The Écrans Noirs film festival is in full swing in Yaoundé, offering moviegoers an impressive selection of short and feature films from across Africa. But this festival is not only limited to the screening of films, it also offers the opportunity for young enthusiasts to train in cinema professions.
Lacking access to a nearby film school, many young participants rely entirely on the screenwriting workshops organized each morning before the screenings. These free workshops take place outdoors, far from the cozy atmosphere of the screening rooms. They allow participants to learn the basics of screenwriting, a crucial step in creating a film.
These workshops are a real godsend for these young enthusiasts who dream of a career in cinema. They offer them the opportunity to train quickly and efficiently, in just a few days. This is an invaluable opportunity for these young people who do not necessarily have the means to travel to a big city to study at a film school.
The Écrans Noirs festival is therefore positioned as a real springboard for these young budding talents. By offering them the opportunity to train and meet cinema professionals, it contributes to developing African cinema by training the new generation of directors, screenwriters and technicians.
This type of initiative is essential to support the growth of African cinema and allow these young talents to flourish. By offering training and meeting opportunities, the Écrans Noirs festival contributes to creating an ecosystem conducive to the emergence of new cinematographic voices in Africa.
The Écrans Noirs festival runs until October 21 in Yaoundé and continues to attract cinema lovers and industry professionals. Beyond the screenings, the screenwriting workshops allow young enthusiasts to train and develop their skills in the field of cinema. A unique opportunity for these young talents to learn from professionals and pursue their dream of a career in the film industry.
In conclusion, the Écrans Noirs festival is much more than a simple cinematographic event. It offers young enthusiasts the opportunity to train in cinema professions and meet professionals in the field. These screenwriting workshops are a real godsend for those who do not have access to a film school. Thanks to these initiatives, African cinema continues to develop and reveal new talents.