A Collaboration of Africa Film Producers
We are dedicated to shaping an independent production industry across Africa that is comparable to best international standards. It is our aim to listen to the voice of independent film, television, animation and digital producers in Africa and address the needs of the sector by using our knowledge and expertise to deliver a strong and sustainable position for all.
Posts
| Title | Date | Excerpt |
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| The screenplay vetting process: how to avoid memo fatigue | Screenplay coverage is meant to help producers make better decisions, guide writers through revision, and protect limited development resources. Yet a steady… | |
| Moving Film Equipment Across African Borders | International production can make a film richer, faster, and more collaborative, but moving cameras, lighting kits, sound equipment, grip gear, and… | |
| Women Shaping the Future of African Animation | African animation is entering a period of remarkable creative growth. Across the continent, women are directing short films, writing series, designing… | |
| The Power Of Social Media Auditions For Finding Authentic Talent | Casting has always been a search for more than a polished face or a carefully rehearsed monologue. Producers are looking for presence, emotional truth,… | |
| Sustainable Production Practices for Wildlife Documentaries in Africa | Wildlife documentaries can bring extraordinary landscapes, species, and conservation stories to audiences around the world. They can also place pressure on the… | |
| Breaking into the European festival circuit: a practical guide | For African filmmakers, European festivals can open doors to distributors, broadcasters, sales agents, funders, programmers, critics, and future creative… | |
| How to Approach Branded Content Deals Without Sacrificing Artistic Vision | Branded content can give independent filmmakers access to stronger financing, wider distribution, and ambitious production resources. It can also create… | |
| Producing for Mobile in Africa’s Vertical Video Era | Across Africa, the mobile phone is often the first screen, the most accessible camera, and the primary route to entertainment. Audiences discover stories… | |
| The Economics of Co-Working Spaces for Film Professionals in Nairobi | Nairobi has become one of Africa’s most active production centres, supporting feature films, television series, documentaries, commercials, animation, branded… | |
| Protecting Your Screenplay Through African Copyright Offices | A screenplay is the foundation of a film, television series, animation project, or digital production. It contains dialogue, characters, scenes, structure,… |
Get to know who we are
We are seeking to create synergies within the entertainment and media industry for easy access to contacts and information about the represented countries.
We are working towards our inaugural Film Festival to recognize and promote African content and award-winning films and projects.
We aspire to collaborate with the members, create a platform for African producers to interact and share knowledge to improve the industry.
