Queen of Nollywood awards was established to strengthen the influence of African women in motion pictures and to increase representation of African women in film, television and digital media by ensuring that the rich and diverse experiences of their everyday lives are reflected on screen.
The awards are presented to encourage creativity, expanding and enhancing portrayals of the African women in all forms of global media advocacy and legacy projects.

To be eligible for this prestigious awards, nominees must have a minimum of two years of practicing on screen as an actor or behind the camera as a filmmaker or in Pan African film projects or in films produced in Africa or anywhere in the world.

Names of the nominees.
The names and details of the nominees, are published on the Queen of Nollywood awards website and shared with the media in a press conference followed by a gala party.

Eligibility requirements.
The following are not eligible to be considered for Queen of Nollywood Awards:
• Self-nominations; self-nomination is not permitted
• Award selection committee members, and nomination committee members cannot be nominated for an award, nor may they serve as a reference or nominator of a candidate.

Announcement of Award Recipients
The names of each award nominees are made public once all of the nominees have been contacted. The names, together with details of the ceremony at which the awards will be bestowed on the recipients, are published on the Queen of Nollywood awards website (www.queenofnollywoodawards.com) and shared with the media in a press conference followed by a gala party.

Coronation and Queenship
The Best actress in a motion picture award is the highest plaque to be presented to a winner by virtue of the overall selections, nominations, public comments, fans votings, screening & selection committee’s recommendations.

The Executive Committee always attempt to inspire leadership and innovation within society, business and government. In other words, the Executive Committee recognizes exemplary efforts in the promotion and development of Pan African films. This Queenship Award is specifically structured to recognize dedicated and committed efforts to making a positive difference in the Pan African film industries around the world.

Each year, the two (2) winners in this category (Queen of Nollywood, and Queen of Nollywood Diaspora) will be inducted into the prestigious “Queenship positions” and will be formally crowned as Royal Queen of Nollywood in a high profile gala event.

Queenship positions are decorated strictly on the desecration of the Executive Committee, but on the recommendation of judges, nomination, and selection committees respectively.

NOMINATIONS
A nomination for the Queen of Nollywood Award may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of those who submitted recommendations in favor of nominees and other information about the nominations cannot be revealed.
Nominations consist of a letter that explains why the individual is worthy of a Queen of Nollywood Award title.

The decision to advance the recommendation to the second phase of the nomination process is based on this letter alone, it should be descriptive, convincing, and specifically focused on the purpose of attaining the Queen of Nollywood Award title/trophy/certificate/recognition.
Queenship positions are decorated strictly on the desecration of the Executive Committee, but on the recommendation of judges, nomination, and selection committees respectively.

NOMINATION PROCESS
The process for nominating someone for awards will be greatly simplified if the nominator follows the general procedures listed below and supplemental procedures listed for each award.

To nominate a candidate for the Queen of Nollywood Awards, please follow these guidelines:
• Nominators can significantly influence the selection process by accurately submitting a well detailed email to nomination2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com, providing all required documentation, supplying relevant information in concise English, and following all instructions carefully.
Nominators can nominate more than 1 person but in different categories.

WHO COULD BE NOMINATED?
Female directors, producers, actors, voiceover artists, red carpet hosts, etc with a minimum of two years of practicing on screen as an actor or behind the camera as a filmmaker or in Pan African film projects or in films produced in Africa or anywhere in the world.
1. Nollywood trophy is for those practicing in Nigeria/Africa
2. Nollywood Diaspora trophy is for those practicing outside of Africa
Nominator must specify the industry’s category of the nominee to either (Nollywood or Nollywood Diaspora)

WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Nominations must be submitted via: nomination2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com by a colleague, partner, friend or fans before the deadline and must include:
• A recommendation letter must set out the reasons for the nomination.
• Background information on the nominee’s outstanding service and achievements as they relate to the award.
• Letters of support from colleagues who have been involved with the film of the nominee or who have heard of the film project through interaction with filmmakers or members of a recognized Guild.
• A brief C.V. of the nominee.

Recommendation Letters:
• Recommendation letters written and sent by a reputable person will greatly simplify a nomination.
The nominator must include their full name, address, phone number, email address, citizenship, profession, etc
• Final decisions about award’s eligibility rest with the Screening Committee.
• The minimum number of recommendation letters is 5, while maximum number allowed is 15.

