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Rushlake Media GmbH has acquired THE DOG, the gripping crime thriller by acclaimed filmmaker Baker Karim, for International Distribution!
Set in the underworld of Mombasa, this hard-boiled noir thriller follows MZ, a small-time drug dealer, who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of crime, obsession, and betrayal. Featuring a stellar cast, including Alexander Karim, Caroline Muthoni, and Robert Agengo, THE DOG has already made waves at major festivals like AFRIFF, Göteborg, and Pan-African Film Festival. Subscribe to Akoroko LLC and read the full story there.
The teams at S.A.F.E. Kenya & LBx Africa are excited to invite you to the premiere of Sarah, a powerful film shot in the heart of the Maa community in the Loita Hills. 
Sarah follows the journey of a young Maasai girl navigating the balance between tradition and modernity, tackling vital topics like FGC, girls’ education, and family challenges. It’s a film that sparks conversation and inspires change.
Date: 6th March 2025
Venue: Prestige Cinema, 2nd Floor, Prestige Plaza, Ngong Road
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Entry: 400 KSH
Dress Code: Formal with a touch of Maasai – celebrating Maasai culture.
Tickets available here: https://lbxafrica.hustlesasa.shop/?product=60521
GRANTS AND SUBMISSION
The Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) is now accepting submissions for projects
� WHAT THEY ARRE LOOKING FOR:
� Feature Films (Blockbusters, Independent, Animation, Documentaries)
� Infrastructure & Studio Development Projects
� Film Distribution Platforms & Acquisitions
Deadline: April 30th, 2025
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is offering 10-15 storytelling grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to support impactful storytelling in any format articles, podcasts, videos, short films, photo series, poetry, and more. Stories that explore the interconnections between SRHR, civic space, economic justice, and climate justice will be prioritized.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
The FAME Shorts Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its 2025 edition, inviting filmmakers from Africa, and its diaspora, to showcase their unique narratives and storytelling during the film festival at Cape Town’s Labia Theatre (4-6 September). A celebration of African stories, the festival provides a powerful platform for short films that explore themes of cultural heritage, modern life, diasporic identity, historical events, and pressing socio-political issues.
FAME Week Short Film Festival Submission Details:
- Deadline: 25 April 2025 (selection notifications will commence from 30 June)
- Eligibility: Open to filmmakers from Africa and its diaspora.
- Categories: Best Documentary Short Film, Best Narrative Short Film, Best Animated Short Film, Best Student Short Film, Best LGBTQ+ Short Film (films must have an African connection)
TAKE 5!
Meet Clementina Kabutha, a highly skilled Kenyan filmmaker, wears multiple hats as a producer, director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and video editor.
Rahab : What do you like most about your job as a producer / director
Clementina: I love being a producer because I get to see how a mere idea turns to a cinematic master piece. I get to be there from the start until the last bit of it. Its a very big fulfillment for me.
Rahab : What do you consider your artistic process when it comes to making a film
Clementina: I love listening to the idea first. I am passionate about telling Kenyan stories and authentic stories. If I love the story I will get myself to it, then go through the process of internalizing the story then move on to the processes of filming.
Rahab : Why did you start making films?
Clementina: I started making films because I love telling stories. It was a way to express myself and act as a voice to certain topics.
Rahab : What are you currently watching?
Clementina: I am watching a lot of shows right now. I have been doing reality shows lately a lot.
Rahab : Any advice to those starting out in the film industry ?
Clementina: It seems hard sometimes but it gets better. Trust you instincts and accept help.
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