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Locarno: Festival’s Open Doors Program Names New Team for African Cinema Initiative

The Hollywood Reporter
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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
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