Afriquan Film Enraptured Odyssey
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Afriquan Film is a 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. Join us over these next 13 episodes as we speak to filmmakers, sales and distributions agents, streaming representatives, festival directors, commentators and more.
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S3, Episode 1 - Steven Adams & his experience with Talent Management and growing within African Market
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.
CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationSilverton Siege Available on Netflix
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S2, Episode 1 - Character Adaptation in The World of Biopics with Thabo Rametsi
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.
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CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationJerusalema [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer -
S2, Episode 2 - Reframing The Lens on Melanin within Cinema, with Ndumiso Mnguni
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.
CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationMother of George [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer -
S2, Episode 3 - Exploring Film Ecosystems & The Value of Film Markets like The Durban Filmmart with Neil Brandt
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.
CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationAtlantics [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer -
S2, Episode 4 - Curating Conversations and Cultural Programming with Durban Filmmart and Engage's Mitchell Harper
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.
CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationThis is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer
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S2, Episode 5: Transitioning Behind The Scenes and His Journey as Dick d’vLz Reubïn with Richard Lukunku
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.
CreditsHost: 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 RecommendationTouki Bouki [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer
Gereza is available on E-Vod & Amazon Prime
Brought to you by:Enraptured Odyssey
NFVF PESP Fund