Awards
The TUZO Awards
The TUZO Awards celebrate the films, filmmakers and finalists who defined this year’s Watch Africa Film Festival. Winners are chosen by a panel of accomplished filmmakers, critics and cultural leaders — and by you, the audience.
Four awards. One weekend of voting.
Best Feature Film
Honouring the most outstanding full-length African film for its storytelling, direction and cultural impact.
Best Documentary
Recognising exceptional nonfiction filmmaking that sheds light on real stories, voices and issues across Africa and its diaspora.
Best Short Film
Celebrating creativity in short-form cinema that captures powerful stories in under 40 minutes.
Audience Choice Award
Chosen by the audience, this award celebrates the film that most resonated with viewers at the festival. Vote by QR code after every finalist screening.
Our Juries
Filmmakers, critics and cultural leaders.
Our juries are made up of accomplished filmmakers, critics and cultural leaders who bring diverse expertise to the evaluation process — ensuring WAFF continues to highlight stories that inspire, challenge and connect audiences.
Jury members for 2026 will be announced once confirmed.
TUZO Awards Ceremony — Sunday 13 September, Chapter Arts Centre.
19:20
Awards Ceremony
Finalist films, filmmakers and audience votes come together for the presentation of the four TUZO Awards.
20:20
TUZO Party
In Swahili, tuzo means award, prize or reward — so we close the festival with a DJ set, networking and celebration.
Films that stayed with our audiences.
2025 · Best Feature
Soft Love
Later programmed again as part of our year-round monthly screenings by popular demand.
2025 · Selection
Khartoum
One of the standout titles of the last edition, returning to Cardiff screens through the monthly programme.
2025 · Selection
Who Do I Belong To?
A festival favourite on identity and belonging, screened again for year-round audiences.