Online Databases: African Film
- African Media ProgramMichigan State’s database of African film and media includes a range of commercial and dramatic films as well as animation, educational, and other genres. Many records include film reviews and distribution information.
- AfricineThe African Federation of Film Critics (FACC) website includes African film news and criticism, interviews with filmmakers, festival reports, and database of plot summaries, technical details, and distribution information for over 7800 films. In French, with some English translation.
- AfriculturesAn online journal of African art and culture with a searchable database of full-text articles about international (primarly African) films. In French, with some English translation.
- The Library of African Cinema: California NewsreelCalifornia Newsreel distributes African films on DVD and VHS; some transcripts, articles, and viewing guides are also available on their website.
- Les cinémas d'Afrique: l'encyclopédie du film africainThe global French-language television network TV5MONDE's database of feature-length and short African films. Includes brief summaries and some distribution information. In French.
African Film Festivals
Discussion groups and News Forums
- H-AfrLitCineAn African cinema and literature discussion list affiliated with Michigan State University; includes some reviews.
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