Septimius Awards
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Septimius Awards is an international film and media awards ceremony held annually in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The awards were founded by filmmaker and entrepreneur Jan-Willem Breure. The awards emphasise global inclusion and are frequently referred by some media as the "Oscars of Europe" due to their international scope and high-profile attendees.
History
The awards ceremony was established in 2017, originally operating as the New Vision International Film Festival (NVIFF).[1] It was later rebranded as the Septimius Awards to reflect a broader scope of cinematic and cultural recognition. The event is traditionally held at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam, a venue renowned for its architectural significance.[2]
Mission and Format
The Septimius Awards are distinguished by their "Continental" category structure. To ensure global representation and minimize Western cultural bias, the organization divides major categories—such as Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Film—by continent: Africa, Asia,Latin America ,North America and Oceania.This format is designed to provide a platform where independent filmmakers and talent from the Global South can compete on an equal footing with Western productions.[2]
Notable Participants
The awards have attracted several high-profile industry veterans and Academy Award winners. Notable honorees and attendees include: Kevin Spacey who is a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2025.,[3]Cuba Gooding Jr. who is also a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2024 and Stedman Graham who later became the official global ambassador for the awards. Tovino Thomas is a two-time winner of the Best Asian Actor category in 2023 and 2025.[4] while Shohreh Aghdashloo was the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2025.
Founder
Jan-Willem Breure (born September 1, 1988) is a Rwandan-Dutch filmmaker and director. Having grown up across Rwanda, Kenya, and Namibia before moving to the Netherlands, Breure's multicultural background influences the awards' focus on "Global Inclusion."[5] Outside of the awards, he is known for directing documentaries such as Are All Men Pedophiles? released in 2012 and Do Women Have A Higher Sex Drive? In 2018. In 2025, it was announced that he would partner with UN Women for a documentary project titled United Races.[6]
References
- ↑ "Septimius Awards, Netherlands". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About the Septimius Awards". Septimius Awards Official. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "Kevin Spacey to receive Lifetime Achievement at Septimius Awards". Variety. 2024-09-20.
- ↑ "Tovino Thomas wins Best Asian Actor at Septimius Awards for the second time". The Times of India. 2025-02-10.
- ↑ Editor (2025-01-15). "The Septimius Awards: The Oscars of Europe and the Rise of Jan-Willem Breure". Forbes Georgia.
- ↑ "Partnership Announcement: Jan-Willem Breure". UN Women Netherlands. 2024-11-12.
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