The purpose of the African Women in Cinema Blog is to provide a space to discuss diverse topics relating to African women in cinema--filmmakers, actors, producers, and all film professionals. The blog is a public forum of the Centre for the Study and Research of African Women in Cinema.

Le Blog sur les femmes africaines dans le cinéma est un espace pour l'échange d'informations concernant les réalisatrices, comédiennes, productrices, critiques et toutes professionnelles dans ce domaine. Ceci sert de forum public du Centre pour l'étude et la recherche des femmes africaines dans le cinémas.

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21 March 2024

Cyrielle Raingou: RFI Afrique «Le spectre de Boko Haram», un film féministe au Festival de films de femmes de Créteil? | The Festival de films de femmes de Créteil as a space for women filmmakers’ empowerment

Cyrielle Raingou
RFI Afrique
 «Le spectre de Boko Haram», un film féministe au Festival de films de femmes de Créteil?

The Festival de films de femmes de Créteil as a space for women filmmakers’ empowerment
 
 
Extraits de l'entretien sur RFI Afrique | Excerpts from interview with RFI Afrique

Devenir une femme avec une caméra
To become a woman with a camera

Je suis arrivée là-bas et j’ai fait en sorte de créer des relations
I arrived there and tried to create relationships.

Pour créer cette relation dans le village, il fallait que je reconnaise ma place de femme.
In order to create this relationship in the village, I had to recognize my place as a woman.

Et ce n’est qu’après avoir construit cette relation, que je suis devenue une femme avec la camera, qu’une sorte de transfert de pouvoir s’est opéré.
It was only after creating this relationship that I became a woman with a camera, that a kind of transfer of power took place

17 March 2024

Crowdfunding. "Abrefi Koto - A Father’s Joy" by Karen-Happuch P. Henneh

Crowdfunding. 
Abrefi Koto - A Father’s Joy by Karen-Happuch P. Henneh

Description:
A tale of courage, identity, and the power of self-discovery. Determined to make her father proud, a girl fights for women’s rights. A tale set in the rich culture of the Asante Kingdom in Ghana.

To support the crowdfunding campaign go to the Kickstarter page at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/khph/abrefi-koto-a-fathers-joy 

12 March 2024

Crowdfunding. Mmanwau: Animated Short Film. An Animated Horror Short About A Nigerian-American Teenager Returning To Nigeria After The Death Of Her Grandfather


Mmanwau: Animated Short Film

An Animated Horror Short About A Nigerian-American Teenager Returning To Nigeria After The Death Of Her Grandfather.

ZOMA is an animation studio and production company founded by multidisciplinary artist, Uzo Ngwu. Mmanwu is the debut project.


To support the crowdfunding campaign go to the kickstarter page at:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zoma/mmanwu-animated-short-film

08 March 2024

The African Women in Cinema Blog celebrates International Women's Day | Le Blog sur les femmes africaines dans le cinéma fête la journée internationale des femmes


The African Women in Cinema Blog celebrates International Women's Day
Le Blog sur les femmes africaines dans le cinéma fête la journée internationale des femmes

International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an opportunity to take stock of past struggles and achievements, and above all, to prepare for the future and the opportunities that await future generations of women.

La Journée internationale des femmes est célébrée dans de nombreux pays à travers le monde. C'est un jour où les femmes sont reconnues pour leurs réalisations, sans égard aux divisions, qu'elles soient nationales, ethniques, linguistiques, culturelles, économiques ou politiques. C'est une occasion de faire le point sur les luttes et les réalisations passées, et surtout, de préparer l'avenir et les opportunités qui attendent les futures générations de femmes.

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Since its creation in 2009 the African Women in Cinema Blog has promoted the advancement of research and communication relating to African women in cinema and using social media to encourage dialogue and the exchange of information, ideas, experiences and resources.

Depuis sa création en 2009 le Blog sur les femmes africaines dans le domaine cinématographique et de la culture visuelle à tenter de faire progresser la recherche et la communication relatives aux femmes africaines dans le cinéma et d'utiliser les médias sociaux pour promouvoir le dialogue et l'échange d'informations, d'idées, d'expériences et de ressources.



07 March 2024

Lola Aikins : Naledi (short animation film)


Lola Aikins
Naledi

South Africa - Short animation
Description

An animated short film directed by Lola Aikins. A grief-stricken athlete injures herself and has to find a way to get her life back on track. 

Watch out for crowdfunding campaign to the launched soon.

Trailer: Naledi by Lola Aikins


01 March 2024

Out of the Box: The Screen Worlds of Judy Kibinge - DocuBox celebrates 10 years

Out of the Box:
The Screen Worlds of Judy Kibinge
by Lindwe Dovey
DocuBox celebrates 10 years

Description
A documentary film by Lindiwe Dovey explores the remarkable journey and leadership of DocuBox founder and creative director, award-winning filmmaker Judy Kibinge.

Docubox, the East African region's first documentary film fund.



Out of the Box (Trailer) from Chouette Films on Vimeo


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