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