2025 BFCC Awards
2025 has delivered one of the strongest slates of film storytelling in recent years, an exciting blend of visionary direction, daring performances, and emotionally rich narratives. This year’s awards from the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC) and the Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) highlight the power of diverse voices and boldly crafted cinema that resonated with audiences and critics alike. Across both organizations, several films emerged as undeniable standouts of the year:
Sinners, a searing, genre-bending drama with cultural weight and emotional power. Its dominance across categories and breakout performances cement it as one of the defining films of 2025. K-Pop Demon Hunters, a vibrant, stylish animated adventure that pushed boundaries in world-building and character storytelling. One Battle After Another, a gripping, actor-driven drama elevated by powerhouse performances and intimate humanity. Hamnet, an evocative reimagining of historical grief and artistry, brought to life through Chloé Zhao’s lyrical direction and Jessie Buckley’s mesmerizing performance. These titles, along with several others celebrated, represent the best of what this year’s cinema offered: innovation, representation, and deeply felt artistry. Below are the complete results from this year’s WFCC and BFCC awards.
BLACK FILM CRITICS CIRCLE (BFCC) – 2025 WINNERS
MAJOR 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
Original Screenplay: Sinners
Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
Cinematography: Sinners
Documentary Feature: The Perfect Neighbor
Animated Feature: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Foreign Language Film: It Was Just an Accident
Ensemble Performance: Sinners
BFCC Signature Awards
Pioneer Award – Ryan Coogler
Honored for redefining scale, cultural resonance, and narrative boldness in modern Black cinema. Sinners marks another pinnacle in his career, pairing spectacle with emotional and social depth.
Rising Star / Best Newcomer – Chase Infiniti
Recognized for a stunning breakout performance in One Battle After Another, showcasing emotional nuance far beyond her years.
Special Mention – 40 Acres
A Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller by R.T. Thorne, celebrated for visionary world-building and its emergence as a strong new voice in genre storytelling.
BFCC Top Ten Films of 2025
Sinners
One Battle After Another
Marty Supreme
Hamnet
No Other Choice
Black Bag
The Secret Agent
Weapons
Train Dreams
Highest 2 Lowest
How do you all feel about the results?
Do you agree with the sweep for Sinners?
Did Hamnet or One Battle After Another deserve more wins?
And most importantly, what are your top films of the year?