Call for entries, as Africa Magic and MultiChoice announce 2017 AMVCAs

Africa Magic, in associa­tion with Multichoice and proud sponsors Am­stel Malta, has announced the call for entries for the 2017 edi­tion of the Africa Magic View­ers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). According to a press statement,

 the prestigious initiative that hon­ours film and TV talents across the continent is billed to hold on the 3rd and 4th of March 2017; this will also mark the fifth con­secutive year of the awards.

AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians in the success of the continent’s film and television industry and with the success of the previous four editions, preparations are in top gear for the 2017 edition. Entries for the AMVCAs opened on the 1st of August and will close on the 15th of October, 2016.

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Di­rector for M-Net West Africa, said: “We are pleased to an­nounce the call to enter for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The African movie and television industry is brimming with exciting tal­ents, and at Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their skills and passion, but by celebrating their achievements whilst also encouraging them to continue honing their craft.”

At the fifth edition of the AMVCAs, a number of awards in different categories will be presented, ranging from act­ing and directing to scriptwrit­ing and cinematography. Other categories will include editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and lighting amongst others. For 2017 there are 27 categories in all, with 16 open to viewers and 11 decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.

John Ugbe, Managing Di­rector, MultiChoice Nigeria, expressed his delight at the growing success of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, saying: “2017 will mark the fifth consecutive year that Multi­Choice and Africa Magic with support from Amstel Malta will successfully host the AMVCAs. The improvements seen in the industry since the inception of the AMVCAs cannot be ig­nored or overstated and for us as MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to recognis­ing the amazing skills that exist in this ever-growing industry. Furthermore, our continued investment demonstrates our dedication in helping unearth and celebrate talent in the whole continent. It is our belief that the 2017 edition will leave an even bigger impact on the Af­rican film production industry than the previous four.”