Created by film director Yonas Berhene Mewa, the award programme broadcast through some television stations.

According to organizers, Gumma would envisaged to bring Ethiopian film industry into world standard.

[1][2] Gumma presents reward for best cinema achievements in Ethiopian film industry and determined by professionals.

In 8th Gumma Film Award edition, Mensur Jamal, Beshatu Tolemariam, Hana Yohannes, Meseret Mebrate, Girum Ermias and Saron Ayelign presented as special guests.

Sayat Demissie expected to attend but withdrew earlier before the programme commenced.