The first-ever Toronto film market, running as part of the Toronto Film Festival, will have a robust contingent of African filmmakers, executives and industry professionals on the ground. Producers at ...

In 2019, South African filmmaker Rethabile Ramaphakela was on the cusp of her big break. After more than a decade in the film sector, the comedy screenwriter, producer and director had scored funding ...

Led by Akunna Cook, CEO of Next Narrative Africa, and investment expert Wakiuru Njuguna, managing partner at HEVA Fund, it will prioritize "narrative-shifting content from Africa and its diaspora." By ...

Ten African films play in festival programme, while Global African hub provides a market base for continent's filmmakers.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for another splashy, star-heavy celebration of cinema on 5-15 September 2024. An important stop in the annual film calendar, Toronto guarantees ...

The Literary Circle is a new branch of the PAFF Institute, developed from PAFF's longstanding relationship with Malik Books ...

As the week nears to a close, it’s high time for a good watch, and the options are endless. If you love an African-curated style film, this is definitely made for you. The New Times has curated a list ...

Twelve films with an African connection were featured in this year’s festival, including stories of Africans from Kenya, Egypt, Eritrea, Cameroon, Sudan, and Angola. Whether immigrating to Europe, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ghana’s Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has locked a unique distribution partnership with Majestic Cinemas, the Ivory Coast’s largest cinema chain, to expand the distribution ...

Queer African creatives have been making their mark around the world through a range of forms – books, films, fashion, art, music. Their work wins awards, sets trends and is studied by scholars. Most ...

African films make a strong showing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, with standout selections from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa spotlighting new voices and stories. The Sundance Film Festival ...