$10,000 In Financing Goes To Five
New Moviemakers For Their Short Films
New York, October 6th, 2011 . For a fourth consecutive year, Focus Features. Africa First program for short films, the worldwide film company.s initiative earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, has awarded five filmmakers $10,000 apiece, Focus CEO James Schamus announced today.
The uniquely conceived initiative offers eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded the $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental Africa and tapping into the resources of the film industry there. Of equal importance, the program brings the filmmakers together with each other and with a renowned group of advisors, major figures in the African film world, for support and mentorship. The short films coming out of the program have been showcased at the Sundance, Toronto, and Berlin Film Festivals; the Film Society of...
New Moviemakers For Their Short Films
New York, October 6th, 2011 . For a fourth consecutive year, Focus Features. Africa First program for short films, the worldwide film company.s initiative earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, has awarded five filmmakers $10,000 apiece, Focus CEO James Schamus announced today.
The uniquely conceived initiative offers eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded the $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental Africa and tapping into the resources of the film industry there. Of equal importance, the program brings the filmmakers together with each other and with a renowned group of advisors, major figures in the African film world, for support and mentorship. The short films coming out of the program have been showcased at the Sundance, Toronto, and Berlin Film Festivals; the Film Society of...
- 10/6/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
As announced earlier this week, the first class of Focus Features’ Africa First Shorts Program, which traveled the globe last year, will finally be available in formats that the rest of the world can see them on, if you weren’t at any of the film festivals in which they screened. And I know a lot of you haven’t seen them!
Well, now you’ll get your opportunity. You have 1 of 3 ways. First, you can purchase or rent the compilation Right Now on Amazon.com’s VOD service – $2.99 for a 48-hour rental; $9.99 to buy. Secondly, if you’re not fund of Amazon’s service, though I don’t know why you wouldn’t be, the films will be available on iTunes on April 26th, about 2 weeks from now. And, third, if you’re “old-fashioned” like Sergio, you’ll be able to pick up a compilation on DVD on May 10th.
Well, now you’ll get your opportunity. You have 1 of 3 ways. First, you can purchase or rent the compilation Right Now on Amazon.com’s VOD service – $2.99 for a 48-hour rental; $9.99 to buy. Secondly, if you’re not fund of Amazon’s service, though I don’t know why you wouldn’t be, the films will be available on iTunes on April 26th, about 2 weeks from now. And, third, if you’re “old-fashioned” like Sergio, you’ll be able to pick up a compilation on DVD on May 10th.
- 4/13/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
Should have announced this already, but better late than never, right? Besides, the dates are still in the future.
The first class of Focus Features’ Africa First Shorts Program, which traveled the globe last year, will finally be available in formats that the rest of the world can see them on, if you weren’t at any of the film festivals in which they screened. And I know a lot of you haven’t seen them!
Well, you’ll get your opportunity when they first make it to iTunes on April 26th, about 2 weeks from now. And if you’re “old-fashioned” like Sergio, you’ll be able to pick up a compilation of all 5 shorts on DVD on May 10th.
The 4 films that make up the freshman class of the Africa First Shorts Program include: futuristic sci-fi tale Pumzi by Wanuri Kahiu (Kenya); public transportation musical Saint Louis Blues by Dyana Gaye (Senegal); The Tunnel,...
The first class of Focus Features’ Africa First Shorts Program, which traveled the globe last year, will finally be available in formats that the rest of the world can see them on, if you weren’t at any of the film festivals in which they screened. And I know a lot of you haven’t seen them!
Well, you’ll get your opportunity when they first make it to iTunes on April 26th, about 2 weeks from now. And if you’re “old-fashioned” like Sergio, you’ll be able to pick up a compilation of all 5 shorts on DVD on May 10th.
The 4 films that make up the freshman class of the Africa First Shorts Program include: futuristic sci-fi tale Pumzi by Wanuri Kahiu (Kenya); public transportation musical Saint Louis Blues by Dyana Gaye (Senegal); The Tunnel,...
- 4/11/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
2011 Entry Period For Focus Features.
Africa First Program To Commence May 16th;
$10,000 In Financing Apiece Earmarked For New Filmmakers
Focus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program . entering its fourth year . beginning Monday, May 16th and continuing through Monday, August 22nd. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.
The uniquely conceived initiative, with funds earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, is for the fourth consecutive year offering eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental Africa and tapping into the resources of the film industry there. The program also brings the filmmakers together with each other and with a renowned group of advisors, major figures in the African film world, for support and mentorship. Complete details on Africa First . including application information . can be accessed year-round through www.
