Bioskop 2025 Short Film Competition Shortlist

Best Narrative

• Underrated Strokes by Ndabezinhle Khoza
• Bureau De Change by Chioniso Tsikisayi & Clinton Zvoushe
• Peggy by Jonathan Samukange

Best Documentary

• Pillow by Erick Leo Jakata
• Coach Mercy by Tenford Chitanana
• Weaving a Future Past: An Artist’s Journey Home by Prince Sivalo Mahlangu
• The Role of Women in Preserving Traditional Knowledge by Tinashe Simon Ziswa

Best Sound Editing

• Good Days by Derrick Manieca
• Peggy by Jonathan Samukange
• Underrated Strokes by Ndabezinhle Khoza
• The Holder by Wayne Tabaka Ndebele

Best Cinematography

• Good Days by Derrick Manieca
• Underrated Strokes by Ndabezinhle Khoza
• Mandlovu by Tamudaishe Ngwaru

Best Actor/Actress

• Fulu Mugovhani in Burns and Song
• Albert Chigiya in Peggy
• Angeline Cinatra Moyo in Peggy

Best Diaspora Narrative

• Olympics at the Beach by Kudzi Synos
• Go For the Head by Andile J. Gumbo