Beneficiary PROMARTE LDA, Mozambique

Partners Pangolim Films (Pvt) Ltd, Zimbabwe
Gamboa & Gamboa Lda, Angola
Mubasen Film and Video Productions Ltd, Namibia
Angel films CC, South Africa
FilmWork Communication Company Srl, Italy

Countries where the activities were carried out Angola, Italy, Mozambique, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Domain Film Production

Amount allocated 216,000.00 EUR (39.68%)

Project duration 52 months
01/01/2014 – 30/04/2018

Description “From War to Peace” is the first documentary television series made about the history of Mozambique from its independence up to the first free elections (1975-1994).

Results - The project led to a quality production about the peace process, massive television distribution and a dedicated website; - An exhibition for local communities in Mozambique was created; - Archive video material has become valued and safeguarded; - The series allowed the growth, re-organisation and recognition of Mozambican television production.

Key figures - 1 series of 24 episodes widely distributed - more than 40 peace protagonists interviewed

Beneficiary Big World Cinema, South Africa

Partners Awali Entertainment Ltd, Kenya
Mandra Films SARL, France

Countries where the activities were carried out France, Kenya, South Africa

Domain Film Production

Amount allocated 495,000.00 EUR (36.67%)

Project duration 39 months
01/08/2014 – 31/10/2017

Description “Rafiki”, is Kenyan author and director Wanuri Kahiu’s first film. It depicts the love story between two young women in modern-day Kenya. All of the project phases, from production to distribution, called upon the talents and skills of Kenyan people.

Results - Production of a cultural work (feature film) in Kenya that opened a discussion about issues relating to sexual equality and minority rights; - Economic development of the cultural sector was boosted and the number of skilled workers in the region increased; - International focus on the Kenyan film industry.

Key figures - 1 quality film in Kenya - 80 paid jobs - 35 people trained

Beneficiary Goethe Institut, Germany

Partners Africa Culture Technologies (ACT), Senegal
ActivSpaces Association, Cameroon
Experimental Media Lab (Academy of Fine Arts), Germany
Awali Entertainment Ltd., Kenya

Countries where the activities were carried out Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa

Domain Distribution

Amount allocated 500,000.00 EUR (80%)

Project duration 26 months
01/04/2014 – 31/05/2016

Description Online information, film/visual media viewing and networking platform for audiences and professionals involved with African and Africa/Diaspora-related film and visual media.

Results - A well-functioning audience information portal integrating multiple information and video-on-demand websites disseminating content from or related to Africa; - A well-functioning online networking and professional exchange platform for industry practitioners from Africa and its diaspora; - A permanent network of IT specialists from Africa and Europe who share and spread the technical knowledge required for building Mokolo with professionals in the fields of IT and film and visual media production in Africa and its diaspora.

Key figures - 48,000 professionals consult the platform monthly - 8,000 works promoted

Beneficiary CFI (Transtélé Canal France International), France

Partners Vinavy Productions, Cameroon
Malo Pictures, Cameroon
Les Producteurs associés, Burkina Faso
Village Communications Ghana, Ghana

Countries where the activities were carried out Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, South Africa

Domain Audiovisual Training

Amount allocated 350,000.00 EUR (71.25%)

Project duration 29 months
28/06/2012 – 27/11/2014

Description A training cycle for professionalisation in the making of African TV series

Results - Training and coaching activities were implemented with all partners and training institutes associated with the project; - The quality of programmes and professional practices has been improved; - The project promoted the emergence and diversification of a new generation of technicians thanks to the participation of 3 ACP training institutes (qualified technicians, assistants, production managers); - Quality production was developed (several programmes made by the trained people have been sold and have been rewarded).

Key figures - 6 training and coaching activities - 130 people trained - 2 series sold to European channels

Beneficiary COSV (Coordinamento delle Organizzazioni per il Servizio Voluntario), Italy

Partners Further Arts Association, Vanuatu
Associação Music Crossroads, Mozambique

Countries where the activities were carried out Italy, Mozambique, South Africa, Vanuatu

Domain and disciplineDistribution/Promotion / Music

Amount allocated 498,400.00 EUR (79.97%)

Project duration 24 months
01/09/2012 – 31/08/2014

Description The activities planned under this project included the organisation of creative residencies for musicians from Mozambique and Vanuatu, tours of artists and distribution of works and albums in the ACP countries.

Results -The project strengthened musicians’ awareness of their identity as artists and their need to develop higher professional and artistic standards; - The musicians’ musical skills, visibility and reputation were strengthened; - Value given by musicians was increased; - Relations were created between the Creative Commons network and music associations in Vanuatu, Mozambique, Malawi; - Technical and managerial skills of local organisations were strengthened.

Key figures - 2 multi-ethnic music productions and 2 music camps - 63,000 spectators - 110 artists - 2 CDs