Awarded to a film that exemplifies excellence in film language and one highlighting Dhow culture.

 Ezra (2007, Dir: Newton I Aduaka, Nigeria/France)

Awarded to a film that is a runner up to the Golden Dhow awardee.

India Untouched (2007, Dir: Stalin K. India)  

Awarded to the best short film in the festival reflecting mastery of the short film structure and aesthetics.

Subira (2007, Dir: Ravneet Chadha, Kenya)

Awarded to the best film by an East African filmmaker that shows the greatest commercial aptitude and potential marketability

African Lens (2008,  Dir: Shravan Vidyarthi, Kenya)

Awarded to a film that takes a particular look at topics of development coperation.

INTO THE LIGHT by Peter Glen, 2007, USA

Awarded to a film that is deemed to to exemplify universal and spiritual values that enhance human dignity, justice and tolerance.

TARTINA CITY  by Issa Serge Coelo - ( Chad)

Behind this Convent By  2007, Gilbert Ndahayo ( Rwanda)

African Lens 2008, by Shravan Vidyarthi (Kenya)

Awarded to a film deemed the best African feature film in competition.

Behind this Convent 2007, By  Gilbert Ndahayo (Rwanda) 

Awarded to a feature film from the Dhow Countries that combines cultural astuteness and commercial potential.

EZRA directed by Newton I. Adauka, Nigeria/France, 2007

The award is given to a film that reveals an acute reflection on contemporary issues in a balanced manner in these times of polarised perspectives.

In The Name of God , Shoaib Mansour, Pakistan, 2007

For the Best film that encapsulates issues of children and Women

The Kadogo Brothers, 2007, Ivory Coast, By Joseph Muganga