African content rules at DISCOP Joburg 2016

Africa’s multicultural audiences are fast embracing digital entertainment, binge watching and social media – and the continent’s producers are raising their game to meet this demand. (Photo: DISCOP Africa on Twitter) African content took centre stage...

New AU agency aims for $20bn African film industry

(Image: www.fepacisecretariat.org) African Union (AU) countries have established a new agency that aims to grow film on the continent from a US$5-billion to a $20-billion industry that employs over 20-million people. The African Audiovisual and Cinema Commission...

SA, Namibia sign film cooperation memorandum

Namibia Film Commission board chairperson Obed Emvula (centre, left) and National Film and Video Foundation CEO Zama Mkosi (centre, right) with members of their respective agencies at the signing of the memorandum of understanding at the Elangeni Hotel in Durban, 21...

South Africa scoops 4 Africa Movie Academy Awards

A delighted Fulu Mugovhani receives the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Image: Africa Movie Academy Awards on Facebook) Three South African films – all of them made in Gauteng – won four awards between them at the 12th edition of the Africa...