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BLUHOUSE Studio Releases Casting Call For Female Role
Leading Nigerian studio Bluhouse has put out a call for an Igbo-speaking female role. Deadline is January 11. BLUHOUSE Studios, the production house behind films like Freedom Way (2024) , A Quiet Monday (2023) , the Zikoko Life Anthology Series (2025), and Indie pictures like Obi is A Boy (2025) and Kachifo (Till the Morning Come) , has put out a casting call for a female role. Applicants, between 25 and 35 years, are required to send in a monologue in Igbo as seen

John Eriomala
Jan 61 min read


Knowledge Sharing Session with Sherif M. Awad on a Call for African Film Collaboration and Global Storytelling
92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend. October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Sherif Awad at the SVAFF Knowledge Sharing Session | Photo Credit: SVAFF At the just-concluded Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) , the conversations go far beyond screenings and applause. We dug deep into history, culture, creativity and the shifting heartbeat of African storytelling. This year’s knowledge sharing session with Sherif Awad , an Egyptian film critic, curator, and cultural ambassador

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Wins Trailblazer Award at SVAFF, and Reveals Upcoming App Launch Inspired by Her Film Mothers Love
92 Films. 32 Countrie s. 1 Weekend. October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde on the Red Carpet SVAFF October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose When Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde walked into the 16th edition of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) this year, few anticipated the weekend would end with her name echoing across the auditorium not just as an icon, but as a filmmaker bridging cinema and innovation.Her directorial debut, A Mother’s Love , screened t

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 23, 20256 min read


Biodun Stephen’s ‘Unclaimed’ Brings Unfiltered Emotion and Psychological Suspense to Nigerian Cinemas
Kunle Remi, Elma Mbadiwe, and Timini Egbuson lead the charge in this genre-bending Nollywood release. Black Film Wire Staff| June 2025...

BFW Staff
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Makes Bold Directorial Debut with Mother’s Love
Source: Red Hot Concept Films After starring in over 300 films, Nollywood icon steps behind the camera for the first time Los Angeles,...

BFW Staff
May 27, 20251 min read


Lights, Camera, Cameroon! The 9th Annual CAMIFF Returns to Buea This April 21–26, 2025 | Buea, Cameroon
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BFW Staff
Apr 7, 20253 min read


APRIL MOVIES: Must-Watch Movies Hitting Screens This Month
April is blooming with rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and bold voices in Nollywood. From heart-tugging dramas to high-energy...

BFW Staff
Apr 4, 20253 min read


MARCH MOVIES: Must-Watch Movies Hitting Screens This Month
March 2025 is bringing Nollywood lovers a lineup of thrilling movies, and it’s time to mark your calendars for an exciting month of...

BFW Staff
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Captivates Silicon Valley in a Literary Evening of Insight and Reflection
Adichie’s Dream Count trains its eye on four women in a sparkling, transcendent story that takes up the very nature of love itself. On...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 10, 20252 min read


That Good Media Launches Film Division & International Creative Festival—Big Moves for African Cinema!
Toyosi Etim-Effiong That Good Media Expands into Film Production & Launches International Creative Festival Lagos, Nigeria – January 2025...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Love Lockdown: A Tale of Romance
The Nigerian film industry is set for a heartwarming romance as Love Lockdown hits cinemas nationwide on February 7, 2025 . This...

BFW Staff
Feb 3, 20251 min read


FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025: A Star-Studded Celebration of Cinema
The FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025 was nothing short of spectacular! Held in Lagos, Nigeria , the annual event brought together...

BFW Staff
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Film Lab Africa Showcase at Film Africa 2024: “Unleashing the Potential of the African Cinema Value Chain through Development Programs”
London, UK — Film Africa 2024 — Film Lab Africa took center stage at this year’s FilmAfrica festival with a groundbreaking panel,...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 14, 20245 min read
UK PR WIRE X FLA Official POST-EVENT PRESS STORY
Film Lab Africa Showcase at Film Africa 2024: “Unleashing the Potential of the African Cinema Value Chain through Development Programs”...

BFW Staff
Aug 11, 20245 min read
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