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African Filmmakers Get Push From Focus Films

Filmmakers in African countries are having the chance to bring their stories to life with the help of Focus Features. The film company announced its second annual winners for Africa First, awarding five moviemakers $10,000 each for their short film productions. The winners hail from South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Mali and have films ranging from comedy and romance, to sci-fi and adventure. Visit http://www.filminfocus.com/africafirst for additional details.—CJ
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Filmmakers in African countries are having the chance to bring their stories to life with the help of Focus Features. The film company announced its second annual winners for Africa First, awarding five moviemakers $10,000 each for their short film productions. The winners hail from South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Mali and have films ranging from comedy and romance, to sci-fi and adventure. Visit http://www.filminfocus.com/africafirst for additional details.—CJ