RETURN AFRICA: The MAKULEKE YOUTH BIRDERS PROJECT
The central part of the park has always been my haven, with an almost guaranteed lion roar at night, if not a sighting, or perhaps it's just sentimental. However, it was only in 2021, after a series of strange coincidences (in hindsight), that I stumbled upon Pafuri Camp and experienced a sense of belonging, a sense of homecoming.
eKhaya TURNS ONE!
Last year we shared a story that started with how our mission has always been to create strong communities for storytellers, conservationists, and scientists to help each other grow and take up space. In just one year, eKhaya has evolved into a space to gather, grow, learn, challenge, train, eat and rest in community. Created as to be a home base, #ChangingTheNarrative manifests as African storytellers, scientists, researchers, ocean explorers and conservationists filled its space with perspectives, ideas and dreams more diverse than our community of more than 250 fellows.
From Botswana to India: IMMERSING IN GREEN STORIES
Nothing could have prepared me for the magic of India: the people, the landscape, its unique rhythm, the diversity of cultures and beautiful stories. I live for great stories. They inspire me, challenge my views, and push me to grow as a storyteller. Just as I started to working on my next film, I felt an intense need to step back and gain a critical perspective on my project. Right then, I discovered that NEWF had an open call for fellows to attend Greenstories Pitch as an observer, and took the leap.
AFRIFF 2024: nature storytellers Shine on the Global Stage
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) celebrated its 13th edition from 3 to 9 November 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme ‘Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity.’ As the largest film festival in Africa, AFRIFF continues to spotlight Nollywood—an unapologetically unique industry driven by agency, authenticity, and creativity. The festival opened with Michael W. Ndiomu’s gripping crime thriller, HEADLESS, setting the tone for a week filled with 150 films from Africa and the Diaspora, as well as industry keynotes, masterclasses, and high-profile networking events. AFRIFF Founder and Festival Director, Chioma Ude, reflected, “African filmmaking has evolved at an incredible pace, with Nigeria at the forefront of this renaissance.” The festival not only celebrated the power of African storytelling but also highlighted the growing global appetite for authentic, culturally rich narratives.
What if your wish came true?
As we celebrate Ocean Month, it has been amazing to reflect on all the ocean stories in the NEWF Community. And as we reflect, so too do our fellows. Observing Ashunganya Nchafac Nkemlemo Precious’ journey with the ocean and storytelling has been a beautiful example of why NEWF does what it does. Briefly reflecting on her journey, one that started last year and has gained incredible momentum, she shares her win at the Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) - shining light her film, and new energy to tackle the next season of her journey as a filmmaker.