The North Carolina Film Critics Association has released its 14th Annual Best in Cinema Awards, recognizing the incredible achievements of filmmakers across all disciplines. The Rolling Tape had two members in this critics group in 2025, myself and Red Broadwell, and I can say it was an honor to be a part of the awards season in this small way!
NCFCA Best in Cinema Awards 2025 Winners
Best Narrative Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Animated Film
Best Foreign Language Film
It Was Just an Accident (tie)
Sentimental Value (tie)
Best Director
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Best Acting Ensemble
Sinners
Best Vocal Performance in Animation or Mixed Media
Arden Cho, KPop Demon Hunters
Best Original Screenplay
Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Sinners
Best Editing
Sinners
Best Costume Design
Frankenstein
Best Hair and Makeup
Frankenstein
Best Production Design
Frankenstein
Best Special Effects
Best Sound Design
Sinners
Best Original Score
Sinners
Best Original Song
“Golden,” KPop Demon Hunters
Best Directorial Debut
Best Stunt Coordination
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Best Breakthrough Performance
Miles Caton, Sinners
Lifetime Achievement Award (Costume Design)
Ken Hanke Memorial Tar Heel Award
Best in Fur Award (President’s Discretionary Honor)
Update Courtesy of Cameron K. Ritter
Feature Image Credit to Netflix