Phyna wins the Edo State International Film Festival's Best Actress award; the complete list of winners

Winners of the Edo State International Film Festival are announced.An awards ceremony honoring the best in international filmmaking talent brought the second Edo State International Festival (ESIFF) to a successful close.Head juror Victor Okhai grinned broadly as he declared that the festival had attracted 3,000 entries from 196 different nations, confirming its reputation as a veritable melting pot of top-notch film. Here’s a list of the winners: 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.