South African Animation Directors Up For iEmmy; Win NHK Japan Prize

The South African team behind multi-award-winning children’s film The Smeds and the Smoos is counting down to the International Emmy Awards ceremony in New York City next Monday, 20 November 2023. Produced by Magic Light Pictures, The Smeds and the Smoos is nominated for Best Kids’ Animation, up against the likes of Moominvalley. An unprecedented… Continue reading South African Animation Directors Up For iEmmy; Win NHK Japan Prize

Statement Regarding The Passing Of Former Academy President John Baile

John Bailey (photo: Matt Petit A.M.P.A.S.)

Former Academy President John Bailey passed away Friday, November 10, in Los Angeles. He was 81. ”It is with deep sadness I share with you that my best friend and husband, John Bailey, passed away peacefully in his sleep early this morning. During John’s illness, we reminisced how we met 60 years ago and were… Continue reading Statement Regarding The Passing Of Former Academy President John Baile

Afreximbank Announces $1-Billion African Film Fund

Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, Afreximbank delivering her opening statement

Mrs. Awani said that the fund would oversee film financing, co-finance with large studios, finance African filmmakers and finance producers and directors of film projects across the continent The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is working on the establishment of a $1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the continent’s film industry,… Continue reading Afreximbank Announces $1-Billion African Film Fund

Academy Women’s Luncheon, Presented By Chanel, Celebrates Women Filmmakers At The Academy Museum

Sherry Cola, Academy President Janet Yang, Ashley Park and Greta Lee at the Academy Women’s Luncheon Presented by CHANEL hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership for the second year with CHANEL, hosted the Academy Women’s Luncheon in Los Angeles today (November 9), bringing together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy’s program to support emerging… Continue reading Academy Women’s Luncheon, Presented By Chanel, Celebrates Women Filmmakers At The Academy Museum

Nuwe Christiaan Baartman-Enkelsnit Moedig Suid-Afrikaners Aan Om Saam Te Staan En Te Floreer

Die talentvolle sanger en liedjieskrywer, Christiaan Baartman, het nou maar een maal die gawe om musiek te gebruik om ’n kragtige boodskap oor te dra, en sy nuutste enkelsnit is ’n duidelike bewys hiervan. VIR MEKAAR is ’n inspirerende en hartroerende kreet wat Suid-Afrikaners aanmoedig om saam te staan, hulle eie potensiaal raak te sien… Continue reading Nuwe Christiaan Baartman-Enkelsnit Moedig Suid-Afrikaners Aan Om Saam Te Staan En Te Floreer

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New Christiaan Baartman Single Inspires South Africans To Unite And Thrive

Talented singer-songwriter, Christiaan Baartman, has once again harnessed the power of music to convey a potent message in his latest single, which has just been released. VIR MEKAAR is an inspiring and heartfelt anthem that encourages South Africans to stand together, recognize their own potential, and build a better nation and future for all who… Continue reading New Christiaan Baartman Single Inspires South Africans To Unite And Thrive

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