The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will announce the winners of its 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on Dec. 9, AAFCA President and co-founder Gil Robertson announced today. Additionally, the organization will announce its annual Top 10 films of the year list on this date. An invitation-only celebration of the winners will follow on Feb. 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, honoring outstanding achievements in cinema with a special focus on films and performances representing the Black diaspora. Four special achievement honorees will be announced later this year.
The AAFCA recognizes achievements in the following competitive categories:
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BEST PICTURE
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BEST DIRECTOR
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BEST ACTOR
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BEST ACTRESS
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
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BEST ENSEMBLE
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BEST EMERGING TALENT
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BEST DOCUMENTARY
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BEST INDEPENDENT
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BEST INTERNATIONAL
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BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
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BEST SCREENPLAY
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BEST MUSIC
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BEST FILM SHORT
16th Annual AAFCA Awards Voting Timeline
- September 1, 2024: Submissions Open
- November 29, 2024: Submissions Close
- November 29 – December 6, 2024: Voting Window
- December 9, 2024: Winners Announced
- February 19, 2025: 16th Annual AAFCA Awards
ABOUT AAFCA
Established in 2003, AAFCA is the premier body of Black film critics in the world, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment highlighting the Black experience in the US and throughout the rest of the African Diaspora. For more information on AAFCA and its programs visit http://AAFCA.com.
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