Mostra de Cinemas Africanos abre inscrições gratuitas para atividades paralelas em Salvador

August 25, 2024

Mostra de Cinemas Africanos opens free registration for parallel activities in Salvador

The programme includes a film critic workshop, a short course on Amílcar Cabral, and the Brazil-Africa Audiovisual Encounters

The Mostra de Cinemas Africanos, which takes place in Salvador (BA), from September 18 to 25, has opened free registrations for its parallel programming. Activities include the Film Critic Workshop, led by journalist and film critic Rafael Carvalho; the short course Cinematic Constructions of Amílcar Cabral: Reflections on African Cinema and Its Narratives, facilitated by researcher and PhD in Communication, Culture, and Arts Jusciele Oliveira; and the groundbreaking Brazil-Africa Audiovisual Encounters, which will gather more than 50 professionals from both sides of the South Atlantic. Registration is open until September 6 with limited seats. The full programme is available here and you can apply for the activities here.

Film Critic Workshop

Conducted by journalist and film critic Rafael Carvalho, the activity will include theoretical classes and practical exercises focusing on reflection about films produced on the African continent and in Afro-diasporic contexts. The workshop will take place over five meetings on September 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia (MAC). There are 15 seats . Register here.

The classes will feature lectures and screenings of short films and film excerpts, always encouraging exchanges and debates. Participants will also be prepared for an immersive experience at the festival, producing film critic content about the works presented in the programme. “We will propose an exercise in writing and covering the festival while it happens and the discussions it encompasses are in progress,” emphasizes Rafael. The critiques will be published in the Revista Crítica de Cinemas Africanos, a website linked to the festival.

Short Course: Cinematic Constructions of Amílcar Cabral

The course Cinematic Constructions of Amílcar Cabral: Reflections on African Cinema and Its Narratives, facilitated by Jusciele Oliveira, takes place on September 24 - 25, at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia. The course offers an in-depth analysis of cinematic representations of Amílcar Cabral (1924-1973), a revolutionary leader of the Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP). Based on Jusciele Oliveira's experiences and exchanges during her participation in the centenary celebrations of Cabral in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau, the course explores how Cabral's figure has been portrayed and interpreted in African films and how these representations contribute to the understanding of African history and political context. There are 50 seats . Register here.

Brazil-Africa Audiovisual Encounters

The Brazil-Africa Audiovisual Encounters, an initiative designed to foster partnerships and collaborations between African and Brazilian cinema, takes place from September 19 to 22, at the Cineteatro 2 de Julho (IRDEB – Federação). This event will gather more than 50 professionals from both sides of the South Atlantic, creating a dynamic space for collaboration where knowledge and experiences can be exchanged to enhance the film industries in both regions.

The programme is structured around four key pillars: Research, Production, Distribution, and Training. Specialists from Brazil and Africa will share insights and promote partnerships, aiming to further strengthen and expand the reach of African and Brazilian cinema. Over four days, the event will feature intensive activities including debates sessions, presentations by film professionals, and a forum dedicated to discussing sustainable cooperation between Brazil and Africa in the creative industry, with a particular focus on cinema.

The activity is especially aimed at professionals in the cinema and audiovisual fields. Participation is free and limited to the number of seats available for each activity. Check the full programme. Register here.

The Mostra de Cinemas Africanos in Salvador-Bahia has financial support from the State Government, through the Fundo de Cultura, the Treasury Department, and the Secretary of Culture of Bahia.

The Brazil-Africa Audiovisual Encounters project was selected in the Editais da Paulo Gustavo Bahia and has financial support from the Government of the State of Bahia through the Secretary of Culture via the Lei Paulo Gustavo, directed by the Ministry of Culture, Federal Government. Paulo Gustavo Bahia (PGBA) was created for the implementation of emergency support actions for the cultural sector, in accordance with Lei Complementar nº 195, of July 8, 2022.

Details:

Film Critic Workshop

Facilitator: Rafael Carvalho

September 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25

Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia (MAC)

Rua da Graça, 284 – Graça, Salvador – BA

15 seats

Short Course: Cinematic Constructions of Amílcar Cabral: Reflections on African Cinema and Its Narratives

Facilitator: Jusciele Oliveira

September 24 - 25

Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia (MAC)

Rua da Graça, 284 – Graça. Salvador (BA)