Head juror Victor Okhai beamed as he announced they'd received a record-breaking 3,000 entries from 196 countries, solidifying the festival's position as a true melting pot of cinematic excellence.
Phyna wins best actress at Edo State International Film Festival; full winners list
Head juror Victor Okhai beamed as he announced they'd received a record-breaking 3,000 entries from 196 countries, solidifying the festival's position as a true melting pot of cinematic excellence.
Here’s a list of the winners:
Best editing: The Book of Mountains
Best sound: Obito
Best makeup: Sleeping dogs
Best screenplay: Obito
Best costume: Ek Bhagavad ek Gita
Best Cinematography + gift of a new Sony camera : Ek Bhagavad ek Gita
Best documentary + $5,000 cash prize: I will never leave you
Best male actor: Jinmi Ahmed in The Delectable Azeezah Samson
Best female actress: Josephina ‘Phyna’ Otabor in Osato
Best director: Obito
Best international film: Obito
Best international short film + $5,000 cash prize: Edeleyo
Best feature film + $10,000 cash prize: Ifediche
Sam Loco Efe was honored posthumously.