Emerging African artists can apply for the Access ART X Prize. The winner will attend a residency at Yinka Shonibare’s G.A.S. Foundation in Lagos, exhibit at ART X Lagos 2023, and get $10 000 to support their project. Eligibility: Based in Africa or the diaspora. Deadline: 6 Nov. Apply: https://artxlagos.com/PRIZE
Call for activists with video storytelling expertise
Are you an activist and video storyteller? Civicusalliance is looking for creators to develop compelling human stories that promote social causes. You’ll get $5000 to produce a 5 min video or animated story, a write-up and photos. Deadline: 31 Oct. Apply: https://www.civicus.org/index.php/get-involved/work-with-us/6076-call-for-activists-with-video-storytelling-expertise
Thelma Schoonmaker’s go-to NLE is back. should pay attention
LWKS is the Pro version of the traditional NLE Lightworks. Time to consider a change of editor? Lightworks’ history dates back to 1989 when he was just two years after Avid was founded. Big movies like Pulp Fiction have been edited with it, and it’s regularly used by legendary directors […]
Sony A7R V offers resolution and autofocus not found in other cameras
Sony’s autofocus is unmatched in the industry. Now it has set a new benchmark. Sony’s Alpha line has had several iterations with rocky starts. The camera was over-engineered and relied heavily on electronic components that would fail at the worst possible moment. Click here to read more ;https://nofilmschool.com/2022/10/sony-a7r-v-give-you-resolution-and-autofocus-no-other-camera-has
Lift Me Up, Rihanna’s first single in six years, is released from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Rihanna released her first single in six years Thursday night, titled “Lift Me Up,” the first track from Marvel’s hit sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Click here to read more ;https://variety.com/2022/music/news/rihanna-lift-me-up-song-black-panther-wakanda-forever-1235416665/
Girls5eva Transfers From Peacock to Netflix for Season 3
The comedy series “Girls5eva” has been given a third season renewal, however for its subsequent season, it will switch from Peacock to Netflix. Variety has learnt that Season 3 will only be available on Netflix, while Seasons 1 and 2 will be shared with Peacock. The second season finale of […]
Del York Group and LASG reach agreement to construct “Lagos Film City”
The Del-York Group and its strategic partner Storyland Studios, one of the largest US-based film studios, have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State government to construct a film city at the center of the financial hub.
Sony World Photography Awards
The Sony World Photography Awards accept 10 of the greatest images from professional photographers. The prize includes $25,000, a Sony camera, exposure in all major media outlets, and a solo exhibition in London. Architecture, documentary work, landscapes, portraiture, and other categories are among them. Can be based anywhere; eligible. 13 […]
Call For African Mobile Phone Content Creators
Calling African mobile phone content creators. The Khartoum International Mobile Film Festival will screen drama and documentary films no longer than five minutes, as well as mobile photography and news updates no longer than 90 seconds. Winners will each get a $4000 cash award. deadline: October 27. Apply:https://kimff.napta.media/
The Present Issue with VFX (And How to Fix It)
VFX is in difficulty. What are the next steps? VFX businesses are being severely affected by brutal working hours, excessive deadlines, and widespread burnout, which is now an issue that neither studios nor fans can ignore. Click here to read more ;https://nofilmschool.com/problem-vfx-right-now-and-how-fix-it