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18 September 2018
Congolese Actor Stéphane Bak on His Intense Experience Shooting 'The Mercy of the Jungle' In Uganda
We catch up with the actor after the film made its North American premiere at TIFF.
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17 September 2018
Jahmil X.T. Qubeka on Telling the Visceral Story of South Africa's Legendary Outlaw, John Kepe
We touch base with the South African director for an in-depth review on his second TIFF premiere, 'Sew The Winter To My Skin.'
Film + TV
13 September 2018
We Spoke to Kenyan Filmmaker Ng'endo Mukii About Taking Part in TIFF's Filmmaker Lab
Mukii was the only African to take part in the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival's professional development program.
Film + TV
31 August 2018
'aKasha' Is the Sudanese Comedy Headed to 2 Major Film Festivals Without Its Stars
Kamal Ramadan and Mohamed Chakado will be unable to attend the Venice Film Festival world premiere and TIFF due to Uganda refusing departure.
West Africa
27 August 2018
Watch the Trailer for 'Lionheart'—Nollywood Vet Genevieve Nnaji's Directorial Debut
This film comically shines a light on sexism in the workplace and tackles the saying, "family and business don't mix."
Film + TV
25 July 2018
These 5 Black Directors Are Set To Premiere Films at TIFF 2018
From Amma Asante to Barry Jenkins, this year's Toronto International Film Festival is in for stand-out, fresh perspectives in black cinema.
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