formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
“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
Koyo Kouoh, who has died aged 57, was one of the art world’s leading figures and a fierce advocate of African creatives. A Cameroon-born curator, Kouoh had been at the height of her career. She was due to become the … Continued
In a market where big names have struggled to turn profits, a flood of new titles are connecting with audiences online. Source: Nigerian film-makers pivot to YouTube as streaming firms pull back | Nigeria | The Guardian