Ethiopia’s ‘Sunday Morning’ Wins at Annecy, Draws Disney
Ethiopian animation lands a breakthrough: Addis Ababa short Sunday Morning won two awards at Annecy's MIFA and drew a Disney...
July 8, 2026Section
Film
Film, TV and Video News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’ Becomes Nollywood’s Biggest Film
Funke Akindele's Behind The Scenes hit 2.41 billion naira ($1.6M), making it the highest-grossing Nigerian film ever and beating her...
July 3, 2026
Bogotá’s Film Market Bets on Netflix to Go Regional
The Bogotá Audiovisual Market opens on July 6, and this year the regional film industry's dealmaking hub adds a Netflix-backed...
July 1, 2026
Zanzibar International Film Festival Turns to AI
Zanzibar International Film Festival's 29th edition screened 65 films from 100+ countries in Stone Town, spotlighting AI's role in reshaping...
July 1, 2026
Durban International Film Festival Returns for 2026
The Durban International Film Festival returns 23 July 2026 for its 47th edition, with 100-plus films and an Oscar-qualifying short-film...
July 1, 2026
African Cinema Breaks New Ground at Cannes
African cinema at Cannes hit a milestone in 2026, with Rwanda and the Central African Republic in the official selection...
June 26, 2026
Brazil’s “Funk” Wins Over Tribeca, Taking Favela Music Global
A Brazilian film about a favela funk singer won a Tribeca jury mention, carrying Rio de Janeiro street music onto...
June 26, 2026
Blood Sisters Season 2 Brings Nollywood Back to Netflix
Blood Sisters Season 2 hits Netflix worldwide on June 5, 2026. The Nollywood thriller returns after Season 1 cracked the...
June 25, 2026
‘Call of My Life’: Nollywood’s First Big Hit Outside December
Call of My Life has crossed ₦600 million to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2026 and the first to...
June 24, 2026