formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The heavy humidity of Lagos is physically destroying the chaotic, hyper-literal Casio soundtracks of early Nigerian cinema. But as Mary Chiney argues, the global streaming algorithms that demand “chill vibes” from African music pose an equally insidious threat. Source: https://thequietus.com/opinion-and-essays/black-sky-thinking/nollywood-film-archive/
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) transformed Lagos into a global stage of cinematic excellence and bold fashion, as celebrities, filmmakers, and digital creators gathered for one of Africa’s most anticipated cultural events. Source: https://thevoiceofafrica.com/2026/05/27/amvca-2026-bold-fashion-historic-wins-and-cultural-storytelling-take-center-stage-in-lagos/
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival may have lacked its usual blockbusters, but that gave indie films more exposure. Here are 10 of the best… Source: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3354753/cannes-2026-10-festivals-best-movies-fjord-minotaur-and-all-sudden
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival has unveiled the competition lineup for its Golden Goblet Awards, spanning five categories across fiction, documentary, animation, and short film. The festival runs June 12-21. Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/shanghai-film-festival-golden-goblet-competition-selection-2026-1236762988/
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform indie film-making, claims the director. … Continued
French-Iranian author, illustrator, director and activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, the Élysée Palace in Paris has confirmed. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0nnj51jyo