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Angelina Jolie-Backed ‘Muganga’ Puts Congo’s Healing Story on the Global Stage
The film Muganga, The One Who Treats, co-produced by Angelina Jolie and inspired by Dr. Denis Mukwege, has secured a global sales deal …
Dec 24, 20252 min read
Oscars 2026 Shortlists: ‘Sinners’, ‘Wicked: For Good’ & ‘Frankenstein’ Lead the Academy Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 2026 Oscar shortlists, with Sinners, Wicked: For Good and Frankenstein …
Dec 24, 20252 min read
Leonardo DiCaprio Says AI Can’t Replace Human Art: “It Lacks Humanity”
Leonardo DiCaprio argues that while AI may assist filmmakers, it can’t create true art because it lacks human emotion and depth…
Dec 23, 20251 min read
7 Trailer Moments That Instantly Sell a Film
A great trailer doesn’t convince. It converts. Across markets, platforms, and genres, audience behavior data shows the same truth.
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Teach Me in 60 Seconds: What a Producer Actually Does
A producer isn’t just a title in the opening credits. They’re the reason the film moves from idea to screen.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Trailer: A Very Dirty Christmas - Already Stirring Festive Chaos
The official trailer for A Very Dirty Christmas — watch as Ini Edo and cast bring festive chaos and mayhem to cinemas this holiday season.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
EU Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Film Scene as 537 Short Films Enter Competition
The European Union renewed its backing for Nigeria’s creative industry at the Zuma Film Festival, spotlighting 537 entries in the 2025 EU ..
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Tunisian Film ‘Promised Sky’ Claims Top Prize at Marrakech Film Festival
Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky emerged as the biggest winner at the Marrakech International Film Festival, earning the Golden Star Grand Prize.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Carthage Film Festival 2025 Wraps With Egyptian, Nigerian and Tunisian Winners
The 36th Carthage Film Festival concluded in Tunis with The Stories winning the Golden Tanit, My Father’s Shadow and Sink also earning top..
Dec 22, 20252 min read
POLL: Where Do You Watch Most Content?
Be honest — where does most of your viewing happen?
Dec 22, 20250 min read
El Sett: Reintroducing Umm Kulthum to the Big Screen, Beyond the Legend
The biopic El Sett about Umm Kulthum — directed by Marwan Hamed and starring Mona Zaki — has debuted at major festivals and cinemas.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Kenya Film Commission Launches Women-in-Film Programme to Boost Leadership and Enterprise Growth
The Kenya Film Commission and GIZ have launched a Women-in-Film Incubation Programme to strengthen women’s leadership, enterprise skills …
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Cinema or Streaming? Why Question Isn’t Either–Or Anymore
Cinema or streaming? African filmmakers are embracing hybrid release strategies that combine theatrical buzz with streaming reach.
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Ini Edo’s “A Very Dirty Christmas” Controversy Shows Why Titles Are Now Part of the Box Office Strategy
As NFVCB engages producers and CAN criticises the title “A Very Dirty Christmas,” the debate highlights how naming choices can shape buzz.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Rwanda’s First Christmas-Themed Movie The Bridge of Christmas Premieres This Friday
Rwanda is set to premiere its first locally produced Christmas film this Friday, marking a festive milestone for the country’s growing…
Dec 22, 20251 min read
How Trailers Hook Audiences: The First 90 Seconds Decide Everything
From Netflix to TikTok, film trailers now have seconds to win attention. Here’s how great trailers hook audiences, trigger curiosity …
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Searching for Amani: Kenyan Documentary Tackles Loss, Climate and Truth-Seeking
Searching for Amani follows a 13-year-old’s quest to uncover his father’s death, blending personal grief with climate and social conflict.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Egypt Enters the Monster-Movie Arena With ‘Oscar: The Return of the Mammoth’
The newly released trailer for Oscar: The Return of the Mammoth signals Egypt’s first large-scale giant monster film, blending prehistoric..
Dec 21, 20252 min read
David Breaks North American Box Office Records With Historic Faith-Animation Opening
Animated musical David has delivered a record-setting North American debut, surpassing classic faith-based animated films and redefining …
Dec 21, 20251 min read
The Fisherman: How Ghana Breakout Film Sparked a New Conversation in African Cinema
Ghanaian film The Fisherman is gaining attention for its cultural depth and bold storytelling — with the now-famous “talking fish” character
Dec 21, 20251 min read
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