Afriquan Film

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 Season 3 premiere finds us talking with Alta Global Media's Steven Adams. Within this episode we find out a bit about his journey into the film industry and into Talent Management. The conversation explores what Talent Management and re is as well as Steven Adams' incredibly prolific journey within various sectors of the Film Industry from VFX productions and film festivals all the way to his work with Alta Global Media and growing more relations between African Americans and the African continent. Credits Host: Yalezo Njuguna Guest: Mark Madai Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: Li'Motive Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Silverton Siege Available on Netflix Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey

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. Welcome the season finale of Afriquan Film Season 2. Our final guest is a champion of the arts who knows how to set the bar. Her career is of one who is actively celebrates craft. Whether it was in the publishing space as a Strategic Marketing Manager and Editor in Chief to her current role as the Head of Operations at the NFVF. This episode finds us exploring the financial sustainability of the South African industry; covering topics from financial models and distribution all the way co-production agreements South Africa has with the rest of the African continent and internationally. In this episode we get into Onke Dumeko's journey with the National Film and Video Foundation and her perspective on our industry through this lens Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & Twitter for more information. Credits Host: Yalezo Njuguna AKA Yazz The Student Guest: Onke Dumeko Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Sew The Winter To My Skin [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey

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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Mpumi Mbele Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: Marcus Aries Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Mapantsula [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey NFVF 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Mark madai Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: Li'Motive Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Touki Bouki [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Gereza is available on E-Vod & Amazon Prime Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey NFVF 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Richard Lukunku Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: Marcus Aries Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Touki Bouki [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Gereza is available on E-Vod & Amazon Prime Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey NFVF 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. 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Mitchell Harper Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna Post-Production: LiMotive Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation This is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey NFVF PESP Fund

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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Neil Brandt Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Atlantics [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 Skin Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Ndumiso Mnguni Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Mother 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. 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Thabo Rametsi Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Jerusalema [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. 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Bobby Heaney Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Happiness is A Four Letter Word [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The Broke Ass Showcase The 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Tracey-Lee Rainers Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation The Delivery Boy [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Seriously Single [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Hyenas [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The Broke Ass Showcase The 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 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Pascal Schmitz Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Of Good Report [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Sew The Winter to My Skin [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The Broke Ass Showcase The 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. 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Sharon Rwakatungu Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Viva Riva [Podcast and Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Mossane [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] - Trailer Kati Kati [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Nairobi Half Life [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer I Am Not A Witch [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Nqanawe Shangase Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation The Train of Salt and Sugar [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Nommer 37 [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Knuckle City [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Mayfair [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The 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 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Xolani Nhlapo Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation A Zulu Christmas [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Nairobi Half-Life [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Of Good Report [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey The 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 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Adwoa Ankoma Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: DoouShii Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Citation [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Shepherds and Butchers [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Brought To You By: Enraptured Odyssey Department 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Linda Ginya Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation This is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Letters of Hope [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer. Other Podcasts Next Gen Greats Giveonomics Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey Department 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Ayanda Sithebe Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Tema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation The Letter Reader [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer The Groom’s Price [Podcast Recommendation] - N/A Joe Bullet [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer, Full Film. Other Podcasts Next Gen Greats Giveonomics Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey Department 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Lebo Motaung AKA DJ Soso Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Tema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Skeem [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Jerusalema [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Knuckle City [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Other Podcasts Next Gen Greats - Listen here Giveonomics - Listen here Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey Department 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. Credits Host: Yazz The Student Guest: Sam Soko Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Tema Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna Film Recommendation Softie [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer Black Girl [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Beats of The Antonov [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer Other Podcasts Next Gen Greats Giveonomics Brought to you by: Enraptured Odyssey Department of Sports Arts and Culture