We are excited to see the remarkable progrees our filmmakers are making both on the continent and internationally. Ladybrille salutes the Ethiopian Filmmakers below who have been selected to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France later this year. “(ADDIS ABABA / MONACO – April 26th, 2012 – The International Emerging Film Talent Association …
African Cinema: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Stars in AMINA,Set for UK Release this Summer
Starring Nollywood superstar actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Van Vicker, Wil Johnson (Adulthood, In a Better World, Pimp), Vincent Regan (Clash of the Titans, 300, Troy) and Alison Caroll (The Kids, Doghouse, Lara Croft model). Written, directed and produced by Nigerian born, UK based wri/dir Christian Ashaiku AMINA is a deeply emotional story of loss, love and …
African Cinema: The London Premiere Of THE ASSASSIN’s PRACTICE – May 11th, 2012
Friday May 11th 2012: The London Premiere Of THE ASSASSINS PRACTICE TRINITY FILM WORKS in conjunction with DJAMEDA present EVENT: The London Premiere Of THE ASSASSIN’s PRACTICE STARRING: JUSTUS ESIRI, KATE HENSHAW, Eve Pearson, Sarah Akokhia, David Nnaji, Uche Monye & Daphne Akatugba DATE: Friday, 11th, May, 2012 VENUE: Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, SE10 …
EVENT: African Filmmakers & Luminaries to Converge on Film Society of Lincoln Center for April 11 Celebration of African Cinema
OPENING NIGHT 19TH NEW YORK AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL: MIKA KAURISMÄKI’S MAMA AFRICA African Filmmakers and Luminaries to Converge on Film Society of Lincoln Center for April 11 Celebration of African Cinema WHAT: Mama Africa by Mika Kaurismäki (Special Jury Recognition—Documentary at the 2012 Pan African Film Festival) about the legendary singer and activist Miriam Makeba. …
Nollywood: 'Phone Swap' by Kunle Afolayan Starring Nse Ikpe Etim to Premiere in Accra, Ghana, April 5th, 2012
“After a successful premiere in Lagos, Nigeria few weeks ago, that was also met with the news of multiple nominations in the upcoming 2012 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), producers of the Kunle Afolayan comedic-drama ‘Phone Swap’ Golden Effects Pictures in Collaboration with Blue Pictures will roll out the red carpet at the Silverbird Cinemas …