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African Cinema Shines at TIFF: The Market
2 Sep
Summary
- CANEX Creations Inc. presents a slate of new African films at TIFF: The Market.
- Screenings include a sequel to Netflix hit 'Black Book' and a director's fiction debut.
- The event aims to translate creative momentum into commercial opportunities for African cinema.
CANEX Creations Inc. is presenting a curated selection of films in progress at the first-ever TIFF: The Market. These screenings are designed to attract buyers and distributors to a diverse range of African cinematic works.
The slate features notable projects such as 'The Black Book 2: Old Scores,' the anticipated follow-up to Editi Effiong's successful Netflix revenge thriller. Additionally, Cyrielle Raingou, known for her Rotterdam-winning documentary, will screen her first fiction feature, 'I'm Coming for You.'
Other films include 'Last Weekend in October,' a documentary set against Lagos Fashion Week, and 'Dear Ajayi,' a family drama that previously screened at the Venice Film Festival's Venice Days strand. The lineup also includes 'Not God's Plan' from South Africa and 'The Motorcycle Smuggler' from Cameroon, showcasing a broad spectrum of African storytelling.
CANEX Creations Inc., a subsidiary of Afreximbank, is an official partner of TIFF: The Market. CEO Osahon Akpata emphasized the selection process by an independent jury, highlighting the goal of converting creative momentum into tangible commercial opportunities for African filmmakers on a global scale.
