The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled for August 27 to September 6, has announced its official line-up, with One Woman One Bra set to premiere in the Biennale College Cinema section. Written and directed […]
I arrived hungry — for food and for films too, as dear Seyi, an industry colleague, cut in when I mentioned the state of my belly upon arrival. I had skipped breakfast at home, determined […]
From animated adventures in futuristic Lagos to heartfelt stories of love, disability, and identity, the 2025 Inclusive Lens Awards will shine a spotlight on original and thought-provoking African screen projects. The finalists, drawn from across […]
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has officially opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Nigerian filmmakers can submit their films between August 13 – […]
Nigerian cinema continues to make its mark on the global stage as The Serpent’s Gift secures two major nominations at the 2025 Septimius Awards. The film is nominated for Best African Film, while lead actor […]
Nollywood Film Club has a reputation as a “hating club.” Many assume this group of cinephiles never truly enjoys anything from Nollywood or that they unfairly expect too much from the industry. But the truth […]
Whenever we can, What Kept Me Up will highlight credible grants, workshops, funds, etc that african filmmakers can tap into. Filmmaking as a process, not forgetting the business aspects, can be daunting, and as many […]
Music creatives coming into the Nollywood space is a propaganda we will always fall for. These creatives have a knack for creating stunning pictures with an expressive style that fits the quality of production on […]
The 2025 Locarno Film Festival will kick off its Open Doors section with the world premiere of When Nigeria Happens, directed by Nigerian filmmaker Ema Edosio. The film, which has had private screenings in Nigeria, […]
With the streaming slowdown, more films have made their way into cinemas, but we’ve intentionally watched fewer of them as a form of quality control and resource management. Also, much has been said about the […]
