October 12, 2023 – this is the date chosen for the official draw for the next TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Executive Committee has announced the date of the draw for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. This is a crucial step in the run-up to this major...
AFRIC’ART PROGRESS: An unusual initiative in production training
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...
CAF and COCAN launch the official countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 with a new communication campaign
CAF and COCAN have launched the official countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023, preparing Africans and the rest of the world for the continent's most important sporting event. The advertising campaign, centered on +225, the country code for Côte d'Ivoire, has generated excitement among...
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...
"EWUSU," the new CANAL+ ORIGINAL production made in Cameroon
During the Cannes Film Festival, which is currently underway, the team from the International Organization of La Francophonie unveiled the projects selected for funding at the World Cinema Pavilion. Following the call for projects in January 2023, the "documentaries/series" selection committee selected 11 projects, two of which received the "ACP-EU...
Mediawan acquires Côte Ouest, the leading distributor of audiovisual content in French-speaking Africa, and accelerates its development on the continent
Mediawan announces the acquisition of Côte Ouest, Africa's leading independent distributor of audiovisual content. This strategic majority stake will enable the group to diversify and expand its activities on the continent. A recognized leader in its field, Côte Ouest enjoys privileged access to content from major US studios, the best...
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...
The Repats Forum, June 15-17 in Abidjan
This forum is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and the Diaspora of Côte d'Ivoire, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d'Ivoire (CCI-CI), as well as the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions of Côte...
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...