This is the result of a compilation of weekly data released by Netflix over seven months, from January 1 to August 4, 2024, tracking its weekly reports to construct a comprehensive view of how African and diaspora productions performed on the global platform during this time. It’s important to note that these rankings and viewership […]
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Perfect Imperfection: An Akoroko Experimental Open Call for Films
Consider this article as both a call for films and a call to action!
Trailers and Clips (Aug 12-16, 2024)
A roundup of all the trailers and clips received this week.
A Manifesto for Emerging African Filmmakers: The Time Is Now
Now is the time to take risks. With the increasing number of opportunities and platforms available, African filmmakers have a unique opportunity to explore new territories in storytelling and style.
THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES Sets US Theatrical Run (Moroccan Cinema)
In the “dramatic thriller documentary,” a young Moroccan filmmaker uncovers family secrets. El Moudir recreates her neighborhood on a figurine set to confront her family’s hidden truths, particularly those concealed by her grandmother.
MOOLAADÉ at 20: A Continuing Conversation About African Resilience
In “Moolaadé,” Sembène’s criticism of FGM is unequivocal, yet he presents this critique within a framework that respects and even celebrates other aspects of rural African life and culture.
Rebate Policy Patchwork: Africa’s Uneven Landscape
This patchwork of incentives and support initiatives across Africa clarifies one key challenge facing the continent’s filmmaking landscape.
FESPACO 2025: Organizers Reveal Key Details – Cissé and Kibinge Are Jury Presidents, Chad in Focus, More…
The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) is set for February 22 to March 1, 2025, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Chad is the guest of honor country.
Namibia Film Commission Invests in Local Talent with Five Web Series Set to Premiere on MultiChoice Platforms
The NFC announced earlier this week that it funded five web series from the 2023 call that are now set to premiere over the next few months, starting on August 14.
New-to-Me Projects This Week: Narratives from Algeria, DRC, Nigeria, Morocco, and Somalia
Premium Subscribers receive an as-it-happens dispatch rounding up new-to-me projects I find intriguing for any number of reasons. They are typically at some stage of development, and unreleased (or not widely accessible).