Segilola Ogidan – The Birth
- Reginald Jumbo – Interrogation of Lotanna
- Moyosore Akinsete – Love, Olaitan
- Smart Edikan – Cry Me Awake
- Moses Ipadeola – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Doyinsola Ajayi – Maki
- Chukwuka Ndife – The Major
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
- Bunneleque (United Kingdom)
- Jujuman (United Kingdom)
- Ibrahim (United States of America)
- Dojo (United States of America)
- Wiedergeburt (Rebirth) – (United States of America)
BEST AFRICAN FILM
- The Interrogation of Lotanna (Nigeria)
- Conversations from The past (Nigeria)
- Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride (Nigeria)
- Mike and Mariam (Tanzania)
- Taama (Uganda)
BEST INDIGENOUS FILM (NIGERIA)
- Moses Ipadeola – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Frank Nosa – Edeleyo – The Decision
- Reginald Jumbo – The Interrogation of Lotanna
- Smart Edikan – Cry Me Awake
- Stephanie Necus – Psyched
- Adekunle Blue – Man and Masquerades
- Babatunde Lawal – Honeycomb
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Damilare Adeesho – Bush Baby
- Solomon Essang – The Birth
- Collins Edemuzor, Igonna Samuelson Eze – The Major
- Ademola Adebisi – Sweat and Blood
- Oghenetega Odikpa – The Delectable Azeezah Sama
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
- Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Tiniuola Nwachukwu
- Conversation from the Past- Ifan Ifeanyi Michael
- Edeleyo – The Decision- Okoro Elvis
- The Major- Chidi Onuike
- Cry Me Awake – Ifebuche Austin
- Sweat And Blood – Ademola Adebisi
BEST SOUND OVERALL
- Kazeem Kaycekeys Taiwo – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Chukwuka Ndife – The Major
- Prince Olusam Gbadamosi – Tele Tele
- Irmiya Pwanonzadi – Bush Baby
- Okorie Prince Onyedikachi – Edeleyo – The Decision
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
- William Chinonyenem – The Interrogation Of Lotanna
- Desmond Bryce – Man and Masquerades
- Greg Ojefua – Road Trip
- Nonso Ekemezie – The Delectable Azeezah Sama
- Chris Akoh – Breakfast Over Dinner
- Korede Soyinka – Tele Tele
- Peter Inyang – Bush Baby
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
- Segilola Ogidan – The Birth
- Chinenye Ulaegbu – Cry Me Awake
- Teniola Aladese – Maki
- Isoken Aruede – The Delectable Azeezah Sama
- Fadekemi Olumide-Aluko – Conversations From The Past
- Mary Edet – Psyched
- Bona Efua – Anthology of Emotions
BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL OR ADAPTED)
- Segilola Ogidan – The Birth
- Tobi Marho & Babatunde Lawal – Honeycomb
- Bola Daniel – Turning Point
- Linda Marrick – Maki
- Oluwagbenga Idahosa – Last Cab Home
- Sandra Iroegbu, Uche Mordi – Ume (Breathe)
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
- Bridget Osemwengie – Edeleyo – The Decision
- Tele Tele
- The Major
- FG Ajileye – Conversations From The Past
- Ogunfeyitimi Omoloro – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Olaoye Omotosho – Cry Me Awake
BEST MAKE-UP/SFX
- Benita Imomoh – Bush Baby
- Chidi Onuike – The Major
- Nwankwo Chidera – Cry Me Awake
- Abisoye Balogun – Ekún Ìyàwó: A Tale of a Runaway Bride
- Augustina Enokehan – Edeleyo – The Decision
- Moradeke Adeniran – Sweat and Blood
BEST FILM EDITING
- Adebeshin Samuel – The Birth
- Chukwuka Ndife – The Major
- Tunde Moses, Hassan Oluwapelumi, Vivian Chinaza – Bush Baby
- Bolanle Jegede – The Delectable Azeezah Sama
- Olamilekan Adebayo – Tele Tele
- Okosa Augustine – Jude
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
- Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje – On your own
- Samad Uthman – Agbo: Poison or Remedy
- Emmanuel Izuoba- The Way We Are
- Florence Imo – 28 Days
- Ian Gituku Ngene – Sipping Words
- Solomon Ojochegbe Shaibu – Ade: Depth of Devotion
- Adeleye “Leyonne” Adeniyi – Afrobuck
BEST STUDENT FILM
- Emerald Obahiagbon – Flawed Cupid
- Doyinsola Ajayi – Angel in the Stone
- Wuraola Adeniran & Deborah Ahme – Rekiya
- Chukwufumnanya Oluwatobi – Ijo, A Dance
- Jimeto Onyedika – The Last Sane Man In Lagos
- Che Messiah – Endless Loop
JURY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STORYTELLING
- Segilola Ogidan – The Birth
- Moyosore Akinsete – Love, Olaitan
- Adesola Oni – Conversations From The Past
- Reginald Jumbo – The Interrogation of Lotanna
- Babatunde Lawal – Honeycomb
FILMJOINT AWARD FOR VOICE OF IMPACT
- Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje – On your own
- Imoh Eboh & Bolaji Gelax – 28 days
- Adebayo Oluatunmise Ayobami – Kaseko
- Taiwo Bukky Omotesho & Orobosa Ikponmwen – Bodmas
- Korede Soyinka – Better Place
- Vincent Egbe, Mfon Abasi Inyang – Sonu
- Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe – Sealed
The evening concluded with a raffle draw, offering the lucky winner an all-access pass to the February 2025 award show and additional perks.
