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1. AfroCannes: the aftermath, the mea culpa and what's next. We had challenges with the live, so we apologize for that. You are welcome to watch all the sessions here or below. 2. AfroCannes Sessions: N.W.A. in Sudan, Gary Dourdan discusses his life as an actor in the digital age, Chioma Ude shares her insights on the marketability of the African brand and female leadership in the African film industry, Bjorn Niclas gives advice on NFTs and other ways to finance content or monetize IPs... and more 3. AfroCannes Blitz Talks: Swedish singer, actress and filmmaker, Cecilia Garding elaborates on what it means to fight racism with her project Eurotopia. Fatma Naib recounts her days trying to convince Somali mothers in Rinkeby to join her documentary "The Mothers of Rinkeby" and more... 4. A Cause to support: Gheskio and the Haitian Global Health Alliance, a collaborative partnership supported by Jimmy Jean-Louis, award winning actor, philanthropist and Ambassador-at-large of Haiti. |
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AfroCannes C'était cool pour le coup ! AfroCannes took place on May 21, 2022 at the Hotel Gray d'Albion during the Cannes Film Festival. We thanks all of our speakers and collaborative partners: Stay tuned for our next newsletter next week and follow us @yanibesmentors1 |
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AfroCannes Highlights (click on the picture to view the session on youtube) |
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| | Chioma Ude, Nigerian festival founder, producer and tech-entrepreneur discusses the marketability of the African brand and female leadership in the African film industry |
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| | Adam Morse, UK legally blind actor, director and producer talks about his experience as a differently abled filmmaker. |
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| | Helene Granqvist, seasoned Swedish producer and president of WIFTI (Women in Film & TV International) talked about her journey in making content for a cause. |
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| | Amy Shepherd, from the UK and COO at TFIP (Think-Film Impact Production) explained the scope of TFIP and its commitment in making more socially responsible films and content. |
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| | Steven Adams, Co-Founder at Alta Global Media, USA, Dan Sheldon, VP of Development at Alta Global Media, USA, Shantelle Rochester, artiste & producer & founder of Ida Rose, UK, Sheridan Demyers, director, founder of Running Films, Clare Brigg, head of casting and finance at Ida Rose, UK discussed co-production between Africa, North America and Europe. |
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| | Alexander Amartei, producer and NFT expert (Ireland+Ghana) Michel Zgarka, CEO, Hitlab (Canada) Bjorn Niclas, CEO, Rocki (Sweden) discuss NFTs and alternative and tech-supported funding opportunities for creative projectsge. |
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| | Ludovic Pezé, Founder of MFT/ Motors Formula Team (Monaco + Mauritius), Martin Koloc, Principal, Buggyra Racing, (Czech Republic + Vanuatu), 17 years old twin racing pilots, Yasmeen Koloc and Aliyyah Koloc (Sudan + Vanuatu + Czech Rep), pilots at MFT/Buggyra Racing. The team discussed Respect, Equality and Diversity in the motorsports world and their upcoming docuseries "Racing with Ludovic", a series about a team of afro-descended drivers, managers, engineers making it to the top of the motorsports world. A project supported by Eurosport (a Warner Bros Discovery company) |
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| | Ibrahim "Snoopy" Ahmad, Sudanese filmmaker discusses the creative arts and industry in Sudan and why he created the Sudanese version of "N.W.A." inspired by the iconic LA hip hop group featuring Dr. Dre, Eazy E., Ice Cube... |
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| | Steven Adams, co-founder of Alta Global Media, LA and Alby James, OBE, BAFTA, World Fund share their insights, personal stories and anecdotes on how Mr. Sydney Poitier's life impact their own journey in the film industry. |
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AfroCannes Blitz Talks (click on the picture to view the session on youtube) |
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| | Jills Samuels, veteran producer and philanthropist from the UK, discussed her work in Ukraine and the reason why she created Films Without Borders at AfroCannes |
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| | Arun Kumar, founder of Soma-films, multi-award winning director and producer from the UK, discussed his journey and his new series project, Joba Jela, to be filmed in Kolkata. |
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| | Filson Ali and Fatma Naib, Afro-Swedish filmmakers discuss their projects, "The Mothers of Rinkeby" and "Time" at AfroCannes. |
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| | Young and multitalented filmmaker Basira Mohamed from Ghana discusses her hopes, dreams and future projects. |
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| | Sierra-Leonian American actor, director and producer Adetokumboh M Cormack discusses his journey and his new project: The German King. |
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| | Afro-Swedish director, writer, singer Cecilia Gärding, discusses Eurotopia, her movie "Take the High Road", her South African roots, and making an impact in the film industry. |
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Yanibes Newsletter - What Next? In our next newsletter, we will present the remaining AfroCannes sessions: - Ben Lopez, former NALIP director,
- Ernest White II, host of Fly Brother
- Dr. Kiagho Kilonzo, Executive Director of the Tanzanian Film Board
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A Cause to Support GHESKIO is an international leader in clinical care and research for infectious and chronic diseases. GHESKIO’s founder, Dr. Pape, is one of nine members of the Science Council of the World Health Organization, where he advises the organization about priorities and emerging global health issues. The Haitian Global Health Alliance (HGHA) provides financial support for GHESKIO clinics, including more than 400 Haitian professionals who provide best-in-class healthcare and essential social and economic support to people in extreme poverty across Haiti. We invite you to provide your support to Gheskio and the Haitian Global Health Alliance here. |
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