South Africa is not new to political and economic turbulence, at times testing the resilience of its film industry. The latest crisis is dealing with daily nationwide powercuts which in some areas total over 12 hours. Meanwhile the production of TV commercials remained fairly consistent year in and year out.
Gangs of Lagos, Prime Video’s first African original movie, is set to be released on the streaming service on 7 April. The action crime-thriller, directed by Jáde Osiberu, follows a group of childhood friends navigating the complexities and dangers of their lives in Isale Eko, Lagos. Gangs of Lagos’ release is the display of Prime […]
Antoine Fuqua is set to executive produce Showtime drama series King Shaka (fka Shaka:King of the Zulu Nation). With filming starting today, 17 November, the production will make use of the South African landscapes including KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the birthplace of King Shaka, bringing a sense of authenticity to the narrative.
Today, 23 August 2022, Netflix has opened applications for their Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF) for West and Central Africa. The Sub-Saharan branch of the programme was initially announced by the streaming platform January 2022. USD 1 million dollars has been invested, with plans to allocate funds across various projects over the next five years.
The National Film Authority of Ghana have partnered with the UAE-based Great Minds Group to produce the META Cinema Forum Africa- the largest gathering of cinema investors in Africa. Taking place 21-22 November 2022, Ghana will host local and global cinema stakeholders to showcase their offerings.
New drama Spinners has started filming in Cape Town, South Africa. The series is a co-production between African streaming service Showmax and media company CANAL+. International distribution for the programme will be handled by Studio Canal.
The mission and driving force of Pavillon Afriques is to increase and give value to the representation of filmmakers, talent and producers who identify with African heritage in order to develop a viable film industry in Africa. Karine Barclais, Founder of Pavillon Afriques, believes in: “giving more visibility to African talents on the global scene […]
21 shortlisted candidates have been revealed for Netflix and UNESCO’s short film competition African Folktales, Reimagined. The nominees cover 13 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. An extra candidate was included in the original list of 20 as result of the high quality of submissions. Over 2080 submissions in numerous languages were evaluated by industry professionals from […]
A new scholarship has been created for Sub-Saharan Africa’s next generation of storytellers. The Netflix Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESFC) will generate new opportunities for film and TV students across the continent. This financial support draws from the media conglomerate’s Creative Equity Fund. Launched in 2021, Netflix’s scheme will allocate funding for various initiatives across […]
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Pan-African communications consultancy APO Group. APO Group produces and distributes broadcast-quality content for some of the most prominent sporting organizations active in Africa, including: FIFA, The NBA and Olympique de Marseille as well as Rugby Africa, The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and […]