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 |
|---|---|---|
| Producing Children’s Television With Cultural Care | A children’s television series can shape how young viewers understand family, language, history, community, and their own place in the world. In African… | |
| The Logistics of Premiere Night: Red Carpets in Unexpected Venues | A premiere does not need a palace, luxury hotel, or purpose-built cinema to feel important. A waterfront warehouse, historic railway station, open-air… | |
| Building a Shared Equipment Co-op for Independent Producers | Independent producers across Africa often work with ambitious creative ideas and limited access to professional production equipment. Cameras, lenses, lighting… | |
| Building the Right Music Partnership for Your Film | Music can determine how an audience remembers a film. A carefully chosen song may establish place, reveal character, or turn a quiet scene into an emotional… | |
| Why Sound Design Matters More Than You Think for African Audiences | A film can have striking images, capable actors, and a compelling script, yet still feel distant when its sound is poorly designed. Viewers may forgive a… | |
| The One-Page Producer’s Handbook for Shooting in the Sahel Region | Producing in the Sahel calls for a practical plan that respects distance, climate, local knowledge, and the realities of independent filmmaking. The region… | |
| How to Secure Sponsorship for a Film Festival Without Selling Out | A film festival needs money to pay venues, technical crews, filmmakers, translators, accessibility providers, marketing teams, and hospitality suppliers. In… | |
| The Changing Face of African Film Criticism | African film criticism is entering a more connected, contested, and productive era. Reviews no longer live only in newspapers, specialist journals, or festival… | |
| Building a mentorship pathway for aspiring African producers | Africa’s film and television industries are expanding across languages, regions, and platforms. New producers are developing feature films, documentary… | |
| Simulating African Landscapes on an Indoor Green Screen | A landscape can define the emotional language of a film. A dry savanna may suggest isolation, endurance, or impending change. A dense forest can create mystery… |
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.
