Pre-production is underway for Black Tax, a short film by BillyTheGreat, following successful funding from the Arts Council in Newfoundland and Labrador. Scheduled to be filmed in both St. John’s, Canada, and Lagos, Nigeria, the […]
37thstate, The Nengers Productions and Purple Group are thrilled to announce the return of the hit series The Most Toasted Girl (TMTG) for a highly anticipated second season, premiering on YouTube @thenengers on February 20, […]
A Riveting Nigerian Drama Inspired by True Events Stephanie Dadet’s feature film Everything in Between, starring Onyinye Odokoro and Valentine Ohu, is a powerful drama inspired by true events, the film is an intimate portrayal […]
2024 was a year of box office records, more international milestones, and disruption in film distribution. Despite challenges like reduced funding from major streaming platforms and uncertainties, Nollywood remains resilient and poised for more milestones […]
After captivating audiences with her short film Dreams, which screened at over 15 local and international festivals, award-winning writer-director Chioma Paul-Dike returns with Oblation—a bold reimagining that takes the haunting original story to more intense, […]
Firstly, here is a reminder: Nollywood Film Club is a Film Club (read that again) fulfilling an important role. Just before an end of year backlash against the club’s style, tone and purpose, the members […]
Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions present Katangari Goes To Town, a captivating cinematic experience premiering on Prime Video on January 4, 2025. Directed by Reuben Reng and boasting an ensemble cast of Nollywood veterans and […]
Guguru Studios and Signet Ring Studios have completed principal photography and unveiled first-look images for their upcoming short film, The Autograph of Nothingness. This existential psycho-thriller combines surrealism with an exploration of the delicate human […]
On December 19, 2024, Circuits held an intimate press conference ahead of the launch of its streaming platform on Friday, December 20. As ingrained in the DNA of these events, the day started with the […]
Ella Chikezie, one of the producers of Christmas in Lagos and known for her extensive work creating television spots, is making her film directorial debut with In Her Shoes after being awarded a ₦5 million […]
Nigerian short films Hadu and God’s Wife, directed by Damilola Solesi and Dika Ofoma respectively, have been selected to screen at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in the Netherlands. Hadu, an animated short, […]
Triggerfish, makers of Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (for Disney+) and Supa Team 4 (for Netflix), has teamed up with UNESCO to launch The Creator Labs, a capacity-building programme tailored specifically for women in animation across […]
Alternativa Film Festival is heading to Africa for the first time in 2027, with submissions now open for its fourth edition and $120,000 in prize money available to filmmakers across the Global South. The announcement […]
MultiChoice has introduced new DStv and GOtv subscription packages across key African markets as part of a review of the company’s operations following its acquisition by CANAL+, which also affected the partial migration of Showmax […]
TWF Productions has announced its second short film, In the Space of Desire, a drama starring Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, Mike Afolarin and Temilolu Fosudo. Directed by Chukwu Martin, the film explores marriage, fidelity and the boundaries […]
Dika Ofoma is adding another title to his growing collection of short films, with his latest project, Tooth, selected for the inaugural Final Cut: New African Shorts, a joint initiative by the Locarno Film Festival’s […]
This week on Nollywood Distilled, FilmOne unveiled part of its 2027 cinema slate, Clarissa picked up four Gotham nominations, and MultiChoice announced changes to its pay-TV packages. Elsewhere, Agbara Nla: The Return crossed a major […]
Bamike Olawunmi (Bam Bam), Vine Olugu and gospel singer Samuel “Limoblaze” Onwubiko will lead the love triangle in The Perfect Spec, a new faith-based romantic comedy from Kinsman Studios. We have our first extensive look […]
One year ago, AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM) entered its first year with the goal of creating a meeting point where African filmmakers can connect with professionals who could help move their projects forward. […]
The Lagos Fringe Festival has released its 2026 film programme, with short film screenings, industry sessions and a Film Night and Awards event scheduled for the ninth edition in November, as part of the wider […]
Sabi Arts Limited has launched the Sabi Arts Playwright Prize, a new annual award for emerging Nigerian playwrights, with a prize pool of 1.4 million naira and opportunities for production, residency and publication. Open to […]
Golden Mhinutes Pictures‘ cultural horror thriller IDIA continues to build on its international award and festival run, earning three nominations at the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), including Achievement in Soundtrack (Tolu Obanro) Achievement […]