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Canon adds new Cinema RAW Light recording formats to Electro-Optical System (EOS) C500 Mark II via firmware update

The EOS C500 Mark II features a 5.9K full frame sensor, internal RAW recording, interchangeable lens mount and highly configurable modular design

Canon Europe (Canon-CNA.com) announces the release of a new free-of-charge firmware update for the EOS C500 Mark II, further enhancing the camera’s professional functionality. The firmware update adds 12-bit Cinema RAW Light formats: LT (Light), ST (Standard) and HQ (High Quality), improving workflow flexibility and providing more options post-production. Previously…

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Flapmax Unveils Women in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fellowship on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) – FAI Institute

FAI Institute’s WAI program now accepting applications for 3rd cohort; short documentary film on Women in AI showcases program’s success

Flapmax (https://Flapmax.com/), a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship program as part of its FAI Institute initiative (www.FAI.Institute/). The program aims to empower women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and drive innovation in AI research and…

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Actress Novi Brown to discuss Diversity in Television at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

Producer, director and actor Novi Brown will share insights into the world of television and cinema at the Global Black Impact Summit in Dubai

Producer, director and actor Novi Brown will speak at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – taking place February 27 in Dubai. Brown currently stars as Sabrina Hollins in the hit-BET comedy-drama series, Sistas and is a strong advocate for enhancing inclusivity in the film and beauty industries. Throughout her…

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Leading Producer Bree West to Promote Black Excellence in Media at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

West is an award-nominated writer, showrunner, director, and film and music video producer

Black excellence in global media is evident through the exceptional contributions of writers, producers, directors and actors who have enriched the industry through powerful narratives, diverse perspectives and groundbreaking performances. The creativity of Black professionals in the media and arts not only entertains, but also challenges societal norms, fostering inclusivity…

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#BlackExcellence in Film and Television: Chuck West to Provide Insights at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

Chuck West is the President and CEO of OCTET Productions

In the film and television production sector, where innovation and creativity converge to craft narratives for global audiences, the unfolding tapestry is a testament to the power of storytelling. From Broadway to urban theatre and the silver screen, storytelling takes center stage, transcending boundaries and leaving an indelible mark on…

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Kalidou Koulibaly: Senegal footballer signs up to defend the most vulnerable in armed conflicts

There are currently more than 100 armed conflicts in the world, involving over 60 different states and 100 non-state armed groups

Captaining his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly has joined forces with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to produce a short film that seeks to raise awareness among the general public and weapon bearers of the rules of international humanitarian law.…

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All-New Six-Episode Event Series “Iwájú” is a First-of-its-Kind Collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali

Kugali filmmakers—including director Olufikayo Ziki Adeola, production designer Hamid Ibrahim and cultural consultant Toluwalakin Olowofoyeku—take viewers on a unique journey into the world of “Iwájú”

All Six Episodes of “Iwájú” Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28, 2024; Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,”; Produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, Also Debuts Feb. 28, 2024. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali has culminated in the all-new six-part series “Iwájú,” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Feb.…

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16 Days of Activism: “Bayo Bayo Baby” Impact Film Event Calls to End Gender-Based Violence through Education and Women’s Entrepreneurship in Sierra Leone

“Bayo Bayo Baby”, directed by Amaia Remírez and Raúl de la Fuente and produced by Kanaki Films and Bellota Films, follows the inspirational true story of Aminata Jalloh

Just at the end of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, a high-impact film event, hosted by the EU Delegation to Sierra Leone in partnership with the film’s impact producers, Think-Film Impact Production, which features an exclusive extract from upcoming documentary film “Bayo Bayo Baby” is putting a…

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Canon Central and North Africa Celebrates Graduation and Success of First Cohort in Collaboration with Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd

This momentous occasion highlights Canon’s unwavering commitment to fostering local creativity and empowering the next generation of photographers, videographers, and filmmakers on the African continent

Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com) proudly announces a successful milestone in its collaboration with Kenyan film and TV production company Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd, with the graduation of the first cohort of students who have completed a rigorous three-month training programme in photography and, videography. This momentous occasion highlights…

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Canon Welcomes 62 New Creative Minds to its EMEA Ambassador Programme

The Ambassador programme is a pioneering initiative which brings together renowned, bold, and inspirational photographers and videographers to share Canon’s passion for visual storytelling

Since its inception in 2008, the Canon EMEA Ambassador programme (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has grown into one of the most influential industry initiatives bringing photographers, videographers, and cinematographers together, to share their knowledge and skill with the wider imaging community. This month, marking the most comprehensive programme update in the past three years,…