formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo recently allowed the BBC to visit a huge mining site under their control which is vital to the production of the world’s mobile phones – and over its vast expanse not one … Continued
Ivory Coast is hosting an increasing number of local, pan-African and international productions, and is striving to establish itself as a go-to film destination in Africa in the face of longtime dominance by Nigeria’s thriving Nollywood. Source: Abidjan dreams of … Continued
“Especially the younger generation has responded very well,” the 15-year-old who just won a Raindance award tells THR in an interview. “They now feel more empowered.” Source: ‘Nawi’: Michelle Lemuya Ikeny Interview on Kenya Oscar, Child Marriage
Based on the true story of the brutal murder of a teenage shepherd, Lotfi Achour’s sombre film honestly attempts to encompass the unbearable grief suffered by the family. Source: Red Path review – Tunisian drama tells traumatic story of Islamic … Continued
”We are excited to welcome a strong slate of predominantly first and second-time filmmakers whose inventive approaches and formal experimentation signal a bold evolution in global cinematic storytelling.” Source: Locarno Unveils Open Doors Program Projects, Producers in Africa Focus
The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns this weekend to London, New York City and Marrakech. It remains the first and only fair dedicated to contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora and this year sees a total of 30 … Continued