The Women in Film Awards (WIFA) has announced that voting is now open for the sixth edition of the event, which will take place on March 8, 2025.
Voting for all 23 categories will close on February 18, 2025. To vote for your favourite filmmaker:
- Click https://app.mymovies.africa/wifa-voting.
- Select your favourite nominee in each category.
- Submit your vote.
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Running under the theme Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalised Women Filmmakers, this year’s awards ceremony aims to celebrate the drive, spirit and diversity of women in the Kenyan film industry.
The ceremony is strategically timed to coincide with International Women’s Day (IWD) and seeks to amplify this year’s IWD theme, which is #AccelerationAction.
WIFA, founded by Dr Susan Gitimu, who is an avid film enthusiast, is an awards ceremony dedicated to recognising, celebrating and promoting the contributions of women in the Kenyan film industry.
“WIFA is proud to be a platform that seeks to raise the profile, inspire and empower women filmmakers and aspiring professionals by providing role models, showcasing success stories and fostering a supportive community,” the organisers said. “With the growth of the industry, there is a need for an awards ceremony that affords women of all backgrounds the chance to be showcased in a truly deserving and empowering light.”
Over the years, WIFA has consistently grown from giving 14 awards in 2020 to 31 awards in 2024, with support from local and international partners.
If you would like to be a part of and support the awards ceremony, please reach out via info@beyondthefilm.org.
See all nominees in the image below.
