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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


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
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