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
Bunuelesque– Hippogryph FilmsJujuman– Tony OgunyinkaConversation From the Past – Damilola AlejeThe Birth– Segilola ogidanThe Interrogation of Lotanna– Serah Ibukun Adetoyinbo and Ore ObadofinEkun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride– Moses IpadeolaLove Olaitan– Moyosore Akinsete
BEST DIRECTOR
Segilola Ogidan – The Birth Reginald Jumbo – The Interrogation of LotannaMoyosore Akinsete – Love Olaitan Smart Edikan – Cry Me Awake Moses Ipadeola – Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride Doyinsola Ajayi – Maki Chukwuka Ndife – The Major
BEST INDIGENOUS FILM
Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride– Moses IpadeolaEdeleyo – The Decision- Frank NosaThe Interrogation of Lotanna– Reginald JumboCry Me Awake- Smart EdikanPsyched– Stephanie NecusMan and Masquerade-Adekunle BlueHoneycomb– Babatunde Lawal
BEST AFRICAN FILM
The Interrogation of Lotanna – (Nigeria)- Reginald JumboConversation From The Past – (Nigeria)- Damilola AlejeEkun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride – (Nigeria)- Moses IpadeolaMike and Mariam (Tanzania)- Michael GoimaTaama (Uganda)- Nsubuga Arthur
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
Bunuelesque – Hippogryph FilmsJujuman – UK Tony OgunyinkaIbrahim– USA Yomi OrunDojo – USA Jon PaulWeisergeburt (Rebirth) – USA Diane Degry
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
On your Own– Daniel ItegbojeAgbo: Poison or Remedy– Samad UthmanThe Way We Are– Emmanuel Emeka28 Days– Imoh EbohSipping Words- Ian Gitiku NgeneAde: Depth of Devotion– Solomon OjochegbeAfrobunk– Adeleye Adeniyi
BEST STUDENT FILM
Flawed Cupid- Emerald ObahiagbonAngel in the Stone- Doyinsola AjayiRekiya- Wuraola Adeniran & Deborah AhmeIjo, A Dance- Chukwufumnanya OluwatobiThe Last Sane Man In Lagos- Jimeto OnyedikaEndless Loop- Che Messiah
BEST MAKE UP/SFX
Bush Baby- Benita ImomohThe Major- Chidi OnuikeCry Me Awake- Nwankwo ChideraEkun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Abisoye BalogunEdeleyo – The Decision- Augustina EnokehanSweat and Blood- Moradeke Adeniran
VOICE OF IMPACT AWARD
On your Own- Daniel Itegboje28 days- Imoh Eboh & Bolaji GelaxKaseko- Adebayo Oluwatunmise Bodmas- Taiwo Bukky & Orobosa IkponimwenBetter Place- Korede SoyinkaSonu (Missing)- Vincent Egbe & Mfon Abasi InyangSealed- Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe
JURY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STORYTELLING ARE
The Birth- Segilola OgidanLove Olaitan- Moyosore AkinseteConversation from the Past- Adesola OniThe Interrogation of Lotanna- Reginald JumboHoneycomb- Babatunde Lawal
BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL OR ADAPTED)
The Birth- Segilola OgidanHoneycomb- Tobi Marho &Babatunde LawalTurning Point- Bola DanielMaki- Linda MarrickLast Cab Home- Oluwagbemiga IdahosaUme(Breathe)- Sandata Ireogbu, Uche Mordi
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE ARE:
William Chinoyenem – The Interrogation of Lotanna Desmond Bryce – Man and Masquarade Greg Ojefua – RoadTripNonso Ekemezie – The Delectable Azeezah Sama Chris Akoh – Breakfast Over DinnerKorede Soyinka- Tele TelePeter 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 – Conversation From The Past Mary Edet – PsychedBona Efua – Anthology of Emotions
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bush Baby – Damilare AdeeshoThe Birth- Solomon EssangThe Major- Collins Edemuzor, Ugonna SamuelsonSweat and Blood- Ademola AdebisiThe Delectable Azeezah Sama- Oghenetega Odikpa
BEST FILM EDITING
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
BEST SOUND OVERALL
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
