South Africa, Aug. 31 -- The 2020 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival concluded with the announcement of the Festival Award winners at an awards ceremony, which took place via Zoom on 30 August 2020.

Ladima presented the Adiaha Award for Best Documentary Film by an African woman and the Gauteng Film Commission presented the Encounters GFC Award for best African/South African Feature at this year's festival.

Adiaha Award for Best Documentary Film by an African woman

Six films by African Women Filmmakers were eligible.

First place: Finding Sally, directed by Tamara Mariam Dawit

Second place: Mother to Mother, directed by Sara de Gouveia

Third place: Beyond My Steps, directed by Kamy Lara

FINDING SALLY | Offici...