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Shaping the Future of African Cinema: AFRIFF 2026 Calls on Emerging Creatives

by Rara AvisDebutant Creatives, Emerging Creatives, Entertainment News, Film, Opportunities August 25, 2026August 25, 2026No Comments

For emerging actors, independent filmmakers, and multihyphenate storytellers striving to move from the margins to the global main stage, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has consistently served as a vital springboard. As the festival rolls out its landmark edition, the spotlight shines brightly on the next generation of creative talent ready to redefine African …

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Debut, Big Little Sister

by Rara AvisDebutant Creatives, Entertainment News, Film, Global News, THE DEBUTANT August 8, 2025August 8, 2025No Comments

Big Little Sister: Holly Gifford’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival Debut Holly Gifford’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival Debut, Big Little Sister, is a darkly funny and emotionally sharp solo play about growing up in someone else’s shadow — when that someone is your siblingwith disabilities. Big Little Sister cuts through the cliches of “inspirational” sibling stories. Through surrealist …

Julián Fontalvo Returns To The Edinburgh Fringe For The Third Time!

by Rara AvisDocumentary, Entertainment News, EVENTS, Film, Global News, Music, THE DEBUTANT July 31, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

Julián Fontalvo Presents THE IMITATOR Winner–United Solo Theatre Festival, New York, Best International Show 2024 Music and songs are the key elements that trigger Julian‘s memories, and set him off on a journey back to his childhood in South America where he discovers his passion for music and his gift for imitating voices. From there, …

The Lawn Con Documentary: a pain in the grass, Comes To Edinburgh Fringe

by Rara AvisDebutant Creatives, Documentary, Emerging Creatives, Film, Global News, THE DEBUTANT July 31, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

The Lawn Con: A Documentary About Lawns, Premieres Worldwide At Edinburgh Fringe The documentary is narrated by Chuck Nice featuring PHDs, experts and comics talking about how lawns are ruining America. The show will feature world premiere clips from the documentary and a chance to voice your opinions to the documentary team about lawns. They …

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 is now underway!

by Rara AvisArt, Debutant Creatives, Documentary, Emerging Creatives, Entertainment News, EVENTS, Film, Global News, Interviews, Music, THE DEBUTANT July 31, 2025July 31, 2025No Comments

#DareToDiscover your next favourite show – Edinburgh Festival Fringe Today marks the official start of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which will run until Monday 25 August. This August will feature 54,474 performances from 3,853 shows* (3,352 within the printed programme). Since programme launch on 03 June, 501 more shows have registered and are now searchable …