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UN Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Filmmakers to Advance Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations has reiterated its commitment to working with Nigerian filmmakers, recognising film as a powerful tool for driving …
4 days ago2 min read


Inside ‘Madu’- The Film: How a Viral Lagos Dance Clip Led to a Disney-Backed Documentary
Madu The Film traces Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu’s journey from a viral Lagos dance clip to global stages, with the documentary backed by …
4 days ago1 min read


Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI, Licenses 200+ Characters for Sora AI Video Tools
Disney and OpenAI have struck a landmark three-year deal, bringing over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters to the Sora AI ..
5 days ago2 min read


2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils African Selections — Nigeria’s Lady & Kenya’s Kikuyu Land Win Spots
The Sundance Institute has announced its 2026 film lineup, with notable African voices including Nigeria’s Lady and Kenya’s Kikuyu Land set for world premieres in Utah and online.
5 days ago2 min read


Warner Bros - Paramount - Netflix deal: Warner Bros Discovery Stands With Netflix as Paramount Bid Is Rejected — Bidding War Escalates
Warner Bros Discovery turns down Paramount’s $108.4B hostile offer and stays committed to Netflix, intensifying a takeover fight with major global and African market implications.
5 days ago1 min read


East Africa Takes Its Seat at Red Sea 2025: Kenyan Docs & Regional Projects Head to Jeddah
Several East African films — including Kenya’s documentary Truck Mama — are among the projects selected for the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival..
Dec 71 min read


DaVinci Resolve 20.3 lands: 32K timelines, metadata upgrades — big boost for global editors
DaVinci Resolve 20.3 adds 32K editing support on Apple M5 Macs, named timeline snapshots, enhanced metadata handling, HDR10+ export and other workflow improvements — a significant upgrade for filmmakers worldwide.
Dec 72 min read


TidPix Goes Global: African Streaming Brand Launches on LG TVs Across Europe
TidPix, the African-content streaming platform, just went live on LG Channels in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and four Nordic countries …
Dec 61 min read


50 Cent Speaks Out: Why He Produced “The Reckoning” — And What He Wants the World to See
Netflix’s four-part documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning landed on December 2, 2025, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson wasted no time making …
Dec 52 min read


Kenyan Film “Act of Love” to Open Kenya Cinema Week in London
The contemporary Kenyan drama Act of Love — directed by Shelly Gitonga — has been selected to screen at the upcoming Kenya Cinema Week in London, marking a notable step for Kenyan cinema on the global stage.
Dec 51 min read


Senegalese Cinema Shines at SOTIGUI Awards 2025
At the 2025 SOTIGUI Awards ceremony held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Senegalese cinema took home several of the event’s most prestigious honours — a sweeping victory that underscores West Africa’s growing strength on the continent’s screen.
Dec 51 min read


Nadia Kounda Wins Best Actress at Brussels — A New High for Moroccan Cinema
Moroccan actor-powerhouse Nadia Kounda has just been crowned Best Actress at the 2025 Brussels International Film Festival — for her emotionally charged performance in the 2025 film Les Fourmis.
Dec 51 min read


When Real Life Caught Up with Fiction — Paul Rusesabagina’s Turbulent Story After Hotel Rwanda
For decades, Hotel Rwanda stood as one of the most powerful films to emerge from a true African tragedy — telling the story..
Dec 52 min read


Germany Seeks Deeper Film Ties With Nigeria: Equipment, IP, and Co-Production Partnerships
A German delegation brings high-tech film equipment, legal expertise in IP/royalties and collaboration offers to Nigeria’s film sector — marking a major boost for Nollywood’s global competitiveness.
Dec 52 min read


Egyptian Film 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away’ to Premiere at Marrakech Film Festival 2025
The highly anticipated Egyptian drama Aisha Can’t Fly Away — directed by Morad Mostafa — has been confirmed for its MENA premiere at the 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival
Dec 41 min read


Young Creatives Shine at Kenya’s AI-Powered Smartphone Film Competition
At the 2025 AI-Driven Smartphone Film Competition in Nairobi, Kenya, 85 phone-shot films entered. Winners proved you don’t need a big budget
Dec 22 min read


Lupita Nyong’o: Oscar Win Opened Doors — and Locked Her Into Slave Roles
Nyong’o’s story isn’t just a personal anecdote — it’s a powerful example of how systemic typecasting remains alive in film.
Dec 11 min read


India & Nigeria Double Down on Film Collaboration — What It Means for Nollywood and Beyond
The Indian High Commission in Abuja and Nigerian film stakeholders are launching new cultural initiatives to boost film collaboration — potentially opening fresh doors for Nollywood-Bollywood partnerships and cross-industry growth.
Dec 12 min read


ADIFF 2025 Announces Its Most Ambitious Lineup Yet — 70 Films, 30 Countries, One Global Black Lens
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to NYC with 70 films from 30+ countries, highlighting African, Caribbean, and global Black storytelling.
Dec 11 min read


UNESCO & Tamayouz Launched New Film Residency Supporting African Women Directors
UNESCO and the Tamayouz Cinema Foundation have launched a 2025 residency in Morocco, training 10 emerging African women filmmakers in writing, directing, and production to strengthen creative diversity across the continent.
Dec 12 min read
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