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Grants
Outlast Arts Education Celebrates Black and Native Creatives with New Opportunities
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to put your art out into the world, this might be it. Every month, Outlast Arts Education puts together a love letter to creativity in the form of a curated list of grants, workshops, and contests made especially for Black and Native artists. From screenwriting to poetry, filmmaking to nonfiction, it’s a growing space where BIPOC voices are seen, celebrated, and supported. Think of it as your monthly reminder that your art deserves room to
Siona Sakah
Oct 222 min read
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
Film Festivals
The New Year of Return: How the Asantehene's Barbados Visit Rewrites 400 Years of History
Bridgetown, Barbados – The Diaspora is mostly familiar with Hollywood’s blockbusters kings presented by Marvel and other American studios. We've watched The King's Speech , where a stammering monarch finds his voice to lead a nation through war. We've felt the weight of T'Challa returning to Wakanda to claim his throne in Black Panther . We've laughed as Prince Akeem crossed an ocean to find love in Coming to America I & II. But on November 11, 2025, something far more prof
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 199 min read
Nigeria's "19" Premieres at GUBA, Lands in Barbados Schools. Is This the Future of Afro-Caribbean Co-Productions?
From L to R, Tola Odunsi, Sola Sobowale, Stan Nze in post-screening conversation hosted by Stephanie Busari | Image- Jot Photography(for GUBA) Bridgetown, Barbados The first day of the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum 2025 concluded with something unexpected: a standing ovation for a Nigerian film that would, within hours, become part of Barbados' national curriculum. On the evening of November 10, after a full day of panels on reparations, financial integration, and diaspora i
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 158 min read
Celebs Spotted at GUBA 2025: From Nollywood Legends to NFL Stars, Here's Who Pulled Up to Barbados
GUBA 2025 | Photography by Ernest Simmons For GUBA Bridgetown, Barbados – Listen, the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum isn't your average conference. This is what happens when you mix high-stakes business with culture, purpose, and a guest list that looks like the Oscars decided to collaborate with the African Union. From NFL stars to Nollywood royalty, civil rights icons to Afrobeats architects, Barbados became the epicenter of Black excellence last week. And honey, everyone
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 146 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 312 min read
Cameroon Shines at SVAFF 16: Two Films, One Proud Nation
By Sahndra Fon Dufe Director of Media, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) Festival Dates: October 10–13, 2025 Silicon Valley, California, USA At this year’s Silicon Valley Film Festival, Cameroonian creatives took center stage by featuring two standout films from the Cameroonian talent pool, “Till Death” by Yana Billé-Chung and “Lights Out” by Enah John Scott each . Each of these films reflected the nation’s cinematic evolution and growing international acclaim.
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 305 min read
Nollywood Icons Sola Sobowale, Tola Odunsi & Stan Nze Set to Grace Historic GUBA Awards in Barbados.
First-Ever Caribbean Edition Brings Africa-Caribbean Collaboration to New Heights with Exclusive World Premiere For the first time in its 16-year history, the prestigious GUBA Awards is expanding into the Caribbean, bringing three of Nollywood's most dynamic talents to Barbados for an exclusive world premiere screening of their highly anticipated feature film, 19 . Sola Sobowale ( King of Boys, Netflix ), Stan Nze ( Rattlesnake, Netflix ) and Tola Odunsi (Director, The M
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 253 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 236 min read
Adobe’s Exclusive Reception: A Night with Creatives & Innovators
(In collaboration with SVAFF x Adobe) 92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend. October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Rejoice Abutsa, Founder(SVAFF) Chike Nwoffiah, Tejiri Adjekpiyede, Sahndra Fon Dufe at Adobe, SVAFF 2025 October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose CREDIT: RICE MEDIA On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) traded its screening rooms for the glass-lined corridors of innovation at Adobe World Headquarters, a perfect convergence of creativity an
Adesewa Ojo
Oct 224 min read
Apps
Giveaways
Interview: Sahndra Fon Dufe Talks Faith and Cross-Continental Growth in Black Film Wire’s First Year
In this exclusive interview, Sahndra Fon Dufe shares how Black Film Wire became a leading voice for Black filmmakers across continents in just one year.
John Eriomala
2 days ago15 min read
The Herd Review: A Maudlin Sojourn Saved By Thematic Excellence
The Herd Review: A Maudlin Sojourn Saved By Thematic Excellence
Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut falters on a technical level but shines as a reflection of Nigeria’s growing insecurity crisis.
