Riverwood Academy Awards
Riverwood Academy Awards is an annual Kenyan film award founded by Mwaniki Mageria.[1] It was formed with a goal to recognize and celebrate local productions ,low budget film making and nurture talent by creating opportunities for training players in the industry on how to tell Kenyan stories in a Kenyan way.[2][3] Riverwood Academy Awards started on 17 March 2014.[4] The first River wood Awards was held at Alliance Francaise and well known people in film industry attended also the former Cabinet Secretary of Sports, Culture and the Arts; Dr. Hassan Wario Arero was among the guest of honors who attended.[5]
Riverwood Awards 2014[edit]
BEST SCRIPTWRITER[6]
- Susan Kadide – Stara
Best Sound
- Iya Embasna
Best Editing
- Godrey Kimotho – Ithe wa Mwana
Best Original Score
- 24Th Anniversary
Best Cinematography
- Gicagi
Best Supporting Actress in a tv Series
- Ruth Wacuka – Housemates
Best Supporting Actor in a tv Series
- Alex Mwaura – Maisha Bure
Best Lead Actress in a tv Series
- Janet Mbunga – Housemates
Best Lead Actor in a tv Series
- Samuel Kaguora –Maisha Bure
Best tv Series
- Maisha Bure
Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film
- Jonathan Mbithi – ala Makai
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film
- Margaret Wambui- Wretched
Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film
- Thomas Oyolo – Mheshimiwa
Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film
- Muthoni Thiongo – Tamed
Best Director
- Mwendwa Mutua – Tamed
Best Feature
- Ithe wa Mwana
Riverwood Awards 2017-2018[edit]
| Year | Awards | Actress | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Elimu tales | Raymond Ofula | [7] |
| 2017 | Best actor in film | Samuel Ngunjiri | [8] |
| 2017 | Best Cinematography | Lucas Sakwa | |
| 2017 | Best Lead Actress in a TV series | Millicent Ogutu | |
| 2018 | Best Documentary | Samuel Wanjohi | [9] |
References[edit]
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- ^ "All set for the 3rd Riverwood Awards". 11 March 2016.
- ^ Omondi, Vincent (2014-03-17). "RiverWood Academy Awards 2014 WINNERS". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- ^ Omondi, Vincent (2014-03-17). "RiverWood Academy Awards 2014 WINNERS". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
- ^ Ignatious, Ingavo Shem (2017-03-14). "Best On The Screen Recognized At Riverwood Awards 2017- Full List Of Winners". Kenyan Musik Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ Muendo, Stevens. "Kenyan film industry celebrates Riverwood Awards". Standard Entertainment and Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ "Career Climb: Samuel Wanjohi receives Riverwood Academy Award nod - The Sauce". www.capitalfm.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-11-13.