MFDC 2026 plans set out the Mauritius Film Development Corporation’s priorities ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2026, covering public support programs, training initiatives, and efforts to attract international productions to the island nation. Established in August 1986, the MFDC operates under the Ministry of Arts and Culture. The 40th anniversary plans were announced by […]
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African Film Markets: 20 Least-Visible Countries (2022-2025)
This report examines the 20 African countries mentioned least frequently across three years of comprehensive Akoroko coverage (end 2022 to end 2025). What follows is a condensed version of the report — based on more than 4,000 individual documents — sent to subscribers as part of Akoroko’s year-end 2025 series. Methodology: I analyzed over 4,000 […]
Morocco Film Funding 2025 — Third Session (Disbursements, Dec. 11–21)
Morocco’s film funding has awarded 24.66 million MAD (approximately $2.71 million USD) in the third session of 2025 of the Centre Cinématographique Marocain’s Production Support Commission. The session reviewed more than 100 submissions across categories and approved 31 projects in total, covering fiction features, short films, documentaries, and writing or rewriting support. The Commission has […]
Trailer: “O Ancoradouro do Tempo (The Anchorage of Time)” — New Work From Mozambican Cinema Pioneer Sol de Carvalho
The magical realist story is narrated by a carpenter who died on the eve of Mozambican independence while restoring a former Portuguese colonial fortress that now houses a retirement home. As a xipoco (ghost), he inhabits the body of a police inspector sent to investigate the murder of the home’s director. An adaptation of Mia […]
Carthage 2025: Awards Results From the 36th Edition of Africa’s Oldest Film Festival
On December 20, 2025, the 36th Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage (JCC), or just Carthage — Africa’s oldest film festival — concluded with its awards ceremony in Tunis. The winners reflect the range of films and filmmakers the festival selected and recognized across its main competitions and special prizes. Across the awards, 11 countries were recognized, led by Tunisia (9 awards and mentions), […]
Showmax Teases “Die Kantoor,” South African “The Office” Adaptation
Showmax has released a teaser for the South African adaptation of “The Office,” titled “Die Kantoor,” which premieres on 20 January 2026, with kykNET previewing episode one on 18 January. The series is set in an Afrikaans-speaking polony factory called Deluxe Processed Meats and is the 14th international version of the BBC Studios format. Written […]
Berlinale 2026: South Africa, Sudan, and the DRC Appear in Early On-Screen Announcements for 76th Edition
The Berlinale has released its first on-screen program announcements for the 2026 edition, with initial titles unveiled in Generation and Panorama. African narratives in the first wave include: Further Competition, Forum, and Encounters announcements are expected in January 2026. The 76th Berlinale runs February 12–22, 2026.
Starz Acquires South African Action Series “The Nowhere Man”
“The Nowhere Man,” a six-episode scripted action series produced and filmed in South Africa, will launch weekly on Starz (U.S.) starting January 16, 2026. The series stars Bonko Khoza as Lukas, a former Special Forces mercenary living with post-traumatic stress disorder, and Naturi Naughton-Lewis as Ruby. Naughton-Lewis also serves as an executive producer. Set and […]
Canal+ Unveils 2026 Film and Series Slate With Africa in the Mix
On December 16, 2025, Canal+ Group staged its first large-scale, studio-style content presentation, titled “The Original+,” at the Olympia in Paris, France, laying out its premium film and series priorities for 2026 and beyond. The event functioned as a high-visibility consolidation point for strategies that Canal+ has been building across production, international sales, and African operations since the mid-September 2025 completion of its […]
African Narratives in Sundance 2026 Shorts Program: Full Breakdown
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival announced 54 short films for its Short Film Program. From 11,480 submissions (4,914 U.S., 6,566 international), three films with African narratives made the selection: The Festival runs from January 22 to February 1, 2026, in Park City and Salt Lake City, with an online component from January 29 to February […]