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Everbright, a producer/distributor based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. is currently sourcing films for an Open Air Screening initiative launching later this year (June/July), which received funding at EFM – Berlinale this year.
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Everbright, a producer/distributor based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. is currently sourcing films for an Open Air Screening initiative launching later this year (June/July), which received funding at EFM – Berlinale this year.

EVERBRIGHT

[Clip](https://www.instagram.com/brightandreadylabs/reel/DWRLTRfjWZA/) ## "Nataka kukununulia vya kuchinja na vya kuchimbwa💎" ~@watendawili Have you watched part 1 of Bajaji sessions on Youtube? #BajajiSessions🛺 #Wozaagang #watendawiliindar [Clip](https://www.instagram.com/brightandreadylabs/ree

By Anthony Oseyemi

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Open call for projects Media Play is launching an open call for projects in development in:  * Fiction series * Documentary content
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Open call for projects Media Play is launching an open call for projects in development in: * Fiction series * Documentary content

Media Play is launching an open call for projects in development in: * Fiction series * Documentary content

📅 Selected projects will be presented during Media Play (27–29 May) 🌍 Open to international professionals.

By Anthony Oseyemi

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Watchroom Launches 'Social Cinema' Infrastructure for African Creators
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Watchroom Launches 'Social Cinema' Infrastructure for African Creators

Watchroom (Social Distribution Rail)

Watchroom is officially launching its "Social Cinema" distribution infrastructure. We are currently selecting 3 independent production partners for our Q2 2026 Pilot Phase to run synchronized digital premieres with an 80/20 revenue split in favor of creators.

By Praise Ordu

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Film Access Africa
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Film Access Africa

Film Access Africa

This platform has been created out of the need for creatives to have access but also understand how to execute it, for the available resources and support.

By Anthony Oseyemi

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We launched SLATEONE.STUDIO!
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We launched SLATEONE.STUDIO!

SlateOne.studio

SlateOne converts scripts into structured production intelligence and replaces fragmented workflows with a unified operating layer. I can't believe I have to type this all out again. I can't believe I have to type this all out again. I can't believe I have to type this all out again. I can't believe

By Gerhard Mostert

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