The Académie des César has unveiled its preselection for the Best Short Film category at the 2026 ceremony. Among the standout entries are several French-African co-productions exploring themes of resistance, identity, and state violence. From Simon Panay’s Senegal-shot “L’Enfant à la Peau Blanche” to Mohamed Bourouissa’s deconstruction of police stops in “Généalogie de la Violence,” […]
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THE AFTER: Charting Misan Harriman’s Journey from Renowned Photographer to Newly Minted Filmmaker (Interview)
British-Nigerian photographer Misan Harriman, renowned for his evocative portraits, spoke to Akoroko about his ventures into filmmaking, marking his directorial debut with a Netflix-backed short starring David Oyelowo.
LADANEY: Jessica Beshir (FAYA DAYI) Directs Short Film Commissioned for Film Fest Ghent’s 50th (Watch)
The film explores the silent moments and enchanting bonds between mothers and daughters. It stars Somali-American poet Ladan Osman, who also wrote the text.