AFRICAAnimation in Kenya comes of age
[Carole Kimutai] Animation is an industry which has been dominated by the West. In Africa, the concept is relatively new, but this year nine animation films from Kenya will be screened at the prestigious Africa in Motion (AiM) festival that will run 23 October - 2 November 2008 in Edinburgh, UK. 6 Oct 2008 09:54

AFRICALate-night horror and erotica at AiM 2008
[Carole Kimutai] The 2008 Africa in Motion (AiM) film festival will feature night screenings of African horror and erotica. Bizcommunity.com found out more from Lizelle Bisschoff, AiM festival director. 3 Oct 2008 10:30

AFRICANairobi to host first African Broadcast and Film Conference
Just under half of the countries in Africa have liberalised their broadcast markets and there has been a considerable growth in the number of new television and radio stations. The final opening up by the rest of the countries on the continent promises the kind of growth that the mobile market has experienced over the next five years. 8 Sep 2008 13:45

AFRICAThird Africa in Motion film festival
The third Africa in Motion film festival is set to take place 23 October - 2 November 2008 at the Edinburgh Filmhouse in Scotland. AiM 2008 will be a celebration of Africa's diverse cinematic output, with a greater focus on under-represented regions and a more adventurous programme than ever before. 3 Sep 2008 14:21

AFRICAKenyan filmmakers to miss Africa in Motion festival
When organisers of the Africa in Motion (AiM) film festival announced the eight shortlisted films to compete at the prestigious festival, no Kenyan film was on the list. 3 Sep 2008 11:40

AFRICACall for natural history film entries
Enter your wildlife, travel and/or cultural productions, and stand a chance of walking away with a ROSCAR (Rhino sculpture) Award. 13 Aug 2008 11:24

AFRICACall for submissions for Encounters Africa Shorts 2009
Encounters, in partnership with the SABC and the Jan Vrijman Fund, is calling for submissions for the Africa Shorts 2009. Following on the success of the first Africa Shorts workshop and productions launched at Encounters this year, the three are running a four-day storytelling and production workshop this year. 7 Aug 2008 11:41

AFRICAAfrican footprint at 29th Durban International Film Festival
Cinema in all its diversity will once again be celebrated at the 29th Durban International Film Festival which runs from 23 July to 3 August with an expressive concentration of 71 South African films, and a further 38 films from the African continent. 14 Jul 2008 10:58

AFRICA11^th Zanzibar International Film Festival at a 'cultural crossroads'
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) presents the 11^th Festival of the Dhow Countries commencing next week from 11-20 July 2008. An open invitation is extended to the international community of filmmakers, media professionals, performers, artists and all visitors to the spice islands of Zanzibar, Tanzania. 3 Jul 2008 11:47

AFRICAPrecious survivor of apartheid era for feature film
'Precious', a feature film based on the extraordinary life story of South African-born coloured Olympian Precious McKenzie MBE, is scheduled to begin shooting on location in South Africa later this year. 26 May 2008 12:38

AFRICATaking a look at Cuba: An African Odyssey
The film Cuba: An African Odyssey, by Emmy-nominated director Jihan El-Tahri, chronicles the crucial role that Cuba played in securing the independence of nations throughout Africa. 9 May 2008 12:53

AFRICAACP launches film production support programme
The African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) presents the ACP-EU Support Programme for the ACP Cinema and Audiovisual Sector. The Secretariat of the ACP Group of States and the European Union have designed a new support programme for the ACP audiovisual sector, ACP Films (ie. cinema and television). ACP Films is managed by the ACP Secretariat and financed by the 9th European Development Fund (EDF). 25 Apr 2008 11:00

AFRICACNBC Africa confirms Ormerod resignation
Business TV news network CNBC Africa confirmed the departure of COO Trevor Ormerod to Primedia today, Wednesday, 5 December 2007 in a press statement, also confirming that current head of programming, Gary Alfonso, will be taking over as acting COO until a final decision is made regarding the position. 5 Dec 2007 13:21