Carmen Thompson 🍉

Square eyes. Head of Distribution & Special Projects @weareparable | Voter @BAFTA & @EuroFilmAcademy | Views my own

[BIFA @BIFA_film]

Get on board! We're excited to announce Alex Hamilton, Martin Baker, Rungano Nyoni, and Sera Holland as the new non-exec directors to BIFA’s Board: Sera will Chair, with previous board member Carmen Thompson stepping up to Deputy Chair ���

[Carmen Thompson 🍉 @graspingroots]

We did not sign off on letters sent to staff, AW4PS or statements made publicly.

[Carmen Thompson 🍉 @graspingroots]

Excluded from this statement, but I, and two other trustees, resigned from the board of Glasgow Film on Tuesday and did not cosign this decision.

[GFT @glasgowfilm]

Glasgow Film has announced it will not formally endorse BDS or PACBI. The charity has taken this decision in order to retain independent decision making and uphold its commitment to Cinema For All. 1/2

[RedSeaFilm @RedSeaFilm]

On a remote volcanic island from which everyone wants to leave, Nana learns to stay. Her mother Nia, who suffers from a mysterious illness, left shortly after her birth. When Nana comes down with a high fever, she is sent to the foot of a volcano for treatment.

[RedSeaFilm @RedSeaFilm]

“Zero” by Jean Luc Herbulot

[Carmen Thompson 🍉 @graspingroots]

Was hugely honoured to be on the Documentary Film selection committee for this year's European Film Awards, alongside some incredible colleagues in the industry https://t.co/65g3LAsrJ6

Congratulations and good luck to all the nominees ✨

[European Film Academy @EuroFilmAcademy]

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Excellence Awards! 🎉 #europeanfilmawards

https://t.co/F7MQaEq9R1

[Akoroko — African Cinema Now! @akorokoafrica]

Distribution Spotlight: MILISUTHANDO Lands UK Theatrical Release—An Introspective Exploration of Identity in Post-Apartheid South Africa (New Trailer)

"Milisuthando," from South African writer-director Milisuthando Bongela, a film featured in my ongoing "Distribution Spotlight" series, is now set for release in select UK theaters starting October 18, 2024, as part of T A P E Collective's SNAPSHOT initiative.

The "Distribution Spotlight" series focuses on African films that have premiered at major international festivals since 2022 but continue to face distribution challenges.

These titles are tracked on a regularly updated Akoroko list (currently at 60 films) that puts a spotlight on the ongoing challenges African films face in reaching global audiences, despite critical acclaim and festival recognition.

Founded in 2015 by Angela Moneke and Isra Al Kassi, T A P E Collective emerged as a response to the lack of representation on UK screens.

Through initiatives like SNAPSHOT, the organization continues to work towards platforming under-served films, with a particular emphasis on works by and about women of color.

"Milisuthando" made its world premiere in the World Cinema Documentary Competition section at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

Akoroko Premium subscribers received an essay on the film titled "Reclaiming Identity in Post-Apartheid South Africa."

Subscribe to receive it, as well as the Akoroko tracking list of films still without wide distribution, if any at all, and much more! Link in bio or copy/paste https://t.co/2fXkAM5iQl

[Carmen Thompson 🍉 @graspingroots]

EDINBURGH! Will be doing a wee introduction for this newly restored gem of a film, starring the late great James Earl Jones👇🏽

📅 Sunday 13 Oct
⏲️ 12pm
📍@CameoCinema
🎟️ https://t.co/RqFkmJYV7b

Part of @CineRedis on tour ✨

[Team Picturehouse @picturehouses]

To commemorate the life of James Earl Jones, we're delighted to announce screenings of Charles Burnett's rarely screened The Annihilation of Fish, restored in 4K. The film stars Jones + Lynn Redgrave in a hilarious and moving rumination on ageing, mental illness & romance ❤️‍🩹

[Carmen Thompson 🍉 @graspingroots]

Heading to @TIFF_NET with @weareparable & fest programming hats on💫

As well as scouting films, will be taking part in TIFF Black Excellence Brunch panel + moderating panel with the incredible @ch10ma @missadee01 & Tamara Dawit: https://t.co/NTFfhQqxIh

Shout if you’re in town!

[Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM) @bgdocmafia]

BGDM Members In Focus: Film Programmers 📽️ Check out these members behind the festivals you know and love: Emily Abh-Kheirs, Samah Ali, Ivonne Cotorruelo, Faridah Gbadamosi, Khaula Malik, Karen McMullen, Marángeli Mejia Rabell, Carmen Thompson and Amada Torruella

[We Are Parable @weareparable]

Calling all community cinemas and film societies… BANEL & ADAMA is now available to book via @cinemaforall booking scheme: https://t.co/GOa7dy3nsl #BanelAndAdama

[Cinema For All @cinemaforall]

A couple living in remote Senegal, whose star-crossed love is in conflict with family tradition, face a new challenge as drought hits their village.

Ramata-Toulaye Sy's poetic and cinematic BANEL & ADAMA is available for community cinemas to screen now: https://t.co/BrktgreB9M

[Black Seed Film Hub @seed_hub]

In conversation with @LaylaSwart of @Yellowbone_Ent 📽️

#WomenInFilm #DurbanFilmMart #DurbanFilm #FilmMarket #DIFF #DFMI #BSFHOutAboutTown

[Writers Guild Of South Africa @WritersGuild_SA]

"Remain true to yourself and the stories you want to tell, only then can we begin to build the industry we've envisioned." @LaylaSwart

#dfm2024

[Durban FilmMart SA @durbanfilmmart]

DFM Project Dossier : Your guide to groundbreaking African cinema! Dive into the program, connect with inspiring filmmakers, and gain industry insights. Don't miss out! #DFM2024

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