{"id":8679,"date":"2024-10-20T11:37:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T10:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8679"},"modified":"2024-10-20T11:37:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-20T10:37:16","slug":"canex-weekend-2024-calls-for-new-mechanisms-to-finance-and-distribute-cinematic-productions-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=8679","title":{"rendered":"CANEX Weekend 2024: Calls for New Mechanisms to Finance and Distribute Cinematic Productions in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Algiers<\/strong> \u2013 Filmmakers and producers from Algeria and various African countries gathered on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Algiers<\/strong> as part of the CANEX Weekend 2024<\/strong> event. During a conference, they emphasized the importance of establishing joint mechanisms<\/strong> to finance film and audiovisual productions across Africa and building a distribution network<\/strong> to promote these works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference, titled \u201cFrom Production to Distribution: Evolving Resources for African Cinema and Television,\u201d<\/strong> featured participants from Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and Ghana<\/strong>, who underscored that financing is the main driver<\/strong> for the development of the sector. In addition to funding, the speakers highlighted the need to create distribution networks<\/strong> to market and showcase African productions and encourage new generations<\/strong> to explore African storytelling through cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sylvester Monye<\/strong>, a Nigerian film expert, spoke about the challenges of financing cinema in Africa<\/strong>, urging the participants to develop new strategies to promote joint funding<\/strong> and simplify banking processes to facilitate co-productions between African countries<\/strong>. \u201cSuch regional events, which focus on cultural investment, are essential to advancing the African film industry,\u201d Monye said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monye also noted that CANEX Weekend 2024<\/strong>, hosted in Algeria, presents a great opportunity<\/strong> to foster cooperation among African nations and celebrate the rich diversity of cultures, arts, and technical talents<\/strong> across the continent. He further discussed Nigeria\u2019s success<\/strong> in the film and television industry, describing it as a pioneering model<\/strong>, and highlighted the role of digitalization and artificial intelligence<\/strong> in enabling African filmmakers to produce high-quality content and secure financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nigerian expert stressed the importance of public-private partnerships<\/strong> in developing the industry, suggesting tax incentives<\/strong> to boost cinematic production. \u201cThis would revitalize African cinema and ensure its presence at major global film festivals,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Algerian director Belkacem Hadjadj<\/strong> emphasized that film and television production should act as a driving force for development<\/strong> across Africa. \u201cAs we create new cinematic works, we need to establish a dynamic market<\/strong> and a continental distribution network<\/strong>,\u201d Hadjadj said. He urged African filmmakers to focus on local storytelling<\/strong>, presenting films that reflect oral traditions and African heritage<\/strong>, rather than prioritizing European audiences and markets. \u201cOur first goal should be to engage African audiences<\/strong> by developing an internal distribution network,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Kachara<\/strong>, a producer from Kenya, echoed these sentiments, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s time for Africa to invest in cinema<\/strong> and stimulate audiovisual production by promoting collaborative funding<\/strong>.\u201d He emphasized the critical role of distribution networks<\/strong> across African countries, calling them a vital component<\/strong> in the production process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boris Kodjoe<\/strong>, a Ghanaian actor based in Germany, shared his insights on the promising growth of the creative industries in Africa<\/strong>, which are contributing significantly to the global market for creative goods. Meanwhile, Amadou Siki<\/strong>, a television producer from Senegal currently living in the United States, highlighted that funding remains the biggest obstacle<\/strong> preventing African cinema from gaining global recognition. He emphasized the strategic importance of cinema<\/strong> for Africa, particularly in light of global changes<\/strong>, and stressed the need for better financial support and training for professionals<\/strong> to keep pace with technological advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CANEX Weekend 2024<\/strong> event will conclude later on Saturday after four days of intensive activities<\/strong>. The event, which brought together culture ministers and officials from 20 countries across Africa and the Caribbean<\/strong>, provided a platform to discuss the future of African cinema and explore opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Author<\/strong>: nor-eleslam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

African Cinema, CANEX Weekend 2024, Film Financing, Distribution Networks, Cultural Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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