Film + TV
22 May 2020
Alton Mason's Lagos-Shot Coming-of-Age Short Film
The model's new project was released as a social impact campaign to help COVID-19 relief in Nigeria in collaboration with Melanin Unscripted.
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Film + TV
16 July 2019
Watch Nadine Ibrahim's Evocative Short Film 'I Am Not Corrupt'
The 4-minute film by the Nigerian director explores the interplay of various factors contributing to Nigeria's current political climate.
Video
19 July 2018
Watch Shane Eagle and Fred Mercury’s Perverse Short Film ‘ Vertigo’
You were never ready for that ending. *gags*
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21 May 2018
The Nigerian Shorts Program at This Year's New York African Film Festival Challenges the Nollywood Status Quo
These films at the 25th New York African Film Festival features a new generation of filmmakers who are transforming our understanding of the continent.
Film + TV
13 March 2018
This Video Explores the Rise of Nigeria's Animation Industry
Is animation the future of Nigerian cinema? A new video from BBC Africa, breaks it all down.
Arts + Culture
14 November 2017
Performa 17: The Nest Collective Explores Afrofuturism, Black Silence & Protest in Film
The Kenyan collective's short film program at Performa 17 is an emphasis on the strength of black presence.
News Brief
25 October 2017
Gabourey Sidibe Makes Her Directorial Debut In This New Short Film
"The Tale of Four" is a film inspired by Nina Simone's "Four Women" and tells the story of multi-faced black women fighting for justice.
Video
16 May 2014
Kenzo x Shabazz Palaces' Fashion Film Starring Eritrean Model Grace Mahary
Kenzo collaborate with Shabazz Palaces and director Khalil Joseph to deliver a fashion film presenting their S/ S 14 collection starring Grace Mahary.
Film + TV
04 February 2013
Quacks: Hilarious Short Film
Check out this short African film by Abba Makama, which tells the story of young Nigerian elites who have to decide whether or not to join the revolution or watch from the sidelines.
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