The FilmJoint Awards 2025: See complete list of nominees


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.

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BEST PICTURE

  1. Bunuelesque– Hippogryph Films
  2. Jujuman– Tony Ogunyinka
  3. Conversation From the Past – Damilola Aleje
  4. The Birth– Segilola ogidan
  5. The Interrogation of Lotanna– Serah Ibukun Adetoyinbo and Ore Obadofin
  6. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride– Moses Ipadeola
  7. Love Olaitan– Moyosore Akinsete

BEST DIRECTOR

  1. Segilola Ogidan – The Birth 
  2. Reginald Jumbo – The Interrogation of Lotanna
  3. Moyosore Akinsete – Love Olaitan 
  4. Smart Edikan – Cry Me Awake 
  5. Moses Ipadeola – Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride 
  6. Doyinsola Ajayi – Maki 
  7. Chukwuka Ndife – The Major

BEST INDIGENOUS FILM

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  1. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride– Moses Ipadeola
  2. Edeleyo – The Decision- Frank Nosa
  3. The Interrogation of Lotanna– Reginald Jumbo
  4. Cry Me Awake- Smart Edikan
  5. Psyched– Stephanie Necus
  6. Man and Masquerade-Adekunle Blue
  7. Honeycomb– Babatunde Lawal

BEST AFRICAN FILM

  1. The Interrogation of Lotanna – (Nigeria)- Reginald Jumbo
  2. Conversation From The Past – (Nigeria)- Damilola Aleje
  3. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride – (Nigeria)- Moses Ipadeola
  4. Mike and Mariam (Tanzania)- Michael Goima
  5. Taama (Uganda)- Nsubuga Arthur

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM

  1. Bunuelesque – Hippogryph Films
  2. Jujuman – UK Tony Ogunyinka
  3. Ibrahim– USA Yomi Orun
  4. Dojo – USA Jon Paul
  5. Weisergeburt (Rebirth) – USA Diane Degry

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BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM

  1. On your Own– Daniel Itegboje
  2. Agbo: Poison or Remedy– Samad Uthman
  3. The Way We Are– Emmanuel Emeka
  4. 28 Days– Imoh Eboh
  5. Sipping Words- Ian Gitiku Ngene
  6. Ade: Depth of Devotion– Solomon Ojochegbe
  7. Afrobunk– Adeleye Adeniyi

BEST STUDENT FILM

  1. Flawed Cupid- Emerald Obahiagbon
  2. Angel in the Stone- Doyinsola Ajayi
  3. Rekiya- Wuraola Adeniran & Deborah Ahme
  4. Ijo, A Dance- Chukwufumnanya Oluwatobi
  5. The Last Sane Man In Lagos- Jimeto Onyedika
  6. Endless Loop- Che Messiah

BEST MAKE UP/SFX

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  1. Bush Baby- Benita Imomoh
  2. The Major- Chidi Onuike
  3. Cry Me Awake- Nwankwo Chidera
  4. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Abisoye Balogun
  5. Edeleyo – The Decision- Augustina Enokehan
  6. Sweat and Blood- Moradeke Adeniran

VOICE OF IMPACT AWARD

  1. On your Own- Daniel Itegboje
  2. 28 days- Imoh Eboh & Bolaji Gelax
  3. Kaseko- Adebayo Oluwatunmise 
  4. Bodmas- Taiwo Bukky & Orobosa Ikponimwen
  5. Better Place- Korede Soyinka
  6. Sonu (Missing)- Vincent Egbe & Mfon Abasi Inyang
  7. Sealed- Desmond Ebuwa Ekunwe

JURY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STORYTELLING ARE

  1. The Birth- Segilola Ogidan
  2. Love Olaitan- Moyosore Akinsete
  3. Conversation from the Past- Adesola Oni
  4. The Interrogation of Lotanna- Reginald Jumbo
  5. Honeycomb- Babatunde Lawal

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BEST SCREENPLAY (ORIGINAL OR ADAPTED)

  1. The Birth- Segilola Ogidan
  2. Honeycomb- Tobi Marho &Babatunde Lawal
  3. Turning Point- Bola Daniel
  4. Maki- Linda Marrick
  5. Last Cab Home- Oluwagbemiga Idahosa
  6. Ume(Breathe)- Sandata Ireogbu, Uche Mordi

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE ARE:

  1. William Chinoyenem – The Interrogation of Lotanna 
  2. Desmond Bryce – Man and Masquarade 
  3. Greg Ojefua – RoadTrip
  4. Nonso Ekemezie – The Delectable Azeezah Sama 
  5. Chris Akoh – Breakfast Over Dinner
  6. Korede Soyinka- Tele Tele
  7. Peter Inyang- Bush Baby

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

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  1. Segilola Ogidan – The Birth 
  2. Chinenye Ulaegbu – Cry Me Awake 
  3. Teniola Aladese – Maki 
  4. Isoken Aruede – The Delectable Azeezah Sama 
  5. Fadekemi Olumide-Aluko – Conversation From The Past 
  6. Mary Edet – Psyched
  7. Bona Efua – Anthology of Emotions 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

  1. Bush Baby – Damilare Adeesho
  2. The Birth- Solomon Essang
  3. The Major- Collins Edemuzor, Ugonna Samuelson
  4. Sweat and Blood- Ademola Adebisi
  5. The Delectable Azeezah Sama- Oghenetega Odikpa

BEST FILM EDITING

  1. The Birth- Adebeshin Samuel
  2. The Major- Chukwuka Ndife
  3. Bush Baby- Tunde Moses, Hassan Oluwapelumi, Amadike Vivian
  4. The Delectable Azeezah Sama- Bolanle Jegede
  5. Tele Tele- Olamilekan Adedayo
  6. Jude- Okosa Augustine Okosa

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BEST COSTUME DESIGN

  1. Edeleyo – The Decision- Bridget Osemwengie
  2. Tele Tele-
  3. The Major-
  4. Conversation from the Past- FG Ajileye
  5. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Ogunfeyitimi Omoloro
  6. Cry me awake- Olaoye Omotosho

BEST SOUND OVERALL

  1. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Kazeem Kaycekeys Taiwo
  2. The Major- Chukwuka Ndife
  3. Tele Tele- Prince Olusam Gbadamosi
  4. Bush Baby- Irmiya Pwanonzadi
  5. Edeleyo – The Decision- Okorie Prince Onyedikachi

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

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  1. Ekun Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride- Tiniuola Nwachukwu
  2. Conversation from the Past- Ifan Ifeanyi Michael
  3. Edeleyo – The Decision- Okoro Elvis
  4. The Major- Chidi Onuike
  5. Cry Me Awake- Ifebuche Austin
  6. Sweat And Blood- Ademola Adebisi

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