The Universal Movie Awards (UNIMA) is a reputable annual international award. The event is based in the western state of Africa, Nigeria.
Our vision is based on enriching the entertainment industry through the promotion of excellent creative works by Motion Picture practitioners.
The mission of Universal Movie Awards is: "the celebration of professional excellence in the global film/Television industry." It will also promote the appreciation of Arts and Culture through motion picture arts and sciences around the globe.
UNIMA also runs a movie academy designated for the development of contemporary talents in the motion picture industry.
This award is founded and established by Hope Obioma Opara in 2020. He is also the President/ CEO of Supple Communications Limited under which the Awards platform is Holden. He is the publisher of Supple Magazine, a film festivals/awards and culture magazine in Africa www.supplemagazine.org. He is also the founder of Eko International Film Festival. (www.ekoiff.org)
The winners will receive UNIVERSAL MOVIE AWARDS STATUTES on individual categories.
The inaugural edition was held in Nigeria in October 22, 2021, at Silverbird Cinemas Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos 133 Ahmadu Bello Way Lagos, Lagos Nigeria (https://silverbirdcinemas.com/)
UNIVERSAL MOVIE AWARDS CATEGORIES
Best Picture
Best Actor Male
Best Actor Female
Best Supporting Actor Male
Best Supporting Actor Female
Best Director
Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Short
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Story
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Action Short Film
Best Foreign Language Film
Best Nigerian Indigenous Film
Best Cast Director
Best Child Actor Female
Best Child Actor Male
Legend Award of the year
Best Film Edit
Best Sound
Best Production Design
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Makeup
Best Costume
Best Visual Effects
Best TV Commercial Award
All winners will receive Universal Movie Awards (UNIMA) Statuette