The Mozambican content creator and actor Alcy Caluamba won the award for Best Short Film – Audience Choice node Portuguese Language Traveling Film Festival (FESTin) 2025, with his first cinematographic work entitled “Caly”.
In the image shared on social media, Alcy appears smiling and lying down, holding the trophy he won. In the caption, he wrote:
“Never give up on your dreams❤️ One day, it will be: 'And the OSCAR goes to… ALCY CALUAMBA'‘
The recognition marks a significant moment in Alcy's career, as she takes her first steps into the world of cinema with a work that, in addition to being applauded, touched the public.
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FESTin, held annually in Lisbon, is a landmark event in the Portuguese-speaking world and celebrates productions from Portuguese-speaking countries. Alcy's award highlights the creative potential emerging from Mozambique and the emotional impact the film "Caly" had on audiences.
With this victory, Alcy reinforces her position as one of the most promising voices of the new Mozambican artistic generation, now also on the big screen.
