{"id":2949,"date":"2026-07-06T12:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=186756"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:43:35","slug":"africas-film-research-takes-centre-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/africas-film-research-takes-centre-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s Film Research Takes Centre Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAME Week Africa and Frames of Freedom Launch New Initiative Connecting Africa\u2019s Brightest Film Researchers with the Screen Industry<\/em><\/p>\n

Johannesburg, South Africa:<\/strong> \u2013 FAME Week Africa has partnered with Frames of Freedom to launch a new webinar series that brings Africa\u2019s leading film researchers into conversation with the screen industry, creating a platform where groundbreaking ideas can shape the future of storytelling, policy, production and sustainability.<\/p>\n

The Frames of Freedom webinar series begins in August 2026 and will connect master\u2019s, PhD and postdoctoral researchers with filmmakers, broadcasters, producers, distributors, commissioners and policymakers, ensuring that academic research moves beyond the classroom and into meaningful industry conversations. Research topics span commissioning, financing, licensing, production, distribution, policy, the ethics of storytelling, and interdisciplinary themes including renewable energy, circular economy solutions and sustainable filmmaking practices.<\/p>\n

Rather than traditional academic talks, the Frames of Freedom webinars have been designed to translate research into practical, industry-facing conversations that can directly influence the future of African filmmaking.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrames of Freedom was created because we believe research should not sit on a shelf. It should challenge industries, influence policy, inspire filmmakers and create real opportunities for change. This programme gives emerging researchers the opportunity to engage directly with the people making decisions across the film ecosystem while encouraging bold, interdisciplinary thinking around storytelling, sustainability and social innovation. The webinar series is our invitation to the industry to join these conversations from the very beginning, before they continue face-to-face at FAME Week Africa,\u201d says Godisamang Khunou, Team Lead of Frames of Freedom.<\/p>\n

The August webinars includes:<\/p>\n

5 August:<\/strong><\/p>\n