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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


When & Where: 9 days to Go, SVAFF 2025 Official Screening Schedules Announced
svaff.org Only 9 days to go before San Jose transforms into the beating heart of African cinema! The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF 2025) is rolling out a dazzling showcase of films, red carpets, live performances, and cultural celebrations. With the official screening schedule finally unveiled, festival-goers and virtual fans can start mapping out their journey through three days of pure storytelling bliss. From red carpets to fashion shows, from powerful shorts

Siona Sakah
Oct 12 min read


Approaching Silicon Valley Film Festival (SVAFF) 16th Edition
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) returns for its 16th edition, scheduled to take place from October 9 to 12, 2025, in San...

Siona Sakah
Sep 192 min read


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
Apps
Giveaways


Nollywood Movies Everyone’s Watching on YouTube This October 2025
Nollywood is serving pure entertainment this October! From swoon-worthy romances to pulse-racing thrillers, YouTube is buzzing with new...

Siona Sakah
Oct 93 min read


Osas Ighodaro, Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London
Osas Ighodaro , Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London The much-anticipated 3 Cold Dishes made...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 92 min read


Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025: Unity Over Division in African Fashion & Culture
AFLA 2025 | Styled By Bekee, Photography By Mark Gunter (GETTY IMAGES) Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025 Celebrates Diversity In Style B y...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 24 min read


When & Where: 9 days to Go, SVAFF 2025 Official Screening Schedules Announced
svaff.org Only 9 days to go before San Jose transforms into the beating heart of African cinema! The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF 2025) is rolling out a dazzling showcase of films, red carpets, live performances, and cultural celebrations. With the official screening schedule finally unveiled, festival-goers and virtual fans can start mapping out their journey through three days of pure storytelling bliss. From red carpets to fashion shows, from powerful shorts

Siona Sakah
Oct 12 min read


Filmhouse Group Powers Up Africa’s Film Scene at AFFF 2025
africafilmfinanceforum.com Something BIG is happening in Africa! Filmhouse Group just teamed up with the Africa Film Finance Forum...

Siona Sakah
Sep 261 min read


SBB Media to Launch Her Story Global — A Platform Amplifying African Women’s Voices — with a Brunch & Readings Event in New York during UNGA High-Level Week
New York, USA & Lagos, Nigeria — September 2025 — SBB Media will unveil Her Story Global , its flagship publishing and storytelling...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 252 min read


Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling
Credit: The gingerrr girls Picture this. Four powerhouse women in Nollywood decided not to wait for anyone’s permission. They came...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Sep 222 min read


Black Creatives and African Leaders Are Taking UNGA80 by Storm
The UN may host world leaders, but the real buzz this week is creativity, culture, and African innovation lighting up the city. At...

Siona Sakah
Sep 213 min read


Nollywood Movies Everyone’s Watching on YouTube This October 2025
Nollywood is serving pure entertainment this October! From swoon-worthy romances to pulse-racing thrillers, YouTube is buzzing with new...

Siona Sakah
Oct 93 min read


Osas Ighodaro, Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London
Osas Ighodaro , Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London The much-anticipated 3 Cold Dishes made...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 92 min read


Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025: Unity Over Division in African Fashion & Culture
AFLA 2025 | Styled By Bekee, Photography By Mark Gunter (GETTY IMAGES) Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025 Celebrates Diversity In Style B y...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 24 min read


When & Where: 9 days to Go, SVAFF 2025 Official Screening Schedules Announced
svaff.org Only 9 days to go before San Jose transforms into the beating heart of African cinema! The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF 2025) is rolling out a dazzling showcase of films, red carpets, live performances, and cultural celebrations. With the official screening schedule finally unveiled, festival-goers and virtual fans can start mapping out their journey through three days of pure storytelling bliss. From red carpets to fashion shows, from powerful shorts

Siona Sakah
Oct 12 min read


Filmhouse Group Powers Up Africa’s Film Scene at AFFF 2025
africafilmfinanceforum.com Something BIG is happening in Africa! Filmhouse Group just teamed up with the Africa Film Finance Forum...

Siona Sakah
Sep 261 min read


SBB Media to Launch Her Story Global — A Platform Amplifying African Women’s Voices — with a Brunch & Readings Event in New York during UNGA High-Level Week
New York, USA & Lagos, Nigeria — September 2025 — SBB Media will unveil Her Story Global , its flagship publishing and storytelling...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 252 min read


Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling
Credit: The gingerrr girls Picture this. Four powerhouse women in Nollywood decided not to wait for anyone’s permission. They came...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Sep 222 min read


Black Creatives and African Leaders Are Taking UNGA80 by Storm
The UN may host world leaders, but the real buzz this week is creativity, culture, and African innovation lighting up the city. At...

Siona Sakah
Sep 213 min read
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