Africa First Program To Commence May 16th;
$10,000 In Financing Apiece Earmarked For New Filmmakers
Focus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program . entering its fourth year . beginning Monday, May 16th and continuing through Monday, August 22nd. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.
The uniquely conceived initiative, with funds earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, is for the fourth consecutive year offering eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental Africa and tapping into the resources of the film industry there. The program also brings the filmmakers together with each other and with a renowned group of advisors, major figures in the African film world, for support and mentorship. Complete details on Africa First . including application information . can be accessed year-round through www.
- 3/2/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here’s a program we’ve given a lot of ink to on this website, so I won’t rehash. Just read the press release received today, for all the relevant info…
For Immediate Release: 2011 Entry Period For Focus Features’ Africa First Program To Commence May 16th
2011 Entry Period For Focus Features’
Africa First Program To Commence May 16th;
$10,000 In Financing Apiece Earmarked For New Filmmakers
New York , March 2nd, 2011 – Focus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program – entering its fourth year – beginning Monday, May 16th and continuing through Monday, August 22nd. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.
The uniquely conceived initiative, with funds earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, is for the fourth consecutive year offering eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental...
For Immediate Release: 2011 Entry Period For Focus Features’ Africa First Program To Commence May 16th
2011 Entry Period For Focus Features’
Africa First Program To Commence May 16th;
$10,000 In Financing Apiece Earmarked For New Filmmakers
New York , March 2nd, 2011 – Focus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program – entering its fourth year – beginning Monday, May 16th and continuing through Monday, August 22nd. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.
The uniquely conceived initiative, with funds earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, is for the fourth consecutive year offering eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded $10,000 in financing for pre-production, production, and/or post-production on their narrative short film made in continental...
- 3/2/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
121 films later… another installment of the Pan African Film Festival (Paff) in Los Angeles, CA, came to a close on Wednesday, the 23rd, with the announcement of its filmmaker awards.
Prizes were handed out for the following categories: Best Narrative Feature, Best First Feature Film, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short, and Audience Favorite awards.
I was extremely pleased to see João Daniel Tikhomiroff’s Besouro win the Best Narrative Feature prize. It’s a film we’ve touted on this blog for the last 2 years, since initially hearing about it. The film is still without North American distribution, as far as I know, and it needs all the press and push it can get. I hope it’s eventually picked up – even if it’s a straight-to-dvd release.
Ava DuVernay’s I Will Follow received the well-deserved Best First Feature Film award.
And the Jamie Foxx-executive produced Thunder Soul,...
Prizes were handed out for the following categories: Best Narrative Feature, Best First Feature Film, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short, and Audience Favorite awards.
I was extremely pleased to see João Daniel Tikhomiroff’s Besouro win the Best Narrative Feature prize. It’s a film we’ve touted on this blog for the last 2 years, since initially hearing about it. The film is still without North American distribution, as far as I know, and it needs all the press and push it can get. I hope it’s eventually picked up – even if it’s a straight-to-dvd release.
Ava DuVernay’s I Will Follow received the well-deserved Best First Feature Film award.
And the Jamie Foxx-executive produced Thunder Soul,...
- 2/25/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
If you’re a cable subscriber who receives The Africa Channel, you’re in luck to see a few award-winning short films–which we’ve highlighted in previous postings–make their television premiere in honor of Black History Month.
Africa First Program, a project created by Focus Features Films, has joined with The Africa Channel and will debut four successful shorts resulting from the initiative. Here’s a schedule and description lifted from The Africa Channel website.
The Africa Channel, the first mainstream television network in the U.S. fully dedicated to showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa, will premiere four short films produced under Focus Features’ Africa First Program, as part of a series on young filmmakers that honors Black History Month in February.
On Friday, February 18 from 8-9 pm Est, The Africa Channel will open the young filmmakers’ series with the special Africa First: Behind the Cameras,...
Africa First Program, a project created by Focus Features Films, has joined with The Africa Channel and will debut four successful shorts resulting from the initiative. Here’s a schedule and description lifted from The Africa Channel website.
The Africa Channel, the first mainstream television network in the U.S. fully dedicated to showcasing the richness, diversity and beauty of modern Africa, will premiere four short films produced under Focus Features’ Africa First Program, as part of a series on young filmmakers that honors Black History Month in February.
On Friday, February 18 from 8-9 pm Est, The Africa Channel will open the young filmmakers’ series with the special Africa First: Behind the Cameras,...
- 2/7/2011
- by Cynthia
- ShadowAndAct
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