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Afriquan Film is a series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry. Join us over these next 13 episodes as we speak to filmmakers, sales and distributions agents, streaming representatives, festival directors, commentators and more.
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Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Join us over these next 13 episodes as we speak to filmmakers, sales and distributions agents, streaming representatives, festival directors, commentators and more. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CREDITSHost: Yazz The StudentVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego 'DoouShii' TemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaCompany: Enraptured Odyssey
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 1 finds us talking with Showmax Publicist and africa.film founder, Kevin Kriedemann about streaming trends surrounding African programming, the current landscape of African film and the growing catalogue of African content being made for international audiences. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Kevin KriedemannVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationI Am Not A Witch [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerSoftie [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 2 finds us talking with award-winning film-maker Sam Soko about his journey making the Sundance-winning documentary Softie. This conversation then further delves into a discussion on the state of collaboration across African countries... Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Sam SokoVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii TemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationSoftie [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerBlack Girl [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBeats of The Antonov [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Other PodcastsNext Gen GreatsGiveonomics Brought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 3 finds us talking with Lebo Motaung AKA DJ Soso, the festival director of The Cherry Film Festival, on the value of film festivals as well as the logistics that go behind applying and navigating grant funds.... Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Lebo Motaung AKA DJ SosoVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii TemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationSkeem [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerJerusalema [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerKnuckle City [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Other PodcastsNext Gen Greats - Listen hereGiveonomics - Listen hereBrought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 4 finds us talking with Ayanda Sithebe, the SAFTA-Award winning founder of Actors Spaces and festival director of The Africa Rising International Film Festival. We speak to the multi-faceted creative on his journey becoming a casting coach, a casting director for show’s like BET’s Isono as well as his understanding of the state of South African Programming. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Ayanda SithebeVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii TemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationThe Letter Reader [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerThe Groom’s Price [Podcast Recommendation] - N/AJoe Bullet [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer, Full Film.Other PodcastsNext Gen GreatsGiveonomics Brought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 5 finds us talking with Linda Ginya, broadcaster, filmmaker and veteran events organizer of initiatives like Drive Thru Cinema (SA). The boisterous creative takes us into the world of events and his journey navigating that space with government sponsors and corporate clients in his effort to carve more space out for more audience development and participation within township areas. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Linda GinyaVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii ThemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationThis is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerLetters of Hope [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer.Other PodcastsNext Gen GreatsGiveonomics Brought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 6 finds us talking with Creatives Represented film advocate, Adwoa Ankoma about the current landscape with which law exists within African film, the implications that the growing global interest and investment means for our industry and whether we are prepared for it. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Adwoa AnkomaVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationCitation [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerShepherds and Butchers [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyDepartment of Sports Arts and Culture
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 7 finds us talking with Eccentric Circus Producer, Director and thespian, Xolani Nhlapo about his experiences navigating the new normal of shooting within Co-Vid and the implications that it's had. We also get a glimpse into how he finds the current state of South Africa's film and television industry as someone currently finding their feet within it. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Xolani NhlapoVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationA Zulu Christmas [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerNairobi Half-Life [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerOf Good Report [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 8 finds us exploring the state of South African film culture with filmmaker, photographer and film pundit Nqanawe Shangase. Our discussion explores our culture of film critique and conversation as well as the conservation of film culture and how it can grow within a local perspective. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Nqanawe ShangaseVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationThe Train of Salt and Sugar [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerNommer 37 [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerKnuckle City [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerMayfair [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Episode 9 finds us exploring how accessible African Cinema is for the casual viewer with Ugandan film enthusiast and podcaster Sharon Rwakatungu. Our discussion explores our culture of African film consumption and how accessible (or inaccessible it is), whilst comparing the differences between Ugandan and South African programming and film culture. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Sharon RwakatunguVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationViva Riva [Podcast and Guest Recommendation] - TrailerMossane [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer N/A (If you have a link to the trailer please provide and we will update.)The Battle of Algiers [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerKati Kati [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerNairobi Half Life [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerI Am Not A Witch [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Our tenth episode finds us diving into the sales and distribution end of the film industry with film producer and agent, Pascal Schmitz. Our conversation explores the infrastructure and mechanics that govern film distribution with a focus on where African film fits into it. It also dives into the various ways filmmakers can make themselves more viable to sales agents and distributors; both as aspirants and functioning filmmakers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Pascal SchmitzVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationOf Good Report [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerSew The Winter to My Skin [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass ShowcaseThe National Film and Video Foundation
