Independent filmmakers globally continue to face huge challenges, mainly in access to funding and distribution opportunities. In specific relation to Africa, led by Nigeria, West Africa commands the second largest film market globally. However, the industry is plagued by low budget productions with subsequent low production values; mainly due to skills gaps, lack of access … More The galloping film industry in Africa
GIDI BLUES – NIGERIA/ FICTION GOLD COAST – GHANA/DENMARK/FICTION DAGGERS OF LIFE – GHANA/FICTION DAZZLING MIRAGE – NIGERIA/FICTION TRAIN STATION – WORLD CINEMA/FICTION NAKOM – GHANA /FICTION AYANDA SOUTH – AFRICA /FICTION MISSING GOD – NIGERIA/FICTION B’ELLA – MALAWI/FICTION VIP – GHANA /DOCUMENTARY JOURNEY TO JOYCE – ZAMBIA/GERMANY – DOCUMENTARY DON’T FLUSH YOUR FREEDOM – … More Official BSIFF selection 2016
This is really great news! now you can simply go onto Amazon Prime and watch the movie. On a continent that continues to have huge distribution disadvantages, this is a big step for African film. So the questions is why hasn’t this been done in the past? The answer could range from a gap in … More SilveRain is now on Amazon Prime!
I have always been intrigued by the power of visual images on the mind. Way before I ever visited the country I have come to love so much and call home, the United States, I had a sense of its strength, power, dominance, but most importantly, its resilience. I also somewhat erroneously thought that the … More Shaping the mind of a generation…
It is time for a credible film festival to take place in Ghana annually… Let us just focus on the four key things that a healthy film industry brings to a country… Film is a cultural diplomacy tool. Look around you and see all the cultural arms of the various embassies operating in Ghana and … More An international film festival hits Ghana – BSIFF
The “Black Star international Film Festival” feels like an overdue initiative for the film industry in Ghana. The audio-visual media has been recognized the world over as a powerful tool for development and acculturation. It was the instrument of choice for imperial domination of colonized territories through mass propaganda. The media has been used to … More Industry grandfather, Mr. Kwaw Ansah sends a strong message to BSIFF
Who should contact us – Anyone who owns the rights to their film – Who wants to reach a global audience – Who aims to make additional income – Who aims to make quality programs … More A shot at global distribution
Why is it that whenever you become conscious of something, suddenly you can see it, smell it, taste it and feel it everywhere? A beautiful quote in my local dialect in Ghana, implies that if one thinks of a person and they don’t manifest in some form, they may have kicked the bucket. I recently … More WHY YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME IN THE CLASSROOM…
The makers of #SilveRain @silverrainmovie signs VOD distribution deal with a premiere digital distribution company for North America, IndieRights. The CEO of IndieRights, Linda Nelson said at the signing that they are happy to represent such a beautiful film and they look forward to reaching every household in North America and beyond. The Director of … More SilveRain signs North American deal with premiere digital distributors, IndieRights
About 5 years ago, I made a decision to spend more time outside my home country. A number of things had culminated into this decision. Feeling burnt out and alarmed, I packed my bags and with my daughter, took a sabbatical so to speak. My predominant feeling at the time was despair. I was a … More WHY EDUCATION PREPARES US TO FAIL…
