Cinema

Our critic analyses the reasons Africa and its filmmakers had a less than stellar experience at the Oscars 2025 ceremony and season.

“We can’t keep waiting for someone to recognise us, said Rogers Ofime, co-organiser of Black Film and Music Festival. “Why don’t we come together?”

Africa’s sole representative at the 2025 Oscars lost the Best Live Action Short award in an unfavourable award season for the continent.

The American Black Film Festival announces calls for film submissions for its 2025 edition, with the deadline set for Feb 28, 2025.

IDFA Bertha Fund opens submissions for European filmmakers looking to collaborate with filmmakers from Africa and other continents.

South African filmmaker Rehad Desai says Netflix and Amazon have no interest in acquiring Africa’s political documentaries.

Learn about the life, films, and legacy of Souleymane Cissé, the legendary Malian filmmaker who passed away at 84.

WHO partners with FESPACO to screen African films, promoting health awareness through the Health for All Film Festival.

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) has announced its list of 2025 winners, which includes projects from South Africa and Kenya.

Nigerian filmmaker Mildred Okwo has raised questions about recent Nollywood box office figures.