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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


‘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.
4 days ago2 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.
5 days ago2 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


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 252 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 173 min read
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