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The Golden Frame

Celebrating Auteur Vision

West Africa's most prestigious film awards, recognizing cinematic innovation and narrative rigor across six competitive categories. Join the ranks of pan-African cinema's most celebrated voices.

Six Pillars of Cinematic Excellence

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Documentary

Short Film

Student Cinema

Honoring compelling storytelling and directorial prowess in long-form cinema.

Recognizing rigorous non-fiction filmmaking that explores critical global narratives.

Celebrating concise and impactful cinematic expressions from emerging talents.

Showcasing the future of filmmaking with bold, innovative student projects.

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Feature Narrative

Animation Films

Honoring compelling storytelling and directorial prowess in long-form cinema.

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Experimental Films

Honoring compelling storytelling and directorial prowess in long-form cinema.

The Grand Jury

International Visionaries

An esteemed panel of acclaimed directors, critics, and trade executives from across the globe convenes to evaluate submissions. Their collective expertise ensures the Golden Frame Awards recognize true cinematic distinction.

Submit Your Film

Your Vision, Our Stage.

Compete for the Golden Frame Awards and join the ranks of pan-African cinema's most celebrated voices. Submissions are now officially open.