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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
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
Nollywood’s December Box Office Battle Is Back — And the Stars Are Out in Full Force
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and Ini Edo are going head-to-head this December, turning Nollywood’s holiday box office into a star-powered..
Dec 21, 20251 min read
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 …
Dec 14, 20252 min read
‘Water Girl’: How Nnamdi Kanaga’s Folklore-Rooted Supernatural Drama Inspires Creative Filmmaking
Water Girl, written and directed by Nnamdi Kanaga, blends Igbo mythology with modern narrative and indie ingenuity. Our review highlights its story, cultural heart, production context, and lessons for budget filmmakers.
Dec 13, 20252 min read
How Filmmakers Can Actually Use ChatGPT: A Practical Guide for 2026 Creators
From script development to pitch decks, casting notes, and marketing, here are practical ways filmmakers can use ChatGPT to speed up workflows and elevate storytelling in 2026.
Dec 12, 20252 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 5, 20251 min read
My Father’s Shadow Gains Global Momentum — Meet Akinola Davies, Named Among The BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 Cohort
My Father’s Shadow, the Lagos-set drama that has been steadily collecting international attention, has now secured a standout win with its director, Akinola Davies, named among the BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 cohort.
Nov 25, 20252 min read
When the Light Goes Up but the Pay Doesn’t: Cinematographers and Precarity in African Film
Cinematographers are the ones who make our stories look like cinema. They sculpt light, choose lenses, and quietly translate script into mood.
Nov 17, 20253 min read
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