Africa Magic, in association with
Multichoice and proud sponsors Amstel Malta is calling for entries for the 2017 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice
Awards (AMVCAs), the prestigious initiative that honours film and TV
talent across the continent. Billed to hold on the 3rd and 4th of
March 2017, this will also mark the fifth consecutive year of the
awards.
The AMVCAs were created to celebrate
the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the
success of the continent’s film and television industry and with
the success of the previous four editions, preparations are in top
gear for the 2017 edition. Entries for the AMVCAs opened on the 1st
of August and close on the 15th of October, 2016.
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net
West Africa, said: “We are pleased to announce the call to entry
for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. 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.”
At the fifth edition of the AMVCAs, a
number of awards in different categories will be presented ranging
from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography. Other
categories will include editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and
lighting amongst others. For 2017 there are 27 categories in all,
with 16 open to viewers and 11 decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.
John Ugbe, Managing Director,
MultiChoice Nigeria, expressed his delight at the growing success of
the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, saying: “2017 will mark
the fifth consecutive year that MultiChoice and Africa Magic with
support from Amstel Malta successfully host the AMVCAs. 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. Furthermore, our continued investment demonstrates our
dedication in helping unearth and celebrate talent in the whole
continent. It is our belief that the 2017 edition will leave an even
bigger impact on the African film production industry than the
previous four.”
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 1st, 2015 to September 30th, 2016.
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