Overall, the discussion paints a picture of a film industry at a crossroads, facing significant challenges but also with great potential for growth and improvement.
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Ghana: Boris Kodjoe, Who Has Ghanaian Roots, Visits, Advocates for Film Industry and Tourism
In a 20-minute interview with Ghanaian broadcaster JoyNews, Kodjoe discussed several issues, including the state of Ghana’s film industry and its potential.
IO CAPITANO: Senegalese Star Seydou Sarr’s European Film Awards Speech + U.S. Distribution News
The young, first-time actor stars in the Wolof and French film—shot over 13 weeks in Senegal, Italy, and Morocco—based on true emigration stories from Africa to Europe.
South Africa: Remembering Mbongeni Ngema, Trailblazing Creator of SARAFINA!
Mbongeni Ngema, a visionary and pioneer in South African theatre arts, music, and film, died in a car accident on December 27. He was 68 years old.
Weighing the Pros and Cons of African Films in the Oscars Spotlight
Tying into broader debates on cultural validation and global representation in the international film landscape, let’s consider the issue objectively, especially now post the October 2 Academy submission deadline.
Kenya’s Film Industry Charts New Course: First-Ever State of the Film Industry Summit Highlights
The developments from the Summit herald a promising future for the Kenyan film industry, with substantial economic, cultural, and social benefits anticipated for the country.
Navigating Nigerian Film Financing: THE BLACK BOOK and MAMI WATA as Compelling Contrasts
While both films followed different paths in terms of financing, audience targeting, and global reach, both films contribute valuable insights and lessons for future film projects in Nigeria and Africa broadly, emphasizing the importance of diverse financing strategies, global collaboration, and effective communication and transparency.
UNDER THE HANGING TREE Vying to Become Namibia’s First-Ever Oscars Submission
UNDER THE HANGING TREE initially premiered at the Rotterdam International Film Festival (IFFR) in January 2023. It will be showcased at the Namibia Film Commission’s Film Week from September 25-29, 2023, where a decision on an Oscar submission will likely be made.
TALES OF A NOMADIC CITY: Ambitious Multiplatform Project Aims to Reimagine Mauritania’s Capital City
The filmmakers say they want to challenge traditional, linear models of dramaturgy and retelling of history, combining traditional methods of storytelling with modern technology to create a comprehensive experience.
From the Archives: Watch MED HONDO — REBEL AFRICAN FILMMAKER (A Documentary)
“Hondo ended up like a liberator-hero whose people enjoy the freedom celebrations but who forget he was the one who made it happen.”