The Regal Film Festival and Awards has officially concluded the preliminary screening of film entries for its first edition of the awards 2025 edition.
121 films submitted from 21 countries across Africa and beyond, 64 films have been shortlisted by the Academy of Screeners for the next phase of the selection process.
The rigorous screening exercise, conducted between 20, to October 28, 2025, reviewed films across various genres and categories, assessing originality, storytelling, technical quality, creativity, and cultural relevance. The process was overseen by the Academy’s panel of screeners comprising film scholars, critics, and industry professionals from Ghana and other parts of the continent.
The final screening phase is now underway by the Regal Film Festival Jury Team, who will determine the nominees in each category. These final nominations will be officially announced on November 13, 2025, ahead of the Festival and Awards events slated for December 10–13, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.
Festival Director Selassie Ibrahim expressed gratitude to all filmmakers who submitted their works, noting the impressive diversity and quality of entries this year.
“We are thrilled by the growing participation and the remarkable storytelling talent emerging from Africa and the Diaspora. The 64 films selected represent some of the finest creative voices redefining African cinema today,” the head of jury Dr Jim Awindor stated.
The academy and jury constitutes selected professionals in filmmaking, academia, and film critics all across the region of Africa. This maiden edition witnessed to exciting films across the world of cinema.
The Regal Film Festival and Awards continues to celebrate excellence in African filmmaking, providing a platform for creative exchange, industry networking, and recognition of outstanding talent in the film ecosystem.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 13th December 2025 at the Palms Convention Center Accra.
