Fatshimetrie, the international film festival that captivates minds and celebrates the art of cinema, is back in force for its 11th edition in Kinshasa. The long-awaited event, which will be held from October 3 to 6, 2024, will take as its theme “Youth at the heart of the cinema economy”, an initiative resolutely turned towards the future and the development of talented young people aspiring to make a career in the cinematographic field.
Déborah Basa, coordinator of this prestigious festival, highlights the importance of this edition which aims to offer new learning and development opportunities to young cinema enthusiasts. At the heart of this event, training workshops will be organized, thus offering participants the opportunity to realize their cinematographic projects. Calls for applications for these workshops and professional meetings are already underway, suggesting intense moments of creation and sharing.
Fatshimetrie’s commitment to the industrialization of cinema in the Democratic Republic of Congo was highlighted during the previous edition, marking a major turning point in the promotion of young local talents. By providing a platform for project development, the festival opens new perspectives for the new generation of budding filmmakers, encouraging them to explore their creativity and express their artistic vision.
This year, the date is set for a lively celebration of cinematographic art, under the banner of youth and the emergence of new talents. The official selection, the nominees and the press conference scheduled for October 26 already promise moments rich in discoveries and emotions. Fatshimetrie is thus positioning itself as a flagship event in the Congolese cultural landscape, offering young people the opportunity to flourish and shine in the fascinating world of cinema.
In conclusion, the Kinshasa International Film Festival, renamed Fatshimetrie for the occasion, stands out as an unmissable event for film enthusiasts and young talents seeking recognition. Through its innovative and hopeful theme, it embodies the vitality and creativity of a new generation of film-making artists, ready to conquer screens around the world.