Black Film Critics Circle Awards

Best Film

Sinners

Best Director

Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Best Actress

Tessa Thompson – Hedda

Best Supporting Actor

Delroy Lindo – Sinners

Best Supporting Actress

Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another

Best Original Screenplay

Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay

One Battle After Another

Best Cinematography

Sinners

Best Documentary Feature

The Perfect Neighbor

Best Animated Feature

KPop Demon Hunters

Best Foreign Language Film

It Was Just an Accident

Best Ensemble Performance

Sinners

Pioneer Award – Ryan Coogler

This year’s BFCC Pioneer Award honors Ryan Coogler, whose body of work continues to redefine ambition, authorship, and scale in contemporary Black cinema. With “Sinners,” Coogler delivers a film that is both culturally grounded and formally daring. As BFCC member Harrison Martin (FLIXFROG) noted, “Coogler continues to prove himself as one of the most influential directors of our time.” His ability to merge spectacle with social consciousness embodies the spirit of this prestigious honor.

Rising Star / Best Newcomer – Chase Infiniti

The BFCC Rising Star Award goes to Chase Infiniti for her breakout performance in “One Battle After Another.” Holding her own opposite an ensemble of seasoned performers, Infiniti announces herself as a formidable new presence, bringing emotional intelligence, restraint, and depth to her feature-film debut.

Special Mention – 40 Acres

BFCC’s Special Mention recognizes “40 Acres,” a Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller directed by R.T. Thorne. A bold blend of genre filmmaking and social commentary, the film highlights an exciting new voice in North American cinema and serves as a reminder that some of the most innovative storytelling exists just beyond the mainstream spotlight.

Top Ten Films of 2025

1. Sinners

2. One Battle After Another

3. Marty Supreme

4. Hamnet

5. No Other Choice

6. Black Bag

7. The Secret Agent

8. Weapons

9. Train Dreams

10. Highest 2 Lowest