Organisers of the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have called for entries from film practitioners for the fifth award ceremony scheduled to hold on March 3 and March 4, 2017.
Entries for the AMVCAs opened on August 1 and will close on October 15, 2016. Films, made-for-television movies or television series previously entered into or nominated for an award, or awarded a prize in another film and television competition are eligible to be entered for the 2017 AMVCAs, and all films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry to the AMVCA if they are broadcast or publicly screened during the period of October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Interested film practitioners can log on to www.africamagic.tv for more information.
The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians. Awards in 27 categories such as acting, directing, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and lighting amongst others will be won. And while 16 of these awards will be decided by viewers, the remaining 11 will be decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.
“We are pleased to announce the call to entry for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa.
“The African movie and television industry is brimming with exciting talent, and at Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their skills and passion, but by celebrating their achievements whilst also encouraging them to continue honing their craft.”
“2017 will mark the fifth consecutive year that MultiChoice and Africa Magic with support from Amstel Malta successfully host the AMVCAs,” said Ugbe.
“The improvements seen in the industry since the inception of the AMVCAs cannot be ignored or overstated and for us as MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to recognising the amazing skills that exist in this ever-growing industry.”
