# Understanding the 10th Edition of the AMVCAs
The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is here, and there are some changes you need to know about. The nominations are now open for this annual celebration of African film talent.
The eligibility period for nominations is between December 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. Nominations can be submitted through the entry portal, which opens on January 15th, 2024, and closes on February 14th, 2024.
This year, the award categories have been reduced from 33 to 27. One notable change is that the winners of the Best Actor or Best Actress in a Leading or Supporting Role will now be determined by a jury instead of the previous audience voting system. The jury, comprising experienced filmmakers from across the continent, will also determine the winners in 16 non-voting categories, while the public will decide the winners in the remaining 8 audience voting categories. Deloitte will audit the judging process and verify the voting results.
The 27 categories include 16 non-voting and 9 audience voting categories, along with 2 Recognition Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards. The non-voting categories cover various aspects such as Best Lead Actor and Actress, Best Director, Art Direction, Cinematography, Costume Design, Best Writing in a Movie and TV Series, Best Movie and TV Series, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Sound Design, Editing, and Makeup.
The public can participate in voting for categories like Best Scripted and Unscripted Africa Magic Original, Best Digital Content Creator, Best Indigenous Language (West, East, and Southern Africa), Best Multichoice Talent Factory Film, and Best Indigenous Africa Magic Original.
According to Dr Busola Tejumola, Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice, the revamping of the categories is aimed at further aligning with global trends and benchmarks.
Filmmakers can submit their movies for consideration through online submission at [https://www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA](https://www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA) for more details.