Below is the program for the 2023 Adweknow Meetings, where we will present the Guide to Audiovisual and Film Production in French-speaking Africa and discuss the topics covered in the guide: Production, Financing, and Training. Program: 8:30–9:30 a.m.: Welcome reception for participants 9:30-9:45 a.m.: Introduction: Pierre and René Saal, Adweknow...
The First Adweknow Meetings: Three Key Ideas for the Production Sector
The first Adweknow meetings took place in Abidjan on October 12, with prestigious speakers in attendance. After a brief presentation of the Adweknow Guide to Audiovisual and Film Production in French-speaking Africa, Angela AQUEREBURU, co-founder of YOBO studios, Ana BALLO, Director of RTI distribution, Pierre CECCALDI, co-founder of "On est...
The selection for the Pan-African Series Festival in Douala
Douala Séries, the Pan-African Series Festival in Douala, which will take place from November 15 to 18 in Douala, has just unveiled its official selection, divided into three categories: the Panorama selection (out of competition), the official series competition selection, and the official web series competition selection, as announced by...
Interview with Sébastien Onomo – founder of the production company Special Touch Studios
Can you tell us about your activities and your productioncompany? I am a film and television producer. I also like to say that I am something ofan entrepreneur, because I manage a group of four companiesunder the SO MEDIAS INVEST holding company, whose main companies are currentlySPECIAL TOUCH STUDIOS based...
African Capitals – Lomé: Golden Djanea Award at the Douala Serie Festival
Jean Noel BAH's series African Capitals: LOME won the DJANEA D'OR at the last DOUALA Séries festival, as well as the awards for best set design and best sound. This series is part of the CAPITALES AFRICAINES collection launched in 2018 on A+ based on an idea by Ivorian director...
Dakar Series Season 2!
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. In Dakar, projects are multiplying, driven by a new generation of talent, fueled by the liberalization of the landscape, boosted...
FICKIN 2024 will take place from July 21 to 28, 2024, in KINSHASA.
The Kinshasa International Film Festival has just announced the dates for its 2024 edition. It will be held at the Academy of Fine Arts and the French Institute in Kinshasa from July 21 to 28. FICKIN celebrated its 10th edition in October 2023. Kevin Mavakala, Director of the Kinshasa International...
"Un jour, un crime" (One Day, One Crime): the new investigative program from Hemisphère Media, broadcast on CANAL+ Pop
At the start of 2024, production company Hémisphère Media unveiled its new investigative TV show called "Un jour, un crime" (One Day, One Crime). The result of a co-production with the CANAL+ group, this new program lifts the veil on major criminal cases that have marked the African continent. Each...
Plan A is recruiting for its next production
Plan A, which produced OBATANGA, is looking for exceptional talent for its second season. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄́𝐒:𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂(𝐇𝐄) (𝟑𝟎-𝟓𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Embody elegance and grace. Let your timeless charisma shine.𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐑(𝐄) (𝟐𝟎-𝟔𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Diversity at its peak. Express your authenticity and showcase your unique presence.𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄 (𝟐𝟖-𝟑𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐬): Strength and determination...
Annie Awards: Four nominations for the Afrofuturist animated series Kizazi Moto
Original African cartoon creations are gradually being exported beyond the continent. These authentic stories are set to grow and become increasingly well known. This is particularly true of the Afrofuturist animated series Kizazi Moto, which was nominated in four categories at the Annie Awards on January 14: Best Short Film...