INDUSTRY

To build profitability, the Kenyan film industry must really work towards winning the audience and growing a strong cinema culture.

The issues that have long plagued the industry were highlighted as government agencies promised hope and policies for change.

Since 2017, Kenya has felt the need to send a film to the Oscars but has it always been the right call?

Actor Charles Ouda writes about the failings of the Kenyan film and TV industry to protect its actors.

The slate includes originals like 'Blood & Water S4', 'Savage Beauty S2' and multi-title partnerships from Akin Omotoso, Mandla Dube.

In 2015, South African animation studio Triggerfish launched a pan-African talent search for animated projects that is now paying off.

'Aníkúlápó' series from Kunle Afolayan, 'Òlòtūré' series from Mo Abudu's EbonyLife, Richard Mofe-Damijo-led crime thriller and more.

Showmax leads Kenya with highest nominees for any platform while 'Click Click Bang' is the most-nominated Kenyan title.

Much progress is needed, and with the new categories, much progress has clearly been made.

The podcast will feature on-screen and behind-the-screen talent on Netflix’s African productions talking all things industry.