COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE
The jury will decide which category all submitted films fall into. Some awards will have prizes while some will have special mentions. These are the categories:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Sound
- Best Set Design
- Best Costume
- Best Make - up
- Best Actor (Male) Africa
- Best Actor (Female) Africa
- Best Director
- Best Documentary
- Best Subtitle
- Best student Film
- Best Animation
BIFIF RECOGNITION AWARD
This Award is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding achievement in the film industry. It also serves as an incentive for filmmakers and other professionals in the industry. It encourages them to continue their efforts in order to be recognized and included in the BIFIF Hall Of Fame Recognition. This recognition is awarded on a quota basis, ensuring that only those who have achieved excellence are honored with this award.
FILM AWARDS
Awards will be given to several films selected by the audience and the jury, this is to encourage them do better and grow the industry with more quality films.
BEST SHORT FILM
Best young filmmakers will be encouraged with a token so that he/she can do better and grow.