John Eriomala
3 days ago5 min read
A Post-Thanksgiving Reflection: Looking Back at a Big Year in Black Film
Credit: Black Film Wire Although Thanksgiving may have passed just a few days ago, as the year races into its final stretch, it still feels like the right moment to pause and acknowledge amazing moments, especially in the world of Black film and storytelling. Because if there’s one thing this year has reminded us of, it’s that gratitude doesn’t always arrive on a date. Sometimes, it settles in after the noise fades and we have space to look back at how far the culture has mov
Miracle Winston Esin
6 days ago2 min read
Black Films to Binge-Watch This Thanksgiving Weekend
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and if there’s anything we all know, it’s that the real celebration begins the day after when the leftovers hit their peak flavor, the blankets come out and binge-watching becomes a full-time job. So, if you're settling into the weekend and want movies that feel like family, culture, history, laughter, healing, and the true meaning of gratitude, here’s a perfect watchlist to dive into. And of course, we’re starting with the ultimate classic… Soul
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Nov 282 min read
African Pictures International Drops a Black Friday PR Deal You Can’t Ignore
If you know African Pictures International and their team, you already know they deliver excellence and this Black Friday, they’ve decided to share that excellence with everyone. In the spirit of Thankgiving, African Pictures International is running a Black Friday promo on all PR packages, giving brands, founders, creators and businesses the chance to access high–quality press release services at unmatched rates. Now let’s get into the real juice of this deal, because hon
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Nov 273 min read
From Surulere to Stardom: Wizkid’s Untold Story Comes Alive
Some artists make music, Wizkid , Machala, Daddy Yo, Biggest Bird, Popsy, Big Wiz, Starboy makes history. The Nigerian Grammy award-winning superstar is the only one of his generation whose name can sit alongside the late Fela Kuti , and this documentary brings every side of him to life, giving fans a rare look at the man, the music, and the movement behind the legend. This isn’t just a superstar sharing his story. It’s a legend reclaiming his narrative. SWAN GALLET/WWD/G
Siona Sakah
Nov 262 min read
Daniel Etim Effiong's "The Herd" Arrives on No 1 on Netflix Nigeria - And the Conversation Has Already Begun
THE HERD ON NETFLIX Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut The Herd has barely landed on Netflix and it's already emerged as one of the most talked-about and most divisive Nollywood titles of 2025. After a robust theatrical run in Nigeria beginning October 17, the crime thriller premiered on Netflix across Africa on November 21, immediately ascending to No. 1 in Nigeria's movie chart while claiming Top 3 positions in Kenya and South Africa. Within days, the film ac
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 255 min read
Chadwick Boseman Posthumously Awarded Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler, and Simone Ledward-Boseman Lead a Powerful Tribute to the Late Actor Letitia Wright, Chadwick Boseman gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star | Image - GETTY Chadwick Boseman, the trailblazing actor whose performances reshaped Black cinematic storytelling, has been posthumously honored with the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held Thursday in Los Angeles, drew friends, collaborators, and loved ones who gathered to celebrate a life
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 204 min read
Interview: Sahndra Fon Dufe Talks Faith and Cross-Continental Growth in Black Film Wire’s First Year
In this exclusive interview, Sahndra Fon Dufe shares how Black Film Wire became a leading voice for Black filmmakers across continents in just one year.
John Eriomala
2 days ago15 min read
The Herd Review: A Maudlin Sojourn Saved By Thematic Excellence
The Herd Review: A Maudlin Sojourn Saved By Thematic Excellence
Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut falters on a technical level but shines as a reflection of Nigeria’s growing insecurity crisis.
John Eriomala
3 days ago5 min read
A Post-Thanksgiving Reflection: Looking Back at a Big Year in Black Film
Credit: Black Film Wire Although Thanksgiving may have passed just a few days ago, as the year races into its final stretch, it still feels like the right moment to pause and acknowledge amazing moments, especially in the world of Black film and storytelling. Because if there’s one thing this year has reminded us of, it’s that gratitude doesn’t always arrive on a date. Sometimes, it settles in after the noise fades and we have space to look back at how far the culture has mov
Miracle Winston Esin
6 days ago2 min read
Black Films to Binge-Watch This Thanksgiving Weekend
Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and if there’s anything we all know, it’s that the real celebration begins the day after when the leftovers hit their peak flavor, the blankets come out and binge-watching becomes a full-time job. So, if you're settling into the weekend and want movies that feel like family, culture, history, laughter, healing, and the true meaning of gratitude, here’s a perfect watchlist to dive into. And of course, we’re starting with the ultimate classic… Soul
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Nov 282 min read
African Pictures International Drops a Black Friday PR Deal You Can’t Ignore
If you know African Pictures International and their team, you already know they deliver excellence and this Black Friday, they’ve decided to share that excellence with everyone. In the spirit of Thankgiving, African Pictures International is running a Black Friday promo on all PR packages, giving brands, founders, creators and businesses the chance to access high–quality press release services at unmatched rates. Now let’s get into the real juice of this deal, because hon
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Nov 273 min read
From Surulere to Stardom: Wizkid’s Untold Story Comes Alive
Some artists make music, Wizkid , Machala, Daddy Yo, Biggest Bird, Popsy, Big Wiz, Starboy makes history. The Nigerian Grammy award-winning superstar is the only one of his generation whose name can sit alongside the late Fela Kuti , and this documentary brings every side of him to life, giving fans a rare look at the man, the music, and the movement behind the legend. This isn’t just a superstar sharing his story. It’s a legend reclaiming his narrative. SWAN GALLET/WWD/G
Siona Sakah
Nov 262 min read
Daniel Etim Effiong's "The Herd" Arrives on No 1 on Netflix Nigeria - And the Conversation Has Already Begun
THE HERD ON NETFLIX Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut The Herd has barely landed on Netflix and it's already emerged as one of the most talked-about and most divisive Nollywood titles of 2025. After a robust theatrical run in Nigeria beginning October 17, the crime thriller premiered on Netflix across Africa on November 21, immediately ascending to No. 1 in Nigeria's movie chart while claiming Top 3 positions in Kenya and South Africa. Within days, the film ac
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 255 min read
Chadwick Boseman Posthumously Awarded Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler, and Simone Ledward-Boseman Lead a Powerful Tribute to the Late Actor Letitia Wright, Chadwick Boseman gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star | Image - GETTY Chadwick Boseman, the trailblazing actor whose performances reshaped Black cinematic storytelling, has been posthumously honored with the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held Thursday in Los Angeles, drew friends, collaborators, and loved ones who gathered to celebrate a life
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 204 min read
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