1-7 September 2024
CTICC 2, Cape Town, South Africa

SCREENINGS AT MIP AFRICA

World premiere screening, content showcases and screenings

* Please check back regularly for confirmed content screenings and premiere details.

WHAT WENT DOWN IN 2023

WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING: ADIRE

Nollywood Night at FAME Week Africa was a dazzling affair hosted at the exquisite Hotel Sky. Presented by industry powerhouses FilmOne Entertainment, Accelerate TV, and Inkblot Productions, the evening was a celebration of African cinema’s creativity and artistry. The centerpiece of the night was the premiere of “ADIRE,” FilmOne Productions’ first original cinematic masterpiece. The film took viewers on an emotional journey through the life of Adire, a former prostitute seeking redemption. Nollywood Night was a captivating blend of entertainment, storytelling, and cinematic excellence, leaving attendees enthralled by the magic of African

filmmaking. Nollywood Night had 150 invited guests.

PREMIERE SCREENING: SPINNERS

PREMIERE SCREENING: SPINNERS

The screening of “Spinners,” presented by Showmax and DStv, a groundbreaking collaboration between Showmax and CANAL+, marked a historic milestone as the first African series to compete at CanneSeries. Attendees were immersed in the gripping story of Ethan, a 17-year-old navigating the complexities of a local gang’s world. As the first episode unfolded on the big screen, viewers witnessed Ethan’s struggle to balance his responsibilities for his younger brother with his growing disillusionment with gang life. A glimmer of hope emerged through the exhilarating sport of spinning, a high-octane motorsport allowing him to channel his exceptional driving skills toward a higher purpose. The screening had 150 invited guests.

WHAT WENT DOWN IN 2022 

WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING: BLOOD PSALMS

Shot in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and North-west provinces, Blood Psalms is a Showmax Original in partnership with CANAL+.

Set in Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis, ‘Blood Psalms’ explores the story of the five surviving houses of Kemet as they find themselves beset with fears of a prophesied end of days.

“Blood Psalms is the biggest and most ambitious series we’ve ever made, completely unlike any other African series you’ve seen,” said Nomsa Philiso, executive head: of programming at MultiChoice. “We couldn’t be more excited.”

“This show was specifically created to reimagine ourselves as Africans, as an answer to ‘Who are we?’,” says Bokang Phelane who plays as Princess Zazi. “It’s done entertainingly, with a lot of drama and action.”