Afriquan Film – Details, episodes & analysis

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 returns finds us talking with XYZ Film's Todd Brown. His work in media began as an avid music critic which gradually extended into the film space for multiple publications. He then decided to start his own and the result of that has since become one of the leading publications today covering world cinema comprehensively with Screen Anarchy. His specific focus on covering independent and world cinema translated into him becoming a coveted film programmer for multiple film festivals and that as well translated into the role of sales agent, as he currently sits as The Head of International Acquisitions at XYZ Films. In this conversation where explore his career into sales, his journey into the African Market as well as exploring the various ways with which the streaming era has evolved the temperature and understanding of what success for African films can look like.

Host: Yalezo Njuguna

Guest: Todd Brown

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Research and Direction: Yalezo Njuguna

Post-Production: Ramabele Modiga

Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

Five Fingers for Marseilles Available on Netflix

Enraptured Odyssey

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.

Host: Yalezo Njuguna

Guest: Steven Adams

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

Silverton Siege Available on Netflix

Enraptured Odyssey

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 twelfth episode finds us diving into a programme that's developing a wealth of African filmmakers, Multichoice's Talent Factory [previously known as the Magic in Motion Academy]. Our guest is the pioneering filmmaker, Bobby Heaney, who runs the South African leg of the program that has since branched into four countries within the continent. Our conversation explores the Factory, of which our host was an initial recipient of, and the impact it has had on it's surrounding industries. There are plenty of tips for prospective and aspiring filmmakers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Bobby Heaney

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

Happiness is A Four Letter Word [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase

The National Film and Video Foundation

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 eleventh episode finds us diving into world of story development with script consultant, Tracey-Lee Rainers. Our conversation explores the process in which stories are developed for screen, the challenges that face this sector as well as how the industry's storytelling is developing. There are plenty of tips for prospective and aspiring writers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Tracey-Lee Rainers

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

The Delivery Boy [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Seriously Single [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Hyenas [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase

The National Film and Video Foundation

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 tenth episode finds us diving into the sales and distribution end of the film industry with film producer and agent, Pascal Schmitz. Our conversation explores the infrastructure and mechanics that govern film distribution with a focus on where African film fits into it. It also dives into the various ways filmmakers can make themselves more viable to sales agents and distributors; both as aspirants and functioning filmmakers. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Pascal Schmitz

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

Of Good Report [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Sew The Winter to My Skin [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase

The National Film and Video Foundation

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.

Episode 9 finds us exploring how accessible African Cinema is for the casual viewer with Ugandan film enthusiast and podcaster Sharon Rwakatungu. Our discussion explores our culture of African film consumption and how accessible (or inaccessible it is), whilst comparing the differences between Ugandan and South African programming and film culture. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Sharon Rwakatungu

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

Viva Riva [Podcast and Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Mossane [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer N/A (If you have a link to the trailer please provide and we will update.)

The Battle of Algiers [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Kati Kati [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Nairobi Half Life [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

I Am Not A Witch [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF

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.

Episode 8 finds us exploring the state of South African film culture with filmmaker, photographer and film pundit Nqanawe Shangase. Our discussion explores our culture of film critique and conversation as well as the conservation of film culture and how it can grow within a local perspective. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Nqanawe Shangase

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

The Train of Salt and Sugar [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Nommer 37 [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Knuckle City [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Mayfair [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF

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.

Episode 7 finds us talking with Eccentric Circus Producer, Director and thespian, Xolani Nhlapo about his experiences navigating the new normal of shooting within Co-Vid and the implications that it's had. We also get a glimpse into how he finds the current state of South Africa's film and television industry as someone currently finding their feet within it. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Xolani Nhlapo

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

A Zulu Christmas [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Nairobi Half-Life [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Of Good Report [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

The Broke Ass Showcase/NFVF

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.

Episode 6 finds us talking with Creatives Represented film advocate, Adwoa Ankoma about the current landscape with which law exists within African film, the implications that the growing global interest and investment means for our industry and whether we are prepared for it. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Adwoa Ankoma

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: DoouShii

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

Citation [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Shepherds and Butchers [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer

Enraptured Odyssey

Department of Sports Arts and Culture

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.

Episode 5 finds us talking with Linda Ginya, broadcaster, filmmaker and veteran events organizer of initiatives like Drive Thru Cinema (SA). The boisterous creative takes us into the world of events and his journey navigating that space with government sponsors and corporate clients in his effort to carve more space out for more audience development and participation within township areas. Follow us on @afriquanfilm on Instagram and Twitter for more information. 

Host: Yazz The Student

Guest: Linda Ginya

Voice Artist: Nomava Kibare

Script and Edit: Yalezo Njuguna

Original Music Produced by: Katlego DoouShii Thema

Producers: Yalezo Njuguna and Kibare wa Njuguna

This is Not a Burial, It’s A Resurrection [Podcast Recommendation] - Trailer

Letters of Hope [Guest Recommendation] - Trailer.

Next Gen Greats

Giveonomics 

Enraptured Odyssey

Department of Sports Arts and Culture