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Grants
Next Narrative Africa Fund Opens Call for Africa-Focused Film & TV
Apply Now: $40M Next Narrative Africa Fund Opens Call for Film & TV Script Grants Attention filmmakers, screenwriters, and visionaries:...
BFW Staff
Jul 102 min read
Two Powerful Spaces Black Men in LA Should Show Up For This Men’s Mental Health Month
By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and for Black men especially, this moment carries layered...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 42 min read
Audition Alert: NextGen Films Initiative Launches Casting Call for ‘Bwari Blue’
Something BIG is coming to Nollywood and it’s got its eye on the next generation. The NextGen Films Initiative , founded by filmmaker...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 221 min read
Red Sea Souk Project Market 2025 Now Open for Submissions: A Golden Gateway for Emerging Filmmakers from the Arab World, Africa, and Asia
2024 Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – [Date] – The Red Sea Souk Project Market has officially opened submissions...
BFW Staff
May 202 min read
🎬 ATLANTA CASTING: MTV NOW CASTING NON-UNION TALENT – $100/8HRS!
Source: @chrisbivins on Instagram Lights, Camera, Action, Atlanta! If you’ve been looking for your on-screen break, this might just be...
BFW Staff
May 201 min read
Learn 3D Animation & Post-Production for Free—Thanks to Del-York and Mastercard Foundation
Free $6,000 Animation & Post-Production Training for African Women – Apply Now! Image: Lagos University Nigerian creatives, What if we...
BFW Staff
May 152 min read
Tyler Perry Just Launched a Game-Changing Film Grant for Emerging Creatives—Here’s How to Apply!
Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read
Triggerfish and UNESCO Are Amplifying African Women’s Voices in Animation
Triggerfish, Africa’s trailblazing animation studio, has joined forces with UNESCO to launch an empowering initiative that’s set to...
BFW Staff
Jan 13 min read
Film Festivals
DIFF 2025: Tambay A. Obenson Breaks Down What’s Next for African Film Festivals
TAMBAY OBENSON African film journalist and strategist Tambay A. Obenson presented on The Future of Film Festivals at the 2025 Durban...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jul 213 min read
Wizkid Shuts Down Tribeca Red Carpet with Daughter & Jada Pollock at “Long Live Lagos” World Premiere
New York, NY — June 5, 2025 Global music icon Wizkid made a striking entrance at the world premiere of his new documentary, “Wizkid: Long...
Sanhdra Fon Dufe & Mary Temitope
Jun 61 min read
Red Sea Souk Project Market 2025 Now Open for Submissions: A Golden Gateway for Emerging Filmmakers from the Arab World, Africa, and Asia
2024 Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – [Date] – The Red Sea Souk Project Market has officially opened submissions...
BFW Staff
May 202 min read
Spike Lee Honours Denzel Washington with Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025 as Highest 2 Lowest Electrifies the Festival
Black excellence once again took the centre stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 201 min read
What Black Creatives Should Watch for at Cannes 2025
The 78th Cannes Film Festival, from May 13 to 24, 2025, in Cannes, France, showcases global cinematic artistry and is a significant...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 132 min read
FESTAC '77 Heads to Cannes 2025: A Bold Step for African Cinema
Ramsey Noah in FESTAC 77 -Soon To Be at Cannes The groundbreaking historical film FESTAC '77 has been officially selected by the...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
May 122 min read
CAMIFF 2025: Celebrating Cameroonian Cinema with Historic Moments and Prestigious Awards.
Photo Credit: BLACK FILM WIRE The Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) 2025 concluded on April 26 in Buea, marking a significant...
BFW Staff
Apr 282 min read
A Warm Christmas” Selected for Cannes 2025: A Milestone for African Children’s Cinema
The heartwarming family film A Warm Christmas has earned a prestigious spot at the 78th Cannes Film Festival following a successful...
BFW Staff
Apr 172 min read
Apps
Giveaways
Crossover recasting: Hollywood stars as Nollywood stars
Have you ever wondered who your favourite Nollywood actor would be if cross-cast with Hollywood actors? Well, we have done the analysis...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
1 day ago3 min read
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Tuesday Talk is here and we are bringing you this because sometimes, the therapy you need is a good conversation. Real talk. Great vibes...
Siona Sakah
4 days ago2 min read
See What Shimataver is up to with Language of the Wind
Last Year, Shimataver Igbawua was selected as one of the emerging young filmmakers by the British Council to develop short films under...
Siona Sakah
5 days ago2 min read
NEW MOVIE FRIDAY: DEVIL IS A LIAR.
Our Friday is filled with so much excitement from this anticipated movie, and it’s finally here! Devil Is a Liar has officially landed...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Aug 151 min read
Big Love, Bigger Budgets: African Music Royalty Celebrate Two Lavish Weddings
A Look inside the Chivido and Otedola white weddings. Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote, as VIP at both events #Chivido25 | #MrEaziwedding A...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Aug 125 min read
The AI Breakthrough Changing How Creators Work: ChatGPT-5
Just a day after unveiling its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, OpenAI responded to user feedback by reintroducing an...
Siona Sakah
Aug 124 min read
Spotlight: 6 Young Writers Shaping Africa Magic’s Next Chapter
Credit: Black Film Wire Africa Magic is entering its next storytelling era—and it’s being shaped by a new generation of writers who blend...
Miracle Winston Esin
Aug 74 min read
Your Mother-in-Law Could Never – Nollywood’s Most Iconic Evil MIL Characters
When it comes to unforgettable Nollywood roles, the wicked mother-in-law is a character that never goes out of style and no one delivers...
Fadilat Haruna
Aug 53 min read
Crossover recasting: Hollywood stars as Nollywood stars
Have you ever wondered who your favourite Nollywood actor would be if cross-cast with Hollywood actors? Well, we have done the analysis...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
1 day ago3 min read
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Tuesday Talk is here and we are bringing you this because sometimes, the therapy you need is a good conversation. Real talk. Great vibes...
Siona Sakah
4 days ago2 min read
See What Shimataver is up to with Language of the Wind
Last Year, Shimataver Igbawua was selected as one of the emerging young filmmakers by the British Council to develop short films under...
Siona Sakah
5 days ago2 min read
NEW MOVIE FRIDAY: DEVIL IS A LIAR.
Our Friday is filled with so much excitement from this anticipated movie, and it’s finally here! Devil Is a Liar has officially landed...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Aug 151 min read
Big Love, Bigger Budgets: African Music Royalty Celebrate Two Lavish Weddings
A Look inside the Chivido and Otedola white weddings. Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote, as VIP at both events #Chivido25 | #MrEaziwedding A...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Aug 125 min read
The AI Breakthrough Changing How Creators Work: ChatGPT-5
Just a day after unveiling its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, OpenAI responded to user feedback by reintroducing an...
Siona Sakah
Aug 124 min read
Spotlight: 6 Young Writers Shaping Africa Magic’s Next Chapter
Credit: Black Film Wire Africa Magic is entering its next storytelling era—and it’s being shaped by a new generation of writers who blend...
Miracle Winston Esin
Aug 74 min read
Your Mother-in-Law Could Never – Nollywood’s Most Iconic Evil MIL Characters
When it comes to unforgettable Nollywood roles, the wicked mother-in-law is a character that never goes out of style and no one delivers...
Fadilat Haruna
Aug 53 min read
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