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Zimbabwean Filmmaker Naishe Nyamubaya Among 2026 Sundance Screenwriters Fellows
The Sundance Institute has named the 2026 Screenwriters Lab and Intensive fellows, with Zimbabwean writer-director Naishe Nyamubaya included
Jan 170 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Kenyan Film World Mourns Appie Matere — Trailblazing Producer Behind Kona, Killer Necklace Has Died
Appie Matere, a respected Kenyan film and television producer known for landmark projects like Kona and award-winning films, has passed away
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Teach Me in 60 Seconds: How Algorithms Decide What Gets Seen
Learn how algorithms on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and streaming platforms decide what content gets visibility — and what creators must do..
Dec 21, 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


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


Exclusive: Aloma — New Nigerian Thriller Promises Grit, Heart and Real-Life Stakes
Nollywood star Shawn Faqua headlines Aloma, the highly anticipated 2026 film from Chris Ihidero. Exclusive scene, cast reactions, and what’s driving the hype.
Dec 9, 20251 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 7, 20251 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


When Runway Meets Reel: Nollywood + Fashion Are Finally Getting Fluent
Recently, Lagos-born fashion label Zephans & Co. made history — becoming the first Nigerian fashion brand to co-sponsor a Nollywood film, the high-octane heist movie Gingerrr.
Dec 1, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 1, 20251 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 1, 20252 min read


Marrakech Festival 2025 Opens with Global Lineup, African Footprint & Big Ambitions
The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off November 28 in Morocco with flair: red carpets, global stars, and a
Nov 30, 20252 min read
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