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
| Title | Date | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| How to Organize a Co-Working Space for Freelance Film Professionals | Independent film professionals rarely work in a single place or follow a predictable schedule. A producer may be developing a documentary in the morning, a… | |
| The Challenges of Securing Clearances for Archival Footage in Africa | Archival footage can give an African film the texture that newly shot material cannot reproduce: a political rally filmed decades ago, a city street before… | |
| Producing a Music Video That Showcases African Fashion and Dance | A music video built around African fashion and dance can do far more than accompany a song. It can introduce a visual language, preserve movement traditions,… | |
| Building University Partnerships for African Film Production | Universities can give independent producers access to equipment, emerging talent, specialist knowledge and structured production support without the overheads… | |
| Developing a Production Budget Template for African Web Series | A strong budget is the financial blueprint for a web series. It translates a creative idea into practical decisions about locations, cast, crew, equipment,… | |
| Subtitling African Languages Beyond Standard Orthography | Subtitles are often treated as a technical layer placed beneath an image. In practice, they are a form of interpretation, cultural preservation, and audience… | |
| Building Audience Momentum for an African Independent Film | A strong social media campaign can help an African independent film find its audience long before the premiere. It can introduce the story, create recognition… | |
| Securing Film Equipment Insurance In Remote African Locations | Producing a film in a remote African location involves practical risks that are easy to underestimate. Cameras, lenses, lighting units, sound systems, drones,… | |
| The Script Supervisor’s Role in Low-Resource Film Production | A script supervisor protects the connection between one shot and the next. On a feature film, television episode, documentary reconstruction, or short film,… | |
| How to Build a Distribution Plan for a Nollywood-Style Thriller | A Nollywood-style thriller is built for momentum. It may combine family conflict, spiritual danger, crime, romance, social pressure, and sharp reversals within… |
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.