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Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards: www.queenofnollywoodawards.com


All films may be submitted into only one category:
All films, music videos or television series are eligible for entry to the awards if they were produced, distributed or exhibited during the period of 7 April, 2014 to 7 April, 2017.
• You must include film details such as synopsis, director cast & crew, production companies, synopsis and technical data like screening format, sound, running time, and film promo posters if available, etc.
• Please provide high resolution photos for actor/actress.
• The screening format and running time are also very important.
• You will receive a confirmation from us once we've received your entry form.

SUBMISSION OF FILMS To the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards 2017
1. Please provide an online link to your film, and be sure to include the password in an email sent directly to: entry2017@queenofnollywoodawards.com

Once your submission is accepted, a reference number will be sent to you.
All further communication will require the reference number.
2. You will be required to send two clearly labelled DVD copies or hard drive of your film for screening purposes. All formats and regions are accepted. Please make sure to test out your hard drive or DVD screeners in a commercial DVD player.
3. All submissions must be sent prepaid. The committee will not accept/collect or C.O.D. shipments. Your hard drive or DVD Entries will not be returned.
The Executive Committee will not assume responsibility for, nor will it accept shipments incurring expenses for terminal charges, duties, taxes or customs brokerage.

What kind of media is accepted:
This Awards programme is an excellent venue for Pan African film, new and experimental media, television programs, movie trailers, music videos, and tube length works made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and distributors.

Note: Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards are Pan African nomination and submission awards project. Our competition allows Pan African filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this important competition . Judges score nomination and submission on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded.

SELECTED FILMS for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards
Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards features two juried competition programs
1. Nollywood competition: All Pan African films produced in Africa
2. Nollywood Diaspora: All Pan African films produced outside of Africa


PROGRAMMING CONSIDERATION for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards
All films may be submitted into only one category:
Films, or television series are eligible for entry to the awards if they were produced, distributed or exhibited during the period of 7 April, 2014 to 7 April, 2017.

For the purposes of eligibility and awards consideration, All films submitted may not differ from the distributed or exhibited master. No modifications should be made. If the film is changed in any way the entry for award may be disqualified.

The award organization uses the following definitions:
Film Length
• Feature – any narrative film over 30 minutes in length.
• Short – any narrative short film under 30 minutes.
• Documentary – documentary of any length.
• Music Video – music video of any length.
• Indigenous Language - Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Swahili, Edo, etc
• Experimental – any length film that does not fit the pattern of typical filmmaking.
• Note: Commercials and film trailers are not eligible for consideration in any category.

PROGRAMMING DECISIONS
The nominated filmmakers will be notified of programming decisions via email by the end of May 2017. Final programming, categorization and slotting of films will be determined by the screening committee. Their decision is final. Successful applicants will receive this information in their official invitation.

Selection Process for the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards .
The Queen of Nollywood Executive Committee have engaged key advocates and stakeholders to assist in our mission to recognize and reward the most outstanding individuals in Pan African films, television and African cinemas.
We have picked distinguished, accomplished and influential individuals, with expertise in the media, film, television, African-cinemas and motion picture entertainment.

The Award selection committee also represent persons of integrity who has demonstrated a strong desire to help mobilize public interest in and support for the development of Pan African films, television contents and African cinemas., and those that demonstrates the commitment and proven potential to reach out to significant audiences, including decision makers.

Nomination Committee
Final decisions about award’s eligibility rest with this Committee.
The Nomination Committee advises and makes recommendations on categories and voting processes, rules and procedures.
This Committee has the final say on eligibility and is comprised of the chairperson and members of the screening sub-committees.

Screening Committee
The Award screening committee (ASC) functions like a jury. It shares its recommendations and comments with the Nomination Committee.

The Award screening committee have the final say on selection of the categories and is comprised of the chairperson, writers, celebrities, media personalities, and film critics..

VOTING:
• Fans and viewers will cast their vote via available platforms to determine select category winners.
• Voting rules and procedures will be made available on the official website at http://www.queenofnollywoodawards.com

DOWNLOAD 2017 ENTRY FORM HERE: http://www.queenofnollywoodawards.com/Entry2017.doc