Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media ...

"Let the star through!" Screen Daily has revealed the first official trailer for an African movie called Congo Boy, made by Congolese filmmaker Rafiki Fariala as his first narrative feature. It's one ...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for another splashy, star-heavy celebration of cinema on 5-15 September 2024. An important stop in the annual film calendar, Toronto guarantees ...

Founded in 2005 by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, AMAA was established to promote and celebrate excellence in African cinema, increase the global visibility of African films, and foster cross-continental ...

“West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty,” a 1979 African movie musical, has quietly built a devoted fan base. Now, it’s back in a restoration. By Juan A. Ramírez It’s safe to say that the ...

South Africa gives filmmakers an incredible variety of scenery, from the streets of Johannesburg and Cape Town to rugged coastlines, mountains, vineyards, and wilderness. Some focus on the country’s ...

Africa is producing some of the world’s most captivating documentaries, a genre that allows filmmakers to tell riveting stories that revisit the past while challenging the inequities of the present.

Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film. By Robert Daniels Founded in 1926 as a one-week observance by the historian Carter G. Woodson, the annual celebration of ...

Nigeria is going to Cannes. In what is understood to be a first in the film festival’s near-80 year history, a movie from Africa’s most populous nation has been chosen as part of the Cannes Film ...