To support the development of the film industry in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Benin, the Wani Ayo association is organizing a new three-part training course on careers in cinema.
Held in Cotonou from October 16 to 28, this training program will give 29 talented young filmmakers the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of six trainers from Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and France.
As a reminder, the Wani Ayo association was created in 2021 to promote cultural works in film by creating a link between the continent and its diasporas.
According to its founder, Tella Kpomahou:The Wani Ayo association has begun a process of reflection to clarify and understand why the Beninese film industry is struggling to emerge. As a member of the OIF funding committee and several festival juries, I have had the opportunity to work in this field and have noticed that Beninese productions struggle to be exported. This reflection is a first step towards understanding the issues facing Benin and working together to find solutions, one of which is training young talent.
Read more: Interview with Tella Kpomahou, French-Beninese actress and founder of the Wani Ayo association