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Our eleventh episode finds us diving into world of story development with script consultant, Tracey-Lee Rainers. Our conversation explores the process in which stories are developed for screen, the challenges that face this sector as well as how the industry's storytelling is developing. There are plenty of tips for prospective and aspiring writers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Tracey-Lee RainersVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationThe Delivery Boy [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerSeriously Single [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerHyenas [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass ShowcaseThe National Film and Video Foundation
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Our twelfth episode finds us diving into a programme that's developing a wealth of African filmmakers, Multichoice's Talent Factory [previously known as the Magic in Motion Academy]. Our guest is the pioneering filmmaker, Bobby Heaney, who runs the South African leg of the program that has since branched into four countries within the continent. Our conversation explores the Factory, of which our host was an initial recipient of, and the impact it has had on it's surrounding industries. There are plenty of tips for prospective and aspiring filmmakers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Bobby HeaneyVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationHappiness is A Four Letter Word [Guest Recommendation] - TrailerBrought To You By:Enraptured OdysseyThe Broke Ass ShowcaseThe National Film and Video Foundation
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Our Season 2 Opener finds us diving into the world of biopics through the eyes of one our acclaimed thespians and filmmakers, Thabo Rametsi. Thabo Rametsi brings us into the research and preparation that goes into adapting characters and stories that are drenched in real-life stories, some of the hurdles that can come with it as well as his general experiences working in films like Kalushi & Silverton Siege. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Thabo RametsiVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationJerusalema [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Season 2, Episode 2 finds us diving into the film technology and how it captures and relays African skin. Our guest is Ndumiso Mnguni, the pioneering filmmaker and colourist behind Digital Melanin Cinematography; a company that seeks to change the standard of how African aesthetic is captured. Within the episodes we explore Shirley Cards and the history of film and darker skin tones and how his movements seeks to broaden the scope of how film technology interacts with Melanated SkinFollow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Ndumiso MnguniVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationMother of George [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer
Afriquan Film a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Season 2, Episode 3 finds us diving into the world of film markets and various financial models with a veteran and venerated filmmaker. Our guest is Neil Brandt, a filmmaker who’s filmography is both extensive and diverse in format. Some recent highlights including Netflix’s chart-topping true-crime series, Senzo: The Murder of A Soccer Star, the supernatural anthology series: Emoyeni as well as a bevy of critically acclaimed documentaries that have competed and gained recognition at key festivals like Sundance & Hot Docs… He also sits on the board of The Durban Filmmart, and has served on the boards of SASFED, IPO and DFA. Brandt has also been a juror at the International Emmys, the SAFTA's and is a founding member of Moon Valley Studio.Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Neil BrandtVoice Artist: Nomava KibareScript and Edit: Yalezo NjugunaOriginal Music Produced by: DoouShiiProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationAtlantics [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Season 2, Episode 4 finds us talking with cultural curator and journalist Mitchell Harper. The activist and decolonial creative brings us into the world of crafting conversations, panels and discussions for film festivals and markets. His extensive work has seen him work for beloved events like The Durban Filmmart, Berlinale, Durban International Film Festival, AFRIFF and more. Join us as explains how he chooses topics, manages speakers and explains the general landscape of the global south when it comes to film festival funding. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Mitchell HarperVoice Artist: Nomava KibareResearch and Direction: Yalezo NjugunaPost-Production: LiMotiveOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii ThemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationThis is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerBrought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyNFVF PESP Fund
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.Our first guest of the 2023 is a multi-faceted filmmaker who has racked up multiple SAFTA nominations and even an African Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Lucky Specials. His directorial debut film, Pusha Pressa Phanda won multiple awards at the 2021 Durban International Film Festival including The Artistic Bravery Award; and was our opening feature film for the Afriquan Film Club. I am talking about the dynamic Richard Lukunku. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Richard LukunkuVoice Artist: Nomava KibareResearch and Direction: Yalezo NjugunaPost-Production: Marcus AriesOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii ThemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationTouki Bouki [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerGereza is available on E-Vod & Amazon PrimeBrought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyNFVF PESP Fund
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.This episode finds us diving into the world of commissioning editing and African programming with executive producer Mark Madai. As a commissioning editor, Mark Madai has worked for both Multichoice and e-TV within different capacities. This episode aims to look at the roles and responsibilities of a commissioning editor as well as some of the considerations that a channel has to make when it comes to managing the ratings on a long-form piece content. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Mark madaiVoice Artist: Nomava KibareResearch and Direction: Yalezo NjugunaPost-Production: Li'MotiveOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii ThemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationTouki Bouki [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerGereza is available on E-Vod & Amazon PrimeBrought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyNFVF PESP Fund
Afriquan Film is a podcast series in which we shall explore our continent’s cinematic landscape through film recommendations, as well as conversations with pertinent practitioners working within this creative industry.This episode finds us exploring the relationship between music, film and history with a director that has a storied history that has encompassed it. From music making and music video producing to directing within the ad-industry; Mbele's journey has culminated into the soulful directorial debut that is Music Is My Life: The Joseph Shabalala Story. A music documentary that explores the legendary figure behind Ladysmith Black Mambazo, his life's journey and work in building the cultural reservoir that has become world-beloved, winning multiple Grammys in the process. In this episode we got into Mpumi Mbele's journey into filmmaking as well as understanding what it takes to create a documentary that functions at the scale of what Music Is My Life is. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Twitter for more information. CreditsHost: Yazz The StudentGuest: Mpumi MbeleVoice Artist: Nomava KibareResearch and Direction: Yalezo NjugunaPost-Production: Marcus AriesOriginal Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii ThemaProducers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa NjugunaFilm RecommendationMapantsula [Podcast Recommendation] - TrailerBrought to you by:Enraptured OdysseyNFVF PESP Fund
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