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A thriving film industry requires more than producing films; it needs financing, producers, distributors, festivals, broadcasters, training institutions, supportive policies and audiences.
Nigerian filmmaker Osahon Idahosa won the MEXA Convention 2026 short film competition with Our Compound, a film exploring leadership, responsibility and action ahead of the 2027 elections
Ngone Mwaitu has bagged eight nominations at the Rivers International Film Festival in Nigeria, while also earning an official screening at the event.
The organisers said the decision was driven by the need to secure adequate resources, partnerships and preparation
The summons also comes against the backdrop of growing calls for Tanzanian artists and digital content creators to be more careful about what they post and say online.
Some argued that Kenya has the talent but lacks the money, equipment and infrastructure needed to turn good ideas into productive productions that can compete beyond the local market.
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