Rwanda International Movie Award

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Rwanda International Movie Award (RIMA)
CountryRwanda
Established2012
Website rimaward.org
Television/radio coverage
Directed byJackson Mucyo

Rwanda International Movie Award (RIMA) is an annual award event targeted at Rwandan Filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographer and other film professionals. The award ceremony does not only target Rwanda n filmmakers but also recognizes International film professionals across Africa. The event is being organized by Ishusho Art, a Rwandan Film Institution located in Kigali. [1] Jackson Mucyo' has served as the executive director of RIMA since it was launched.

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RIMA has been held annually since 2012. Every year, before the award gala takes place, it is preceded by Rwanda Movie Week, [2] an event which is aimed at involving Rwandan youths in the Film Industry. The activities which usually take place during the Rwanda Movie week includes film screening, film training, film tour and community services across the country. [3]

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Awards 2023

RIMA local category winners

RIMA East Africa category winners

RIMA International category winners

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References

  1. "Rwanda International Movie Awards 2021 open for entries". The New Times | Rwanda. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  2. "Rwanda Movie Week: Abakinnyi b'ibyamamare muri Sinema nyarwanda biyamamarije i Nyamata-AMAFOTO - Inyarwanda.com". inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  3. "Rwanda International Movie Awards 2022 moved to July". The New Times | Rwanda. 2022-01-16. Retrieved 2022-07-26.