The South West of England’s biggest celebration of African film, arts and culture 4 – 10 November Voices of Africa! Afrika Eye is an annual film and arts festival in Bristol, UK and is the South West’s biggest celebration of… Read More ›
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Event: Film Africa at South London Gallery (02-11 November)
This November Film Africa have curated a selection of screenings at the South London Gallery to coincide with this year’s Film Africa Festival and the SLG’s South by South programme. Film Africa 2018 takes the declaration from Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu as… Read More ›
Event: ‘Her Broken Shadow’ A film by Dilman Dila (3rd May, London)
We are delighted to announce as part of the annual Asixoxe – Let’s Talk! Conference on African Philosophy there will be a screening of the Sci-fi film ‘Her Broken Shadow’ by Ugandan filmmaker Dilman Dila tomorrow at 7pm in SOAS… Read More ›
Call for Submissions: Film Africa 2017, deadline: 30 June 2017
Call for Submissions Film Africa 2017 deadline: 30 June 2017 Want to see your film on the big screen? Submissions for Film Africa 2017 are now open! Film Africa is The Royal African Society’s annual festival celebrating the best African… Read More ›
Review: Introduction to the filmmaker Tunde Kelani and review of his film Pyrolysis or Paralysis
AiW Guest: Babatunde Onikoyi Tunde Kelani is the preeminent Nigerian filmmaker and one of the most distinguished in Africa. His cinematographic endeavours, under the stables of Mainframe Television and Film Production and situated in the heart of the city of… Read More ›
Review – Film about South African struggle hero Solomon Mahlangu opens in local cinemas
AiW author: Heather Walker. A long-awaited South African film about struggle icon Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu opened in cinemas across South Africa this weekend. It will also be screened in London at the BFI on Thursday 6th April. Kalushi: The Story of… Read More ›
Event: AFRIFF film festival, Lagos, 13-20 November 2016
AFRIFF African International Film Festival 6th edition Lagos, 13 – 20 November 2016 This season, the annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) returns for its sixth year of cinematic celebration with an impressive line-up of movie premieres, film screenings, industry… Read More ›
Film Africa 2016 is now on!
Film Africa 2016 – The Time is Now for African Cinema Friday 28 October to Sunday 6 November, venues across London http://www.filmafrica.org.uk Film Africa is now on! The Royal African Society’s annual film festival, returns for its sixth edition, bringing London audiences… Read More ›
Call for applications: Film Reviewer for Africa in Words
Africa in Words is looking for a volunteer to join our team as a resident Film Reviewer. We have an average of 6500 readers each month from over 100 countries, with our largest readerships based in the UK, US, South… Read More ›
Event: Beyond Nollywood, 18-20 November 2016, London
Beyond Nollywood Friday 18th – Sunday 20th November BFI Southbank, London Curated by Nadia Denton in association with African Odysseys and part of BFI BLACK STAR. A 3-day programme of international Nigerian Cinema showcasing a new crop of filmmakers who… Read More ›
Call for Submissions: Luxor African Film Festival, 16-22 March 2017, Cairo, deadline: 15 December 2016
Luxor African Film Festival 16-22 March 2017, Cairo submissions deadline: 15 December 2016 Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) launches the call for its sixth edition due 2017 from the bureau of the Egyptian Culture Ministry The administration of Luxor African… Read More ›
Event: 13th Festival de Cine Africano, 26 May – 4 June 2016, Tarifa / Tangiers
13th Festival de Cine Africano 26 May – 3 June 2016 – Tangiers 27 May – 4 June 2016 – Tarifa After having celebrated the last four editions in Cordoba, the African Film Festival-FCAT will hold its 13th edition in… Read More ›
Event: Cambridge African Film Festival, Cambridge (UK), 16-24 October 2015
The Cambridge African Film Festival (CAFF) is very proud to be celebrating its 14th edition from 16 to 24 October 2015. We are honoured to have become an important part of the cultural agenda in the city of Cambridge, and… Read More ›
Event: Film Africa, London 30 October – 8 November 2015
Film Africa 2015 London 30 October – 8 November 2015 The programme for Film Africa 2015 is now out! Running in cinemas and other venues across London from 30 October-8 November, the festival will show over 60 films from 26 African countries…. Read More ›
Call for Papers: ‘African Film and Social Change’ conference, University of Westminster, 7-8 November 2015
Conference organised by the Africa Media Centre, University of Westminster African film and related screen cultures have grown rapidly across the continent and are increasingly implicated in both directed and non-directed social change. Surprisingly, film’s significant role in social change… Read More ›
36th Durban International Film Festival: July 16 – 25, 2015
Durban International Film Festival July 16 -25, 2015 Venues across Durban, SA Africa’s premier film event, the Durban International Film Festival, which is hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, presents its 36th edition from 16 to… Read More ›
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