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Nollywood Director Collins Pearce to Grace SMA2016 as Main Anchor
Following the rise in the country’s industry, and thirst for taking the movie sector to the international stage, the Special Movie Awards (SMA) slated for 30th September, this year will mark a birth in the nation’s cinematography, as a result of choosing one of Nollywoods most renowned producer/director to be one of the main anchors for the event.
Popularly known as Director Collins Ajuma, a Sierra Leonean by birth, and a product of the Fourah Bay College in Sierra Leone, he has worked with most of the big names in Nollywood and outside, contributing to the very inner core of the industry at both national and international level.
Collins who has received numerous awards in the movie industry like, Best Film Producer (UK) 2015 by Malisha Da Queen Foundation; Best Supporting Actor 2014 AWOL; Best Sierra Leone Film Producer 2014 by Universal Achievements Awards and many more has managed the careers of prominent celebrities in Nollywood and Ghallywood. They include celebrities in the likes of Desmond Elliot,
Patience Ozoekwo, John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Ghana’s most prolific actor Van Vicker, and Charles Owurum. He has also taken the careers of some Sierra Leoneans to the international stage in the music industry like Kao Denero.
SMA 2016 awards will be a time to celebrate the excellence in the Gambia’s movie industry, having the personality in the likes of Collins Ajuma Archie Pearce gracing our maiden awards means we are on the right direction.
By Alpha M Kamara Source: The OBSERVER LIGHT
Special Movie Awards 2016 Press Conference
On Wednesday 20th July 2016, a press conference was held at the Joint Officers Mess for the Special Movie Awards (SMA) 2016.
The purpose was to sensitize the general public about this brilliant initiative, solicit for partnership and to let Film Makers know the closing date for the submission of application forms. The Conference was attended by the Committee Members of SMA and of about nine (9) Press Houses both Print and Electronic Media such as Standard Newspaper, Observer, The point, West coast Radio, Hot Fm and more.
Various questions with regards to the awards was asked in other to clear the air for the public and avoid skeptics. Some of the questions include:
• Where and when can one vote?
• When are submissions due?
• What is the submission process?
The press was more particular about the processes involved to be part of the Special Movie Awards Maiden Edition 2016. The Special Movie Awards Calendar has already been drafted below:
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SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS (SMA) 2016 |
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| ACTIVITIES | DATE |
| Movie Submissions Opens | 1st July (9am-4pm)(Mon to Fri) |
| Movie Submissions Closes | 30th July, Saturday |
| Jury Retreat for Movie Screening | 1st August – 7th August |
| Launching of SMA (Press Conference) | 8th August, Monday |
| Public Voting Opens | 10th August, Wednesday |
| Public Voting Closes | 10th September, Saturday |
| Collation of Nomination Results | 29th September, Thursday |
| Special Movie Awards Night |
30th September, Friday |
Aside the Special Movie Awards Calendar, some of the things discussed involved the submission requirements which involves A copy of the Film Makers movie to be submitted, A trailer and Production Logo in a flash drive to be submitted at:
Afrinity Productions
Office Address:
10 East Street,
Fajara F Section,
P.O. Box 3069 S/K,
The Gambia .
After all the matters and questions from the press was digressed by the committee members which included The Producer Sheikh Tijan Sonko, Program Coordinator Franklin Adim, Admin Secretary Isatu M. Bokum, Assistant Admin Secretary Binta Janneh , Financial Secretary Bankole Browne, and The Committee Adviser Amadou Sillah, the next press conference to be held on the 8th of August was disclosed. All the press Members are urged to join as that’s when most Concealed matters regarding the awards will be revealed. A special thanks goes the Executive Producer of SMA and CEO of Afrinity Productions, Mr. Wilfred Adams for powering the Maiden Edition of Special Movie Awards 2016, Afrinity Productions Technical Crew Adams Orukpe and Ayisatu Aiyegbo for covering the event, The Press members and Special Movie Awards Committee and everyone that was present at the conference.
Special Movie Awards (SMA)
What is the SMA?
Special Movie Awards (SMA) is a Night of Glitz, Glamour, Paparazzi to celebrate Movie Makers in The Gambia.
Who Can Submit a Movie?
Any Movie Maker registered and resident in The Gambia can submit a Movie.
What’s the Submission Process?
Your submission should include the following:
1.A completed application form (below)
2. Three DVD copies of your Movie
3. A trailer of your Movie. (Soft Copy in USB Flash)
Submit the above materials to
Afrinity Productions
Office Address:
10 East Street,
Fajara F Section,
P.O. Box 3069 S/K,
The Gambia .
Admin Secretary. +220-7541114,
Program Coordinator. +220-7593462
Producer +220-7294702
Executive Producer +220-7007210
When Are Submissions Due?
Submissions period is from July 1st – 30th 2016
Who Decides Which Movies Will Be Screened?
A Team of International and experienced Movie Jury will screen all submitted Movies and categories for nominations will be selected for the awards.
What Kinds of Movie Are You Looking For?
We are looking for any genre and style of Movie made in The Gambia.
What’s In It For Me?
You get to receive Media Publicity
You stand the chance to be nominated in any category
You stand the opportunity to collaborate with international Movie makers.
When is the Movie Award?
The Movie Award is tentatively scheduled for Friday 30th September, 2016
Special Movie Awards 2016
A Night of Glitz, Glamour and Paparazzi
A Night of Movie Stars celebrating creative titles, diverse languages, beautiful colours, melodious sounds, graphical effects, styles and actions
SMA: calling every movie maker in the Gambia to submit all genres and styles of movies made in the Gambia between July 1st and 30th to be screened by a team of international and experienced jury
15 categories
45 nominations
1 night
You won’t miss this! Coming to you live in the Gambia on the 30th September 2016
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For more enquiries please call +220 7007210 7294702 3702422 9218375 7541114
SMA
celebrating excellence in films
Taking The Gambia Films to the next level….
- Best Leading Male Actor
Best Leading Female Actress
Best Supporting Male Actor
Best Supporting Female Actress
Best Hair/Make-up Artist
Best Costumier
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects
Best Editor
Best Picture
Best Documentary Film
Best Indigenous Film
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Director
Honorary Awards
- SMA Foreign Film 2016
SMA Foreign Director 2016
SMA Foreign Actor 2016
SMA Foreign Actress 2016
SMA Foreign Media 2016
SMA Television Media of the Year 2016
SMA Radio of the Year 2016
SMA individual of the Year 2016
SMA Organization of the yeah 2016
SMA Grand Patron
SMA Radio Media of the Year 2016
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