Phyna clinches best actress award at Edo State International Film Festival

Former BBNaija winner, Phyna has won the best actress award at the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF).

The second ESIFF ended on a high note with an awards ceremony honoring the best in global filmmaking talent.

Head juror Victor Okhai announced that the festival had received a record-breaking 3,000 entries from 196 countries. c

Best editing: The Book of Mountains

Best sound: Obito

Best makeup: Sleeping dogs

Best screenplay: Obito

Best costume: Ek Bhagavad ek Gita

Best Cinematography + gift of a new Sony camera : Ek Bhagavad ek Gita

Best documentary + $5,000 cash prize: I will never leave you

Best male actor: Jinmi Ahmed in The Delectable Azeezah Samson

Best female actress: Josephina ‘Phyna’ Otabor in Osato

Best director: Obito

Best international film: Obito

Best international short film + $5,000 cash prize: Edeleyo

Best feature film + $10,000 cash prize: Ifediche

Sam Loco Efe was honored posthumously.