This year, of the 92 films submitted by countries competing for the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, 25 are French productions or co-productions, and two films represent the African continent, with Senegal and Burkina Faso. Banel & Adama, by Ramata-Toulaye Sy Directed by Ramata Toulaye Sy, the film "Banel...
CANAL+ and Irawo complete the first edition of the Win Academy program
After officially launching the "Win Academy" last June, CANAL+ and Irawo are completing this first edition aimed at discovering young African talent. “Young Africans are talented. But they lack the resources and support to monetize that talent. The information found on the internet is not adapted to the African context....
The Abidjan Animation Film Festival (FFAA) will take place from April 29 to May 5, 2024.
The Abidjan Animation Festival is an annual cultural event created in 2018 that offers participants a different perspective on animation and organizes screenings of animated works from many countries, training workshops, and conferences led by professionals. For 2024, the call for films ends on December 1 and is open to...
SICA 2023: the list of speakers is taking shape
SICA 2023, co-organized by the Ministry of Communication and the Ministry of Culture, is fast approaching. It will be held from November 20 to 22 at the SOFITEL Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. SICA presents itself as a "privileged space for audiovisual and film professionals. SICA aims to strengthen cooperation, stimulate...
TV5Monde: the documentary series African Empires, broadcast from November 1
Starting November 1, TV5MONDE will broadcast the new documentary series African Empires, an initiative by producer Sébastien Onomo that will take viewers on a captivating journey through African history. Created by Laurent Mizrahi and Sébastien Onomo, this new original series is a true journey into the greatest kingdoms and empires...
The HACA establishes a national charter for social media
On October 26, the HACA, in collaboration with bloggers and influencers, adopted the first-ever agreement aimed at regulating social media in the country. The stakeholders signed the first national social media charter. In a recent interview with Adweknow, Rita Pascale Kwaminan, President of the Association of Bloggers of Côte d'Ivoire,...
Ivory Coast: the government regulates the sector by imposing VAT
E-commerce in Côte d'Ivoire is booming, offering opportunities for jobs and rising incomes, despite ongoing challenges. As the Ivorian government seeks to generate more revenue, the authorities want to tap into the sector. The digital and new technology sector in Côte d'Ivoire is growing rapidly, promoting the rise of e-commerce....
Interview with Latigone N'Goma, Production Manager
What is your background? What are your activities? I knew nothing about cinema when it crossed my path. I was trying to find my place between music, writing, and photography... I had made a few music videos. I was sensitive to "culture," in what it brings to everyone and especially...
"The best is yet to come": Benin, a new major hub for the development of audiovisual production in Africa
In 2017, Beninese President Patrice Talon launched Le Benin révélé, a vast and ambitious government action program to accelerate Benin's economic and social development. One of the first achievements in the field of creation and culture was the construction of Sémé City, an eco-city covering more than 350 hectares in...
ADICOMDAYS 2023: the complete program
After six successful editions in Paris, Abidjan, and Dakar, bringing together more than 3,000 participants in total, around 100 speakers, more than 1,000 influencers, and over 200 brands, ADICOM DAYS, the annual event celebrating African digital creativity, is returning to PARIS for a seventh edition that promises to be rich...