Sankofa Moment: Kirikou et la Sorciere
As a mom to two beautiful young girls, I have a charge to make sure that they see the beauty in being children of Africa.
18th Annual New York African Film Festival Features Exciting Films
The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will present the 18th New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Peoples of African Descent, which serves as the festival’s guiding theme.
“I Will Follow” Gets Rave Reviews
“I Will Follow” by Ava DuVernay is getting positive national feed here in the United States. The film is about Maye (Salli Richardson-Whitfield) is a success.
Anthony Mackie Explains Controversial Comments To Tavis Smiley
So many people have strong opinions on Black Film. Anthony Mackie, an African American actor, recently made comments that sparked controversy about the lack Black Oscar nominees at this years 2011 Academy Aawards.
Africa Academy Awards Announce Nominations for 2011
While Hollywood may not have nominated any Black talent for the 2011 Oscars, Africa is celebrating the talent of Africans at home and abroad.
Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory Produced by Shadow and Act
Shadow and Act Filmmakers Challenge choose New York University’s Graduate student Nikyatu Jusu’s Black Swan Theory. Ms. Jusu was chosen from 57 candidates for the honor.
Western Dollars Boost African Film
I read this article in Variety about Western investment in African Film. This is great for all independant filmakers.
Mooz-Lum opens in 10 Cities across the U.S.
Mooz-Lum, a film about a young Muslim college student opens in 10 select U.S. cities on February 11. While the film didn’t attract a distribution deal, the filmmakers brokered a deal with AMC Theatres to show the film in theatres in Chicago, Houston, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
Sugarcane Film: Distribution is Key
I found this article from the Baltimore City Paper on the city’s Black Filmmakers and the footwork involved in getting their projects distributed.
