American actor and film producer Leonard DiCaprio is expected in Kenya for a film project. The production budget has been estimated at Sh2.4 billion. The multiple award winner, whose illustrious movie career has seen him play lead roles in some of Hollywood biggest productions such as Titanic, Once Upon a Time, Total Eclipse, Blood Diamond, The Revenant, The Wolf of Wall Street and Inception, will lead a mega cast into the country in what could be a game changer in Kenya’s positioning as a filming tourist destination. {Standard Media}
The countdown to the 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards Submissions started from 1st December 2022.
The deadline for submissions is the 31st March 2023. Late entry deadline is the 30th of June 2023. Nominations will be announced on the August 2023 Only films produced and released between January 2022 and 30th March 2023 may be submitted. Film Free Way {https://www.afriff.com/}
Baraza media lab, is a space that serves as a beacon for leading thinking to experiment, problem-solve, learn and incubate new models of storytelling. The lab offers an experimental space for media startups.
Lisa Muchangi, the marketing, and communications manager at the lab describes it as, ‘a co-creation hub for media practitioners and creators in Kenya. Most practitioners work in their silos and never get a chance to come together. This lab offers them a sense of community.’
The lab will host the first-ever African Media Festival in the coming month -February. The conference targets 1,500 delegates over the two days. {NTV Kenya}
The Namibian Film Commission extends support to students who wish to pursue a career in the film industry through a bursary program. More details here
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th January 2023
The Mollo Animation Academy and Studio is proud to announce its 5th intake for its 12 month, intensive animation internship is now open. This paid internship program is aimed at creating work ready artists looking to specialize in high-end 2-D animation and tell authentic African stories.
Once applications close in January, the shortlist will be announced and the interview process will begin. They take only 10 artists a year to be mentored and taught by our dedicated trainers. More details here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st January 2023.
Gross Revenue
Gross Revenue is the total amount of money generated before deduction of the negotiated Distributor’s share and the Distribution expenses.
Distribution Expenses are those expenses that the distributor incurs in order to facilitate the promotion & distribution of a film.
Deductible marketing expenses could not only be the expenses from marketing & promotion but also the procurement of legal documents that are necessary in order release a film in a certain country.
