Accra, Ghana — September 2024
At the heart of Ghana’s National Theatre, the FilmCraft Expo 2024 unfolded into a three-day powerhouse event—spotlighting cutting-edge technology, creative strategy, and the untold stories of Africa’s behind-the-scenes filmmaking heroes.
Under the theme:
“The Future of Cinematic and Theatre Technology: Impact and Prospects for Africa,”
industry professionals, tech innovators, students, and cultural leaders gathered to ignite conversations that will shape the next decade of African film.
🌍 Big Ideas, Bold Voices
From theatre arts specialists to virtual production engineers, the Expo’s masterclasses and panels offered thought-provoking insights into:
- The rising role of AI and virtual production
- Africa’s growing presence in global streaming markets
- How sound, lighting, and design technologies are transforming storytelling
- Sustainable practices in set design and costume production
- The push for intellectual property protection and filmmaker equity
Every session asked the same burning question:
How can African filmmakers lead innovation—not just catch up to it?
🎙️ Cultural Leadership in Action
In a symbolic highlight, Ambassador Prince Kojo-Hilton, Founder of FilmCraft Expo, led a strategic session with the National Commission on Culture — forging a partnership that will see FCE expand its global footprint with the Black Star Experience at the center.
“We are shaping an ecosystem—not just an event,” he declared.
🔧 Craft, Creation & Collaboration
On the exhibition floor:
- Tech firms unveiled the latest in XR and LED backdrops
- Behind-the-scenes artists demonstrated prosthetic makeup, model making, and advanced set rigging
- Indie crews showcased showreels and BTS documentaries that truly captured the grit and glory of production life
🏆 Recognizing Creative Excellence
Special citations of honor were awarded to film and theatre education pioneers who continue to uplift and mentor the next wave of creators. Their legacies are woven into the fabric of FCE’s mission.
🚀 What Lies Ahead?
- FilmCraft Expo Awards will open submissions soon—focusing on Best BTS Films and Best Crew Showreels
- FCE 2025 will feature even deeper tech partnerships, international labs, and youth accelerator programs
- Partnerships with institutions across Canada, France, and the UK are underway to expand FCE’s global network
✊🏾 Africa’s Time is Now
More than a conference or showcase, FilmCraft Expo is a movement—a call to empower Africa’s storytellers, technicians, and visionaries to own their future and lead global trends in film, theatre, and beyond.
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