Honouring great filmmaking
Awards
The categories we celebrate. Nominees and winners appear here once the festival has announced them.
Categories
Faith Based
Disability and Neuro-Diversity
Human Connection
Equality
Mental Health
Medicine
Music in Film
Real Life Hero
Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental
The Golden Mustard Seed Award
For small films that achieve big things.
Next Generation
Content created by children up to 18 years.
Gershom Sikaala Special Award
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
Grand Jury Best Director
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
Grand Jury Best Feature Film
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Luminary Award
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Lifetime Achievement Award
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Female Empowerment Award
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Writer of the Year
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Producer of the Year
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC Influencer of the Year
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.
AUTHENTIC TV Featured
Out of Competition Special Award for industry game changers and veterans who have transformed the film landscape.