insights + stories


Exploring African cinema, industry trends, and the stories behind the stories. Our blog features filmmaker interviews, curatorial insights, and deep dives into the evolving landscape of African storytelling.

insights + stories


Exploring African cinema, industry trends, and the stories behind the stories. Our blog features filmmaker interviews, curatorial insights, and deep dives into the evolving landscape of African storytelling.

REEL TO REALITY FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2025 FILM CURATORS CO-HORT
REEL TO REALITY FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2025 FILM CURATORS CO-HORT
REEL TO REALITY FILM FESTIVAL UNVEILS 2025 FILM CURATORS CO-HORT
Roses that grew from the Concrete: How the inspiration of Nigeria’s self-taught ballet teacher sprang hopes onto future dreamers
Roses that grew from the Concrete: How the inspiration of Nigeria’s self-taught ballet teacher sprang hopes onto future dreamers
Roses that grew from the Concrete: How the inspiration of Nigeria’s self-taught ballet teacher sprang hopes onto future dreamers
The Architecture of the Erotic: Space, safety and sex in Mrs. Faiza and Dr. Love.
The Architecture of the Erotic: Space, safety and sex in Mrs. Faiza and Dr. Love.
The Architecture of the Erotic: Space, safety and sex in Mrs. Faiza and Dr. Love.
Displaced Screens: African Narratives of Migration, Belonging, and the Decolonial Gaze
Displaced Screens: African Narratives of Migration, Belonging, and the Decolonial Gaze
Displaced Screens: African Narratives of Migration, Belonging, and the Decolonial Gaze
Chromatic Truths: Colour Grading as Storytelling in African Cinema 
Chromatic Truths: Colour Grading as Storytelling in African Cinema 
Chromatic Truths: Colour Grading as Storytelling in African Cinema 
Moonlight - A secret, unvoiced by a Black man in 3 stages of his life and a mirrored image of the hate crimes faced by the LGBTQI community. 
Moonlight - A secret, unvoiced by a Black man in 3 stages of his life and a mirrored image of the hate crimes faced by the LGBTQI community. 
Moonlight - A secret, unvoiced by a Black man in 3 stages of his life and a mirrored image of the hate crimes faced by the LGBTQI community. 
AFRICAN FILMS THAT LIVE IN MY HEAD, RENT FREE
AFRICAN FILMS THAT LIVE IN MY HEAD, RENT FREE
AFRICAN FILMS THAT LIVE IN MY HEAD, RENT FREE
How to submit your films to local and international film festivals 
How to submit your films to local and international film festivals 
How to submit your films to local and international film festivals 
Politics vs Story : The South African Film Industry's biggest fight
Politics vs Story : The South African Film Industry's biggest fight
Politics vs Story : The South African Film Industry's biggest fight
Women in Motion Spotlight: Phumi Morare
Women in Motion Spotlight: Phumi Morare
Women in Motion Spotlight: Phumi Morare
Women in Motion Spotlight: Masali Baduza
Women in Motion Spotlight: Masali Baduza
Women in Motion Spotlight: Masali Baduza
Women in Motion Spotlight: Nonkululeko Mdluli
Women in Motion Spotlight: Nonkululeko Mdluli
Women in Motion Spotlight: Nonkululeko Mdluli
Women in Motion Spotlight: Lerato Mokoka
Women in Motion Spotlight: Lerato Mokoka
Women in Motion Spotlight: Lerato Mokoka
Women in Motion Spotlight: Zanah Thirus
Women in Motion Spotlight: Zanah Thirus
Women in Motion Spotlight: Zanah Thirus
Women in Motion Spotlight: Olive Nwosu
Women in Motion Spotlight: Olive Nwosu
Women in Motion Spotlight: Olive Nwosu