International

The fund was created to “revolutionise Global Africa’s film and creative industry”.

Get the dates on the premiering of African films at Cannes 2025, featuring African filmmakers in the jury, at the 77th Cannes.

The Cannes-premiering filmmaker’s Whispers of a Burning Scent has attracted a production grant from the Displacement Film Fund.

Mo Abudu shares plans for Nollywood’s growth and promoting investment in African films through the Afro Film Fund and EbonyLife Cinemas in London.

Nigerian historical fantasy film “Osamede” by James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi is set to premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Market.

Marc Zinga is a jury member for the 2025 edition the documentary prize established by the Cannes Film Festival and La Scam.

The pair of African creative professionals will join the 2025 Cannes jury, which is led by French actress Juliette Binoche.

Wizkid’s documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” is set to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

The filmmakers behind Nigeria’s Cannes-selected film, My Father’s Shadow, also spoke about challenges during production.

Projects from Thomas Ngijol and Robin Campillo will screen at the Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes 2025.