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What is a “Film Industry” in the African Context?
As a journalist focused on the African film and television landscape, I often pause when referring to an African country’s “film industry.” In these moments, I attempt to come up with a more realistically descriptive term.
DAHOMEY and ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL Get Awards Season USA Release Dates
Awards season campaigns for both are very likely. I have Nyoni’s film as Zambia’s submission for Best International Feature Film Oscar consideration. Although her debut, “I Am Not a Witch” represented the UK.
African Titles Selected for Book Adaptation Rights Market (BARM), at 2024 Venice Production Bridge
Included in my coverage is the Book Adaptation Rights Market (BARM), part of the Venice Production Bridge, which facilitates connections between publishers, literary agents, authors, producers, directors, and screenwriters.
On the Re-Release of Denis’ NO FEAR, NO DIE, De Bankolé, Descas, Black Masculinity, and Immigrant Identity
It led me to broader observations about their roles in cinema and representation and prompted an analysis that attempted to connect “S’en fout la mort (No Fear, No Die)” to larger themes and cinematic trends.
Nigerian Government Stepping Up? Insights from the 2024 Cannes Marché du Film
Ultimately, one can infer that efforts are being made at the government level to support its film sector, against some challenges.
The Emergence of Women-Focused African Film Festivals
A surface observation, but one that likely aligns with current realities. As these festivals evolve, they play an increasingly key role in reshaping the African film landscape.
Art Direction and Costume in Djibril Diop Mambéty’s Works
Titled “Art Direction and Costume in Mambéty’s Works,” it will explore the visual universe in Mambéty’s films, as an underexplored and compelling entry point into the work of the visionary director.
Showmax Continues Strategic Push: Partnership with QVWi to Transform TVs into Smart Hubs
African streaming service Showmax announced a partnership with QVWi, a South African electronics manufacturer, to launch a range of affordable streaming devices.
Documentaries Capture the Complexities of African Student Life
There’s an observable growing body of new feature films exploring the diverse experiences of African university students both within the continent and abroad.