{"id":288506,"date":"2011-03-03T20:47:45","date_gmt":"2011-03-03T20:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/03\/03\/%e2%80%9csinking-sands%e2%80%9d-receives-nine-africa-movie-academy-awards-nominations\/"},"modified":"2011-03-03T20:47:45","modified_gmt":"2011-03-03T20:47:45","slug":"sinking-sands-receives-nine-africa-movie-academy-awards-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/03\/03\/sinking-sands-receives-nine-africa-movie-academy-awards-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSinking Sands\u201d RECEIVES NINE AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"94\">\n<p>                  \t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Click for Full Image Size\" onclick=\"window.location='\/image_preview2.asp?img=U2lua2luZ1NhbmRzTW92aWVQb3N0ZXIucG5n';\" class=\"img1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nigeriafilms.com\/image.aspx?img=Y29udGVudC9jb250ZW50L1NpbmtpbmdTYW5kc01vdmllUG9zdGVyLnBuZ3w2MDA=\" border=\"1\" \/><!-- news_468x60 --><br \/>-\u201cSinking Sands\u201d Up for Best Film and Best Director-<\/p>\n<p>(LOS ANGELES, Mar. 2, 2011) \u2013 \u201cSinking Sands\u201d received nine Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) nominations, to include Best Film and Best Director. <\/p>\n<p>The film, produced by Turning Point Pictures, LLC, is a feature-length, psychological drama that tells the story of a couple, in a loving marriage that turns into one of violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident. The project is intended to create awareness on the continuous existence of abuse among today\u2019s households.  It is an effort to show a side of defense that is proactive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am humbled and appreciative of the AMAA nominations,\u201d said Leila Djansi, director of \u201cSinking Sands. \u201c I could not be happier for the cast and crew, as we worked to bring an entertaining, but conscience film for everyone to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coming off of a British Academy of Film and Television \u2013 2011 Pan African Film Festival Choice Prize, Leila was recognized by the Africa Academy in 2010 when her film \u201cI Sing of A Well\u201d led nominations with 11 and taking home three of the coveted statues, AMAA Achievement in Sound, AMAA Achievement in Costume Design and Special Jury Prize.      <\/p>\n<p>For 2011, other nominations include, Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean-Louis for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Jimah, newcomer Ghanaian-born, British actress Ama K. Abebrese for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Pabi, with Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make-up, and Best Achievement in Sound rounding out the nods.<\/p>\n<p>A gracious Ama K. said, \u201cWhat a pleasant surprise!  I am overjoyed to be nominated and am so thankful to be recognized for my first leading role. It is really a good feeling and a blessing. I have to thank Leila for writing a great script, telling an international story, and allowing me to be apart of a great cast. It is so humbling.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>The AMAA\u2019s, the Oscars-equivalent for the continent of Africa, will take place March 27, at the Gloryland Cultural Centre, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa in Nigeria.<br \/>\n <br clear=\"all\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span>Do you have a story\/gist for publication? 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