About the Nigerian
Cinema Awards
Honoring the storytellers, actors, creators, and industry leaders shaping the future of film in Nigeria.
Industry Professionals Engaged
The Nigerian Cinema Awards (NCAs) is a prestigious annual awards ceremony that recognizes outstanding achievements across Nigeria’s film industry. Built on a hybrid evaluation model combining audience voice and expert jury adjudication, the NCAs champions the creative visionaries, technical artisans, marketing innovators, distributors, and cinemas that shape the future of Nigerian filmmaking.
Inspired by stories, committed to honor.
Nigeria’s film industry has evolved into one of the world’s most vibrant and influential cinematic ecosystems. Yet, its achievements, creative, commercial, and cultural, needed a formal platform that recognizes excellence not only in front of the camera but also behind the scenes and across the entire distribution chain.
The Nigerian Cinema Awards was founded to fill that gap.
To celebrate and elevate Nigerian cinema by recognizing exceptional creative, technical, and commercial accomplishments, while fostering audience engagement, industry growth, and global visibility for Nigerian storytellers.
To become Nigeria’s most respected and internationally recognized film awards platform, inspiring a new era of innovation, excellence, and cultural impact within the cinematic arts.
CORE VALUES
Raising the Standard of
Nigerian Cinema
Excellence
We honor world-class artistry across all filmmaking disciplines, from directing and acting to lighting, editing, sound, and production design.
Integrity
The NCAs is built on transparent processes, clear guidelines, and an independent jury of experts who ensure fairness and credibility.
Audience Influence
Nigerian audiences are the lifeblood of our cinema culture. Select categories are shaped directly by their votes and engagement.
Innovation & Industry Growth
We highlight innovations in marketing, distribution, and exhibition, encouraging a more sustainable and structured film ecosystem.
Cultural Representation
The NCAs celebrates Nigerian stories, indigenous languages, and filmmakers contributing to cultural preservation and diversity.
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FAQs
Participation is open to eligible Nigerian films and filmmakers that meet the submission requirements for each award category, as outlined in the official guidelines.
The ceremony date is announced annually through the official NCA website and verified communication channels.
Films can be submitted through the official submission portal during the announced submission window. Full submission guidelines and requirements are published on the website.
Submission fees, if applicable, are clearly stated in the submission guidelines for each edition.
The NCAs uses secure voting systems, independent monitoring and verification processes to ensure fairness and integrity.
Organisations interested in partnering with the NCAs can contact the partnerships team via the official website or email.