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18 Days to Go! π
The countdown is officially on for SMA 5.0 β Special Movie Awards 2025!
Get ready for a night of glamour, excellence, and unforgettable cinema moments as we celebrate Africaβs brightest talents in the film industry.
π Venue: West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia
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Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
π Red Carpet: 6:00PM sharp!
π Itβs more than an award showβitβs a cultural celebration!
Join the stars, the fans, and the storytellers shaping African cinema.
SMA BREAKING NEWS
SMA BREAKING NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 09/06/2025
PRESS RELEASE: Rescheduling of SMA 2025 to 28th June 2025 Due to Venue Booking Adjustment
Afrinity Productions hereby communicates to the public, nominees, partners, and invited guests that the Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2025 has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Saturday, 28th June 2025, instead of the previously announced date of Saturday, 21st June 2025.
This adjustment has become necessary due to a modification in the venue booking at the West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia, which is beyond our control. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and continued support.
The revised event details are as follows:
π New Date: Saturday, 28th June 2025
π Red Carpet: 6:00 PM Prompt
π Venue: West Africa Insurance Institute, Kotu South, The Gambia
We remain dedicated to delivering a world-class celebration of African cinematic excellence and look forward to hosting you at SMA 5.0, now allowing even more time for thorough preparation for an unforgettable evening.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation. Further updates will be provided through our official communication channels.
For media inquiries or additional information, please contact:
π§ info@afrinitypro.com | π www.afrinitypro.com
π¬ Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Title: GET INVOLVED β The Documentary
Country: The Gambia
Production Company: Ousman-Koro-Ceesay Foundation
How far can compassion go?
GET INVOLVED is a powerful social documentary spotlighting community efforts and child advocacy in The Gambia. A wake-up call for action and care.
π A feature at SMA 2025 β Postponed. New date to be shared soon.
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Β Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Special Movie Awards SMA 2025 Nomination Press Conference Rescheduled & Nomination Process Update
Banjul, The Gambia β 04/06/2025
The organizing committee of the Special Movie Awards (SMA 5.0) 2025 wishes to announce a rescheduling of the Nomination List Press Conference, initially set for Thursday, June 5th, 2025. The new date for the press conference is now Thursday, June 12th, 2025.
This adjustment comes as part of a broader effort to streamline preparations and uphold the integrity and excellence that the SMA is known for. We extend our appreciation to our stakeholders, filmmakers, and the general public for their understanding and continued support.
Nomination Process Update:
We are pleased to confirm that every film submitted for SMA 2025 has earned a nomination, a testament to the hard work and creative energy across the African film industry.
However, the awards will proceed to a second stage of nomination, led by our independent jury panel. In this next phase:
Only three nominees will be shortlisted per category, selected based on merit and alignment with SMA standards.
The final decision on winners in each category will also be made by the jury and will be announced at the awards ceremony.
This two-step process ensures transparency, inclusiveness, and a fair representation of talent across the continent.
The nomination press conference on June 12th will officially unveil the final list of nominees, highlight the award structure, and share further event details.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact:
π§ info@afrinitypro.com
π www.afrinitypro.com
Thank you for standing with us as we continue to celebrate African stories and talents on a global stage.
Signed,
SMA 2025 Organizing Committee
Afrinity Productions
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Title: INSURMOUNTABLE
Country: Sierra Leone
Production Company: Honey Vision Entertainment
βSome battles are not of this world…β
Isatu is an unsuspecting village girl bound by a spiritual legacy she never chose. Born from her motherβs defiance and entangled with a powerful spirit from birth, her life spirals into a storm of sorrow and supernatural unrest. When her mother seeks help from a native doctor, it awakens a fury that refuses to let goβno matter the cost.
A gripping tale of tradition, mystery, and a motherβs desperate fight to protect her child.
INSURMOUNTABLE rises as one of Sierra Leoneβs proud entries at the Special Movie Awards 2025, happening this June 21st in The Gambia.
Film Spotlight β SMA 2025
Donβt miss it at the Special Movie Awards 2025 in The Gambia.π¬π Special Movie Awards 2025 | Celebrating Excellence in Film π₯
Get ready for the glitz, glam, and greatness of African cinema as we gear up for one of the biggest nights in film!
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Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
π Event: SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA)
β¨ Theme: Anticipate greatness!
From dazzling red carpet moments to honoring the best in storytelling, direction, acting, and production β this is a night you donβt want to miss!
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