The African American Film Critics Association on Monday announced the winners of its 14th annual AAFCA Awards, which recognize the best films. The queen of women, To, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Glass Onion: A Mystery of Blades each won a few prizes.
Among the awards The queen of women was awarded Best Film of the Year, with the film’s Gina Prince-Bythewood winning Best Director. Danielle Deadwyler (To) and Jeremy Pope (The inspection) was awarded as best actress and actor. Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) and Brian Tyree Henry (elevated road) won the supporting awards.
Awards for special achievements include Towho received the Impact Award, and Antoine Fuqua and Will Smith, who received the Beacon Award liberation.
“AAFCA is deeply honored to recognize some of the most compelling films and performances of the year,” said AAFCA President and Co-Founder Gil Robertson. “These thought-provoking stories of strength, determination and courage uplift and entertain us. It is an honor to recognize the incredible, visionary work both in front of and behind the camera by this year’s AAFCA award winners.”
A ceremony honoring the winners will be held on March 1 at Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.
The winners are chosen by the more than 100 members of the AAFCA. The organization, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023, will announce even more special events and programs in the coming months.
Here is the full list of 2023 winners:
best photo
The queen of women
dear director
Gina Prince Bythewood
The queen of women
Best actor
Jeremy Pope
The inspection
Best actress:
Danielle Deadwyler
To
Best Supporting Actor
Brian Tyree Henry
elevated road
Best Supporting Actress
Angela Bassett
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Rising face
Jaylin Hall
To & bleeding
Aspiring filmmaker
Carey Williams
Emergency
Best independent feature
take care
Best Animated Feature
Wendel & Wild
Best Documentary
Pagej
Dear ensemble
Glass Onion: A Mystery of Blades
Best Writing
Ryan Johnson
Glass Onion: A Mystery of Blades)
Best International Film:
Holy Omer
best song
“Lift Me Up”
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Best Short Live Action
we cry together
Best Animated Short Film
new moon
SPECIAL ADVANCED SUBJECTS
Impact Awards
To
The Innovator Award
Composer Michael Abels
no
construction modification price
Production Designer Hannah Beachler
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The baking price
Antoine Fuqua and Will Smith
liberation
The Ashley Boone Award
Producer Nate Moore
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Author: Armando Tinico
Source: Deadline
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