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| The Woman King |
Historical epic The Woman King, set in the Kingdom of Dahomey, has been named Best Picture in the 14th annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards, with Gina Prince-Bythewood taking Best Director. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever won four awards, including another Best Supporting Actress gong for Angela Bassett, who is on a roll this year. There were also three awards for Till.
AAFCA has over 100 members and is dedicated to promoting the work of African-descended people working in the industry, with a view to creating more opportunities for them.
The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Beverly Hills on 1 March.
Those awards in full:
Best Picture
Best Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood - The Woman King
Best Actor
- Jeremy Pope - The Inspection
Best Actress
- Danielle Deadwyler - Till
Best Supporting Actor
- Brian Tyree Henry - Causeway
Best Supporting Actress
- Angela Bassett - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Emerging Face
- Jaylin Hall - Till & Bruiser
Emerging Filmmaker
- Carey Williams - Emergency
Best Independent Feature
Best Animated Feature
Best Documentary
- Sidney
Best Ensemble
Best Writing
- Rian Johnson - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Best International Feature
- Saint Omer
Best Song
- Lift Me Up - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Best Live Action Short
- We Cry Together
Best Animated Short
- New Moon
Special awards:
Impact Award
The Innovator Award, presented by Nissan
- Composer, Michael Abels - Nope
Building Change Award, presented by Lowes
- Production Designer, Hannah Beachler - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Beacon Award
- Antoine Fuqua and Will Smith - Emancipation
The Ashley Boone Award
- Producer, Nate Moore - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
