2
0
Celebrating Excellence in Smartphone Filmmaking
The 8th Annual African Smartphone International Film Festival (ASIFF 2024) has come to a triumphant close, and we are thrilled to announce this year’s award winners! The festival celebrated the creativity, diversity, and innovation of filmmakers from around the globe, proving once again the transformative power of smartphone filmmaking.
This year’s competition was fierce, with exceptional films that captivated audiences and challenged the boundaries of storytelling. Below are the winners of the ASIFF 2024 awards:
Award Winners
- Best International Feature Film
- Winner: Liar
- Director: Tay Jade Barrientos
- Country: Australia
- Best Short Film
- Winner: Requiem of Burden
- Director: Don Otieno Okwinyi
- Country: Kenya
- Next Rated Filmmaker (Male)
- Winner: Don Otieno Okwinyi
- Film: Requiem of Burden
- Country: Kenya
- Next Rated Filmmaker (Female)
- Winner: Winifred Allen Afahaene
- Film: The Appointed Time
- Country: Nigeria
- Best First-Time Filmmaker
- Winner: Benedict Johnny
- Film: June
- Country: Nigeria
- Best African Film
- Winner: Destiny
- Director: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
- Country: South Africa
- Best Documentary
- Winner: The Other 90 Percent
- Director: Alexandra Guillossou
- Country: United States
- Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Winner: Tay Jade Barrientos
- Film: Liar
- Country: Australia
- Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Winner: Sabelo Mehlo Khomo
- Film: Destiny
- Country: South Africa
- Best Narrative Short
- Winner: Onome
- Director: Ayowole Samson Solomon
- Country: Nigeria
- Best Micro Short
- Winner: Halo
- Director: Xavier (Adamss McGarcia)
- Country: United Kingdom
- Best Editing
- Winner: Sardina
- Director: Koussay Amri
- Country: Tunisia
- Best Cinematography
- Winner: Brionne Olsen
- Film: Elements of Movement
- Country: South Africa
- Best Director
- Winner: Koussay Amri
- Film: Sardina
- Country: Tunisia
Honourable Mentions
In addition to the official winners, ASIFF 2024 is proud to highlight the following exceptional films that stood out for their creativity, storytelling, or technical brilliance:
- Demon Dog
- Director: Juliana Purnell
- Country: Australia
- Time
- Director: Abel Mekasha
- Country: Ethiopia
- Unbroken Wings
- Director: Dotun Samuel Aminu-Taiwo
- Country: Nigeria
- Sapa
- Director: Dapo Rotimi
- Country: Nigeria
- Voices Unheard
- Director: Aaron Scully
- Country: Australia
- The Magic of Trails
- Director: Marwa Alsorry
- Country: Egypt
7.Ogbodueni (Call of the Spirits)
- Director: Chinda Michael
- Country: Nigeria
8. JAMBO
- Director: Ilysa Spencer
- Country: United States
These films exemplify the innovation and artistry that ASIFF seeks to celebrate, and we’re proud to recognize their achievements.
A Celebration of Talent
This year’s winners and honourable mentions represent the very best of smartphone filmmaking, showcasing creativity and innovation that inspire filmmakers and audiences alike. Each awardee demonstrated excellence in storytelling, technical skill, and artistic vision, proving that the smartphone is a powerful tool for cinematic expression.
Thank You to Our Participants
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all filmmakers who submitted their work to ASIFF 2024. Your passion and dedication to the craft of filmmaking continue to make this festival a global platform for creativity and collaboration.
Stay tuned for updates on next year’s edition of ASIFF as we continue to celebrate the limitless potential of smartphone filmmaking!
#ASIFF2024 #SmartphoneFilmmaking #FilmFestival
