During the fourth edition of the Pavillon Afrique, which takes place during the Cannes Film Festival, we met Bintou Faye, producer and founder of Lady Blue Production, who, a few months ago, along with other young African filmmakers, launched a unique association called AFRIC'ART PROGRESS, which works to promote culture...
Guide to Audiovisual and Film Production: we tell you where we stand!
After a preparatory phase during which we tested the concept with our traditional partners and market experts, we are now entering the active implementation phase. With a list of more than 300 companies in the fields of production, training, and financing, in a few weeks we will be able to...
Cannes Film Festival: Standing Ovation for "Banel and Adama"
The Senegalese film Banel et Adama, in official competition for the Palme d'Or, the first film (!) by Senegalese director Ramata Toulaye-Sy, was previewed last week. The film, in the Fulani language, starring Khady Mane and Mamadou Diallo, received a particularly warm welcome during its screening, ending with a standing...
World Cinema Pavilion in Cannes: Tribute to Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène would have turned 100 this year. A writer and filmmaker, he remains a leading figure and a reference in the field of literary and cinematographic creation. A man who forged links between continents, his integrity, tenacity, and faith in Africa are shared by today's youth. This is an...
Africa represented at the 76th Cannes Film Festival
As every year, the international film industry will have its eyes fixed on Cannes, which will host the 76th Cannes Film Festival from May 16 to 27, 2023. Once again, the event will highlight the potential of African cinema. This year, six African films are represented in both the official...
Dakar Series: winners of the first edition
In recent years, media news in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa has been dominated by the release of new series. Audiovisual production is booming, with Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal leading the way. Projects are multiplying, driven by a new generation of talent, fueled by the liberalization of the landscape, boosted by the...
Mobile Film Festival Africa: Adweknow's Selection
Last week, the Mobile Film Festival announced the films selected for the Official Selection of its second edition. Comprising 54 films from 21 African countries, the Selection is available free of charge on the Festival's website and social media channels. After watching the films, Adweknow is pleased to present its...
Samantha Biffot and Alex Ogou honored at the Vues d'Afrique Film Festival
The 39th edition of the Vues d'Afrique International Film Festival announced the winners and honorable mentions of its main competition at the Cinémathèque québécoise on April 30. The talented Alex Ogou and Samantha Biffot were among the winners. The festival recognized the successful series De plus en plus loin, Ô...
MARABOUT CHERI, directed by Kadhy Touré and Luis Marquès, in theaters April 28
Based on an original idea by Kadhy Touré, an Ivorian actress, director, and producer, this romantic comedy, directed by Kadhy Touré and Luis Marquès, promises plenty of humor and emotion! Coming to theaters on April 28 at CanalOlympia, Majestic in Abidjan, Pathé and Seanema Sea Plaza in Dakar, Ciné Burkina...
Netflix wants to integrate advertising into its platform
This is a major blow for Netflix, which has seen a slowdown in its business. The VOD giant lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022. This also led to a $54 billion drop in the company's market value. To remedy the situation, Netflix is changing course and has...