A Collaboration of Africa Film Producers
We are dedicated to shaping an independent production industry across Africa that is comparable to best international standards. It is our aim to listen to the voice of independent film, television, animation and digital producers in Africa and address the needs of the sector by using our knowledge and expertise to deliver a strong and sustainable position for all.
Posts
- Filming a Wedding Documentary Across African BordersA wedding documentary is supposed to feel intimate and immediate, but the moment a project crosses a national boundary, the entire shoot becomes an exercise in…
- Producing a Culinary Travel Series Across AfricaA travel series centred on African culinary traditions needs to do more than move between attractive locations and memorable meals. Food carries history,…
- Hosting a Screenwriting Competition That Lifts Emerging African WritersAfrican storytelling is enjoying a remarkable moment. Films from Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Accra are travelling further than ever, and the appetite for…
- Building a Network of African Film Distributors for Theatrical ReleasesAfrican cinema has a growing audience, yet many strong films still struggle to reach screens beyond their country of origin. A producer may secure festival…
- Filming with dignity: ethics in African charity documentariesCharity documentaries about Africa have long held a complicated place in global cinema. They promise emotional engagement, raise funds, and bring attention to…
- A working budget for film festival travel and accommodationWhen a festival acceptance email lands, the first burst of excitement is quickly followed by the quiet arithmetic of getting there. For independent African…
- Scheduling African Shoots From An Australian Production BaseAustralia and Africa sit on opposite sides of the Indo-Atlantic corridor, and that distance shapes every minute of a producer's pre-production day. A call…
- Crafting a Horror Film Drawn from African FolkloreHorror has always borrowed from local legend, and African folklore offers a treasury of narratives that have rarely reached global genre cinema. From water…
- Developing an African Film Marketing Plan for Diaspora AudiencesA film made in Africa can travel far beyond its original release territory, yet diaspora audiences are not a single global segment. A Kenyan drama may speak…
- Guiding Non-Professional Performers on African ProductionsThe global appetite for African storytelling has never been stronger, and Australian producers are well placed to help shape what comes next. From Lagos to…
Get to know who we are
We are seeking to create synergies within the entertainment and media industry for easy access to contacts and information about the represented countries.
We are working towards our inaugural Film Festival to recognize and promote African content and award-winning films and projects.
We aspire to collaborate with the members, create a platform for African producers to interact and share knowledge to improve the industry.
