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“I want to build the African Odeon”: Idris Elba talks ambitions for the continent’s film infrastructure
The ‘Luther’ star, director and co-founder of the Akuna Group was talking at SXSW London’s inaugural edition.
Locarno unveils producers and projects for Africa-focused Open Doors programme
Festival’s co-production platform and talent development programme is focused on the African continent this year.
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d’Or, dies aged 91
The Algerian filmmaker won the in 1975 for ’Chronicle Of The Years Of Fire’.
First Iraqi film to play at Cannes wins Directors’ Fortnight audience award
‘The President’s Cake’ takes the only audience award on offer across the whole festival.
Africa International Film Festival launches Film and Content Market in Cannes
The Africa International Film Festival signed an MoU with the Nigerian culture ministry.
Saudi Film Commission unveils new studio complex to open in Riyadh
Jax Film Studios will include two soundstages and a Sony virtual production volume
First look at Emily Atef’s English-language debut ‘Call Me Queen’ as production wraps
EXCLUSIVE: Eliane Umuhire, Denise Gough lead the adaptation of Lara Santoro’s novel ‘Mercy’.
’Thank You For Banking With Us!’ scoops top prize at Critics Awards for Arab Films
Nabil Ayouch’s ’Everybody Loves Touda’ also picked up two prizes at the awards held in Cannes.
British Urban Film Festival unveils Africa season
The BFI confirmed it had paused the long-running African Odysseys strand in March.
Jordan boosts film and TV production incentive to 45%
The cash rebate in the country, where ‘Dune’ was shot, increased from the previous cap of 25%.
Red Sea Film Foundation names Saudi film pioneer Faisal Baltyuor as CEO
Baltyuor is founder of leading Saudi distributor CineWaves Films and former CEO at Muvi Studios.
$1bn Africa Film Fund launched to support film production and distribution across continent
Equity fund launched by pan-African financial institution Afreximbank.
MBS Group closes deal to manage Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Studios
US-based The MBS Group is known as the home of James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ franchise.
Palestinian film streaming platform Watermelon+ to launch worldwide
EXCLUSIVE: Service will launch with titles including ‘From Ground Zero’, ‘Five Broken Cameras’.
Venice documentary ‘Sudan, Remember Us’ acquired for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The film will be released theatrically in June.
Durban FilmMart unveils 31 African projects for 2025 Pitch and Finance Forum
The 31 projects in development come from 15 countries.
Four features lead nominations for 2025 Critics Awards for Arab Films
Thank You For Banking With Us, Everybody Loves Touda, Ghost Trail and Seeking Haven For Mr. Rambo lead the nominations.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘The President’s Cake’ acquired for sales
EXCLUSIVE: Film follows a young girl selected to make a birthday cake for Saddam Hussein.
Israeli Cannes Official Selection title ‘Mama’ secures sales representation
EXCLUSIVE: The film is the only Israeli film in Cannes Official Selection this year.
Cannes ACID responds to death of Fatma Hassona, subject of 2025 film selection, killed in Gaza
“This is no longer the same film that we are going to support and present in all theaters.”
