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  • Comment: Does not meet the WP:GOLDENRULE - no independent source discusses the awards in sufficient depth to permit a summary. PR pieces have been included here, such at GQ, which really should not be present. Ditto IMDB. All in all a promotional piece of wording, outside WP:NPOV. ChrysGalley (talk) 10:36, 19 May 2026 (UTC)


Septimius Awards
Presented byJan-Willem Breure
Websiteseptimiusawards.com

Septimius Awards is an international film and media awards ceremony held annually in the Netherlands. The awards were founded by filmmaker and entrepreneur Jan-Willem Breure.[1][2] 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.[3][4]

History

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The Septimius Awards ceremony was established in 2017 to reflect a broader scope of cinematic and cultural recognition.[5] The awards are named after Septimius Severus, the first black Roman emperor.[6] The trophies are golden busts of Septimius Severus The event is traditionally held at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam, a venue renowned for its architectural significance.[7][8][9]

Mission and Format

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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.[10][11][12][13] 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.[7][14][15][16]

Notable Participants

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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.[17][18][19] [20] 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.[21] Tovino Thomas is a two-time winner of the Best Asian Actor category in 2023 and 2025.[22] While Iranian actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo was the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2025.[23] In 2024 Nomzamo Mbatha from South Africa was honored with the Best African Actress Award for her role as Queen Nandi kaMbengi, the mother of Shaka Zulu in Shaka Ilembe. Another South African, a makeup artist and the founder of House of Queen, Queen Motatle, won the Best Hair and Makeup for her work on the same cast. [24][25] [26] [27] In 2025, Ka Whawhai Tonu a historical drama film by Michael Jonathan from New Zealand also won the award.[28] In 2025, singer and content creator from the Philippines, Donnalyn Bartolome won the Best Content Creator Award. [29][30]

Founder

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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." Outside of the awards, he is known for directing documentaries such as Are All Men Pedophiles? ,a documentary about pedophilia hysteria and sexism against men released in 2012. In 2018 he directed the film; Do Women Have A Higher Sex Drive?. In 2025, it was announced that he would partner with UN Women for a documentary project titled United Races.[31][32]

References

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  1. ^ "Celebrating diversity in films". 18 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Septimius Awards (Stichting New Vision International Film Festival) / de hoofdredacteur van De Nieuws BV (BNNVARA) – Raad voor de Journalistiek". rvdj.nl. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  3. ^ "Op de vijfde rij bij de Septimius Awards". Eye Filmmuseum (in Dutch). Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  4. ^ "The Septimius Awards: The Oscars of Europe and the Rise of Jan-Willem Breure • Forbes Georgia". 10 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Septimius Awards | a major marketing opportunity – Swiss Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (Est. 1933)". 11 July 2023.
  6. ^ Gomes, Patricia (2023-09-18). "Celebrating diversity in films". Meer. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  7. ^ a b "About the Septimius Awards". Septimius Awards Official. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
  8. ^ "The Septimius Awards: The Oscars of Europe and the Rise of Jan-Willem Breure • Forbes Georgia". 10 March 2025.
  9. ^ https://www.story.nl/showbizz/kevin-spacey-kruipt-uit-diep-dal~8847fa1
  10. ^ "Nigerian Actors and Filmmakers Dominate 2025 Septimius Awards in Amsterdam - Afrocritik". 25 August 2025.
  11. ^ "WIFT NZ - Ka Whawhai Tonu Triumphs at Septimus Awards". www.wiftnz.org.nz. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  12. ^ "Saudi Film "The Journey" Wins Best Experimental Film at Dutch Septimius Awards". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  13. ^ "New Dawn Wins Best Short Film at Septimius Awards 2025 in Amsterdam". Geeks. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  14. ^ ""WW III" named Best Asian Film at Septimius Awards 2023". 27 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Septimius Awards". FilmFreeway. 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  16. ^ "Tshepiso Chikapa-Phiri and Joël Chikapa-Phiri Become Official Ambassadors for the Septimius Awards". Journal. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  17. ^ "Kevin Spacey to receive Lifetime Achievement at Septimius Awards". Variety. 2024-09-20.
  18. ^ "Kevin Spacey Dedicates Lifetime Achievement Award to Val Kilmer; Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good Also Honored at Amsterdam Black-Tie Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 September 2025.
  19. ^ "Met zijn bezoek aan een Amsterdams filmgala hoopt Hollywood-ster Kevin Spacey zijn carrière vlot te trekken". NRC. 5 September 2025.
  20. ^ Gardner, Chris (2025-09-12). "Kevin Spacey Dedicates Lifetime Achievement Award to Val Kilmer; Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good Also Honored at Amsterdam Black-Tie Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  21. ^ "Stedman Graham verbindt leiderschap en verhalen tijdens de Septimius Awards in Amsterdam". 5 September 2025.
  22. ^ "Tovino Thomas wins Best Asian Actor at Septimius Awards for the second time". The Times of India. 2025-02-10.
  23. ^ "Oscar Nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Septimius Awards 2025". Geeks. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  24. ^ Simelane, Nomonde (2024-08-22). "Shaka Ilembe comes out on top at Septimus Awards in the Netherlands". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  25. ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Shaka iLembe's international acclaim at the Septimius Awards in Amsterdam". News24. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  26. ^ Lesemane, Lineo (2024-08-22). "Shaka Ilembe's Nomzamo Mbatha and Sheli Masondo shine at Septimius Awards in Amsterdam". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  27. ^ Jiyana, Bathabile (2024-08-22). "Nomzamo Mbatha Wins Best African Actress at the Septimius Awards - Pat on Brands". Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  28. ^ "WIFT NZ - Ka Whawhai Tonu Triumphs at Septimus Awards". www.wiftnz.org.nz. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  29. ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/12/donnalyn-bartolome-wins-best-content-creator-at-the-2025-septimius-awards-1950
  30. ^ "Donnalyn Bartolome raises concern about PH flood control issue at 2025 Septimius Award in Amsterdam". Philstar Life. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  31. ^ "Partnership Announcement: Jan-Willem Breure". UN Women Netherlands. 2024-11-12.
  32. ^ "UN Women & War Child x United Races". 22 January 2025.
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