The inaugural AREEL Awards took place in September 2019, receiving an impressive 57 entries during the open call. This overwhelming response validated the event's goals, which included hosting screenings and discussions of the selected entries every quarter of the year under the banner of "AREEL Shorts & Animation." These pre-event activities aimed to entertain the audience, foster networking, and raise funds to support young talents in launching their filmmaking careers.

Throughout its editions, the AREEL Awards have featured outstanding performances by talented casts, including actors such as Michael Ward, Jasmine Jobson, Prince Agortey, Benjamin Sarpong, Anna Roser, Bless Fortune, and Fiifi Neizer. The event has also showcased visionary directors such as Anthony Nti, Tomisin Adepeju, Amartei Arma, Joseph Akwasi, Carl Earl-Ocran, Johannes Krug, Jumic Anderson. Peter Sedufia, and Pascal Aka

Experience the evolution of the AREEL Awards from 2019 to 2022, witnessing the growth and impact of this prestigious event on the African film industry.