Best Actress.
The 2025 Edition
NOMINEES
MAYSSA SASSI
STONE.
KOMAL MUNSHI
GAIA.
SONALLI SHARMISSTHA
SWAHA: IN THE NAME OF FIRE.
MARYAM ZEMAN
ROSE WATER.
SOUHILA MALLEM
THE YELLOW PLANE.
150M+ global views.
500 Academy members.
3000+ festival selections for participating films.
The Emirates Academy Awards unites visionary filmmakers to shape the future of global cinema.
The Academy brings together filmmakers, industry leaders, and emerging voices across key branches — including directing, writing, producing, acting, and technical crafts.
By uniting over 500 members from 38 countries and 67 nationalities, it fosters collaboration, excellence, and innovation in global cinema.
Membership is open to professionals whose work reflects outstanding achievement and commitment to the art of film.