The African Producers Accelerator, an initiative designed to tackle persistent industry barriers faced by mid-career African film and television producers, has selected the six participants who will take part in its 2026 edition. The producers, who were chosen from 267 applications submitted across 31 countries, are South Africa’s Babalwa Baartman (“Good Madam”) and David Franciscus (“Street Trash”); […]
You Might Also Like
Asghar Farhadi Says ‘Any Murder Is a Crime’ When Asked About Iran War at Cannes: ‘It’s Extremely Cruel and Tragic’
Asghar Farhadi spoke about the conflict in his native Iran during the Cannes Film Festival press conference for his new…
0 Min Read
Wild Author Cheryl Strayed’s Husband Brian Lindstrom Dead at 65
UPDATE: Cheryl Strayed is facing the unimaginable. The Wild author shared her husband Brian Lindstrom died May 15 following a…
0 Min Read
Millie Bobby Brown Shares Philosophy on Motherhood After Adopting Baby
There was nothing strange about Millie Bobby Brown’s first Mother’s Day. Especially as the Stranger Things alum made sure to…
0 Min Read
Variety and NBCUniversal Partner on Cross-Platform Content Initiative Tied to NBC100 Anniversary Celebration
Variety and NBCUniversal have partnered on a cross-platform content initiative tied to NBC’s yearlong 100th anniversary celebration. Starting next month, Variety will…
0 Min Read