Locarno Film Festival's Open Doors program pivots to support and elevate African cinema, assembling a powerhouse team of industry veterans to spearhead the initiative.
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Yanis Gaye, co-founder of YETU (Un)Limited, a pan-African film studio collective, has been appointed as the head of studies, bringing his deep expertise in the regional cinema landscape.
The selection committee will feature prominent African filmmakers, including Angolan director and programmer Fradique Bastos, Nigerian-American producer Melissa Adeyemo, and Burkinabé director Apolline Traoré, ensuring a diverse and experienced panel to identify and support emerging talent.
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Yanis Gaye, Ibee Ndaw, Tiny Mungwe, Mitchell Harper, Fradique Bastos, Melissa Adeyemo, Apolline Traoré, YETU (Un)Limited, Locarno Film Festival