0 0 Read Time:1 Minute, 58 Second 6th November 2024 The 10th edition of the Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF) in Kigali is off to a powerful start with the premiere of After the Long Rains (Baada ya Masika), directed and produced by Damien Hauser. This poignant film, distributed by Rushlake Media GmbH, has already captured the hearts of our audience in Kigali, and we are thrilled to showcase this compelling story at the festival. This year’s MAAFF, an essential gathering for creatives across the African continent, offers an invaluable opportunity for filmmakers, storytellers, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and celebrate African cinema. Continue Reading INDUSTRY NEWS Boda Love , Distributed by Rushlake Media scooped the AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. See more Winners Here The Agbojowo collective made their debut at the Toronto Film Festival with their protest film against the Nigerian government and the destruction of many shantytowns in the country. Continue Reading GRANTS AND SUBMISSIONS Nominations are now open for the Narrative Change Film Award, sponsored by Africa No Filter. They are looking for African filmmakers who want to tell better stories and tell stories better about Africa. Better stories are films that show Africa’s exceptionalism and highlight the continent’s resilience, creativity, and opportunity. They are films that entertain and inspire. They show the unexpected and promote the positive. Details: https://bit.ly/4fyPtpD Calling all filmmakers! Submissions are now open for the 46th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), taking place from 17 to 27 July 2025. DIFF, Africa’s leading film festival and an Oscar Qualifying Festival, invites films across categories: Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, and Student Films. Deadline: 19 December 2024, Details: https://filmfreeway.com/DurbanFilmFest EDITOR’S CHOICE Empaabi A young African couple, Kaye Kasasa and his wife, Annet Naluwu live in a quiet small village in rural Africa. Naluwu gives birth to a premature child, Tonny Kasasa who develops a mental disability after a pre-mature birth. In a place where such conditions are not properly diagnosed, the couple struggle with the stigma and community challenges and sensitivities. The challenges that they endure cause them to question their Faith, Culture and Relationship driving them to the edge. In the quest to improve the wellbeing of their son, the parents take different initiatives. Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn About Post Author Rahab Kimani [email protected] Happy 0 0 % Sad 0 0 % Excited 0 0 % Sleepy 0 0 % Angry 0 0 % Surprise 0 0 % Related Post navigation KITALE FILM WEEK ANNOUNCES THREE NEW MEMBERS OF ITS 2025 SELECTION COMMITTEE AND OPENS FILM SUBMISSIONS ACROSS AFRICA Re: 🎬 Women in Film Awards Nominations Open!