Cartoon Network Is Looking For New Animation Talent In Africa

The leader in children’s animation in South Africa, Cartoon Network, invites African creators to submit their short-form comedy project in the first ever Cartoon Network creative venture run in Africa. If there’s one thing Africans do really well, it is the ability to laugh at themselves! Taking advantage of Africans’ humorous streak, and incredible storytelling… Continue reading Cartoon Network Is Looking For New Animation Talent In Africa

Delve Into Your Inner Darkness With Macbeth From National Theatre Live At Cinema Nouveau From 9 June 2018

Catch the next screening in National Theatre Live’s 2018 season at Cinema Nouveau with a modern day take on Shakespeare’s tragedy of moral decline, Macbeth. In the ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war, ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness.   Intense and terrifying, this… Continue reading Delve Into Your Inner Darkness With Macbeth From National Theatre Live At Cinema Nouveau From 9 June 2018

Sisters Of The Wilderness Documentary

When Five Young Zulu Women Venture Into the Wilderness, their Lives Change Forever Sisters of the Wilderness, a new South African social impact feature documentary, directed by award-wining filmmaker, Karin Slater, will have its world premiere at the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival in Cape Town and Johannesburg in June; with further festival screenings… Continue reading Sisters Of The Wilderness Documentary

DISCOP Abidjan: Celebrating Woman As Part Of The NextGen

Basic Lead, organizers of the DISCOP content market and coproduction forum, announced record pre-registration numbers for their upcoming Abidjan edition to take place from 28 to 39 May. 400+ buyers, sellers and producer of film, television, online, and gaming content from 40 countries have already signed up for a bustling 3-day program dedicated to the… Continue reading DISCOP Abidjan: Celebrating Woman As Part Of The NextGen

DISCOP Johannesburg: The Premiere Destination For Content Produced In Africa

The organizers of the Johannesburg edition of the DISCOP market have unveiled plans to welcome – all under one roof – the largest  ever contingent of independent producers who are driving Africa’s dynamic entertainment and media industries. 500+ film, television, digital and video gaming content producers from all over Africa will converge in Johannesburg for… Continue reading DISCOP Johannesburg: The Premiere Destination For Content Produced In Africa

The Academy Announces Major Collections Gift From George Stevens, Jr.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a donation to the Margaret Herrick Library and the Academy Film Archive from George Stevens, Jr., the award-winning filmmaker and founder of the American Film Institute.  The acquisition of papers and films documenting his creative career and public service extends the coverage of… Continue reading The Academy Announces Major Collections Gift From George Stevens, Jr.