The Stream Wars in Kenya: Showmax and Netflix On The Move

Showmax and Netflix are the two streamers that have made the biggest impressions so far. Here are the creators and shows we are keeping an eye on, along with the new movies and TV shows they are releasing to represent Kenya in international ventures. Deals that will rock the Kenyan film industry have already been …

November 8, 2022
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AFRIFF 2022 Guide: 27 Must See Nigerian Short films + Where To Watch Them

The 6th–12th of November 2022 are set aside for the Africa International Film Festival, which will have the theme “Indigenous for Global.” The list of Nigerian short films that will be screened at the festival includes; Click here to read more ;https://shockng.com/afriff-2022-guide-nigerian-short-films-where-to-watch-them/

November 8, 2022
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The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is Amazing, and Photographers Should NOT Buy It

When NVIDIA reached out to ask if we wanted to try the new RTX 4090 GPU, we almost said “no.” Most of our readers are photographers, and most photo editing simply doesn’t require a top-tier GPU. But we did say “yes” because we wanted to answer a different, more relevant question: do photo editors need …

November 1, 2022
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The Nons SL645 is an Interchangeable Lens SLR Instax Mini Film Camera

The SL645 Camera The SL645 camera leverages a passive EF mount that Nons says is fully compatible with the Canon EF line of lenses, as well as any other lens that can work with an EF mount adapter like Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F, PK, CY, and medium format lenses. In a shift from the …

November 1, 2022
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Here’s What Filmmakers and Colorists Should Know About the New iPad Reference Mode

Is the iPad ready to be your client review monitor? Or is the new Reference Mode just a gimmick? iPad OS 16 is here with a new feature that filmmakers should be excited about. However, it also takes some knowledge to really understand how to work with it. The new Reference Mode is available on …

November 1, 2022
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Get ProRes RAW, C2C, or Streaming with These 3 Atomos Monitor Recorder Kits

Atomos is all about expanding your camera’s capabilities. For our Deals of the Day, we found affordable options to level up your toolkit. Ever since NAB 2022, Atomos has been killing it in the cloud space. Not only do its monitors expand your compatible cameras with ProRes RAW, but they can now connect you to …

November 1, 2022
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Names of Amazon Studios by Warner Bros. Head of Marketing Sue Kroll

Sue Kroll, a former Warner Bros. employee, has been named head of marketing for Amazon Studios after leading the streamer’s enormous rollout campaign for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” season one. Click here to read more ; https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/amazon-studios-sue-kroll-marketing-1235418866/

November 1, 2022
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Realness Insitute/Netflix Episiodic Lab & Development Executive Traineeship (DET) Programme 2023 For Young African Writers (33 000 ZAR Monthly Stipend)

The Episodic Lab, presented by the Realness Institute in partnership with Netflix, invites writera from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with authentic and original stories of all genres, to apply to the Episodic Lab. Click here to apply ;https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/realness-institute-netflix-episodic-lab-development-executive-traineeship-det-programme-2023/

November 1, 2022
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“Brotherhood,” the second N200 million blockbuster box office hit from Greoh Studios

With “Brotherhood,” Greoh Studios secures its second N200 million box office hit. Click here to read more ;https://shockng.com/greoh-studios-bags-2nd-n200-million-blockbuster-box-office-title-with-brotherhood/

November 1, 2022
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For the African premiere of “Black Panther 2,” director Ryan Coogler travels to Lagos

Ryan Coogler, one of Marvel Studios’ directors, will attend the premiere of the studio’s most recent and much awaited film, “Black Panther 2,” for the first time ever. It has been confirmed that the movie will have its African premiere on November 6 before opening in theaters on November 11. Clicl here to read more;https://shockng.com/director-ryan-coogler-heads-to-lagos-for-black-panther-2-african-premiere/

November 1, 2022
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