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Canon showcases Nigerian Filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative brilliance with exclusive screenings of Racket Queen in Lagos

Through partnerships, training programmes, and access to professional equipment, Canon continues to empower the next generation of storytellers and strengthen its role in the region’s creative economy

 Canon celebrates Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo’s creative excellence with the exclusive Lagos screening of Racket Queen, shot entirely on the Canon EOS C400. The event highlighted Canon’s support for Africa’s filmmaking community, featuring dual screenings, networking sessions, and the soft launch of the EOS C50. Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in…

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Film Africa 2025 celebrates the best of African cinema across the continent (14 - 23 Nov)

Ten Days of African Cinema, Culture, and Conversation at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, BAFTA, Rich Mix, Ritzy Picturehouse Brixton, Riverside Studios, University of East Anglia and LSE

Presented by the Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org/), Film Africa 2025, the UK and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora cinema, returns to London from 14–23 November. For 10 days, the festival will showcase the richness, diversity, and inventiveness of African filmmaking, with over 50 films and special…

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Eritrea: Training on Film and Drama Production to Youth in Southern Region

The training covered beauty salon management, electronics, as well as painting and drama directing

Theoretical and practical training on film and drama production has been provided to 37 youth in the Southern Region. The trainees were selected from the 12 sub-zones of the region. The training that was organized in Dekemhare covered the similarities and differences between film and drama, the role of a…

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Royal African Society announces Film Africa 2025, 14 – 23 November

Ten Days of African Cinema, Culture, and Conversations at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank and Venues Across the City of London

London is set to be ignited with the spirit of Africa as Film Africa, the UK’s and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora cinema, running from 14–23 November 2025, brought to you by the Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org). For ten dazzling days, the city will transform into…

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)
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Capture the bigger picture with the widest Canon Cine-Servo lens yet

With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the expansion of its cinema lens range with the launch of its widest-ever Cine-Servo lens.. With its ultra-wide 11mm focal length and expansive 100-degree angle of view, the Canon CN5x11 IAS T R1/P1 is a flexible choice for confined studio setups and dynamic live events,…

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A portrait classic, reinvented: new professional Canon 85mm lens designed for hybrid shooting

Combined with a dedicated smooth action Iris Ring and a customisable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM equips filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking.  Uncompromising optical quality and a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM…

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Canon expands its cinema camera range with the EOS C50 – a compact, flexible new addition for creative professionals

The EOS C50 is the first Cinema EOS camera to offer open gate recording, which uses the entire area of the sensor for maximum resolution and flexibility

Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) today announces the new EOS C50, a highly versatile, full-frame, RF-mount hybrid Cinema EOS camera for professional videographers and agile production crews. As the smallest camera in the Cinema EOS range to date, the EOS C50 fits seamlessly into a wide variety of filming set-ups – from…

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Celebrating youth and Ugandan cinema with a double premiere

The film was written, co-directed and produced by seven young filmmakers who participated in seasons one and two

The youth-focused “Opportunities are Here” project premiered season two of its reality TV show, alongside the thriller, “You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye” The TV reality series follows the personal and professional journeys of young creatives as they learn, collaborate and navigate the high-pressure demands of film production. The series…

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Vision with Precision: New Firmware Updates for PTZ, Apps, Controller Plus Cinema EOS and XF Camcorders

These new features enhance the PTZ camera’s ability to achieve pleasingly natural and professional compositions

Canon (Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of some exciting and free-to-download firmware updates for its Auto Tracking Application RA-AT001, PTZ cameras, RC-IP1000 controller plus Cinema EOS and XF professional camcorders. The firmware is expected to be available from July onwards and consists of the following: AUTO TRACKING APPLICATION RA-AT001 Canon’s…

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The sixth edition of the European Film Festival in Mauritius: 5 dates, 5 locations, 10 films, 7 European Union (EU) Member States to celebrate Europe Day!

Freedom, resilience, solidarity and exchange were the key words of the Festival that has gathered 500 spectators in 5 locations of the island

This sixth edition of the European Film Festival Mauritius, organised from 3 to 30 May 2025 to mark Europe Day and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, featured films from seven EU Member States, various film genres as well as a ‘clin d’oeil’ to Mauritius-Europe collaboration in cinema. Freedom, resilience, solidarity and exchange…