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Idris Elba
Idris Elba, Nile Media, and Action Xtreme Partner on Slate of West African Action Films

With the first film expected to enter production later this year, the initiative signals an…

Nyamiri-Bàsakkwacḕ: Stories from Another Home
Book O’Clock Opens Submissions for “Nyamiri-Bàsakkwacḕ: Stories from Another Home” Anthology

“Nyamiri-Bàsakkwacḕ: Stories from Another Home” is an anthology that will explore the experiences of Nigerians…

Outside The Box
CreativeCon ‘26 and Afrocritik Launch “Outside The Box” Challenge to Spotlight Nigeria’s Creative Voices

As part of the countdown to the conference, Afrocritik is sponsoring “Outside The Box”, a…

Docubox
Docubox Unveils Seven Kenyan Teams For Debut Feature Fiction Development Lab

The forthcoming Feature Fiction Development Lab signifies an expansion of Docubox’s longstanding commitment to nurturing…

Known Associates Group
South Africa’s Known Associates Group (KAG) Ventures Expands To Spain

The fund will be shared between two film and TV ventures under KAG-owned companies, and…

Venice Gap-Financing Market
Four African Selections Head to the 2026 Venice Gap-Financing Market

Four African projects selected by La Biennale di Venezia have been chosen for the 2026…

AuthenticA Series Lab
AuthenticA Series Lab Welcomes Applications from African Screenwriters For 5th Edition

Now entering its milestone fifth year, the AuthenticA Series Lab comes at a time when…

Academy
Nine African Film Talents Invited to Join the Academy’s Class of 2026

The African invitees come from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria, representing a range of filmmaking…

C.J. Obasi
C.J. Obasi to Direct Julius Achon Biopic “The Boy Who Runs”

With The Boy Who Runs, Obasi now turns his attention to one of East Africa’s…

Open Doors Connect
Beninese and Malagasy Participants Make Inaugural Edition of Locarno’s Open Doors Connect

Open Doors Connect is specially designed for creative producers, with an emphasis on South-South collaborations,…