 "Best Film in African Language" was renamed to "Sembene Ousmane Awards for Best Film in African Language" while the "Best Short Film" Award category is now called "Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film".This development is to immortalize some exceptional African great men who have contributed to the growth and development of the film industry.The category "Best Film by African Living Abroad" has been cancelled while a new category "Best Director First Feature Film" has been introduced to encourage young and upcoming film directors.