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PARA VIVIR, The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés International Premiere at Sheffield DocFest

The international premiere of the film PARA VIVIR, The Implacable Times of Pablo Milanés – a Mexico–Spain–U.S.A. co production –will premiere at Sheffield DocFest.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Fabien Pisani. The producer Carlos Sosa and Director Fabien Pisani will be attending the festival from June 20 to 22, 2025.

People around the world revere the unmistakable voice and music of Pablo Milanés, yet few know the extraordinary story of how he became a symbol of an entire generation in Cuba and across Latin America. Through an intimate dialogue with his dying father, a son weaves a portrait of the man, the artist, and the complex era he both reflected and shaped with his songs.

“A deeply personal portrait of Cuban music icon Pablo Milanés, captured in self-imposed exile during his final years.” — Sheffield DocFest 2025

Screenings

Day 1

Date: Saturday, June 21.

Time: 17:45–19:51

Venue: The Light – Screen 6

Day 2

Date: Sunday, June 22

Time: 13:15–15:21

Venue: Showroom – Screen 1

For tickets and more information, please visit: http://sheffdocfest.com/film/para-vivir-implacable-times-pablo-milanes

World Premiere of Comparsa at Sheffield DocFest

If you are a lover of fast and future film, this is one you do not want to miss out on.

Directors, Vickie Curtis and Doug Anderson will be holding the world premiere of their documentary Comparsa, at Sheffield Documentary Festival.

Comparsa is an intimate portrait of sisters Lesli and Lupe, who ignite a luminous rebellion using a powerful mix of strategy, circus, and art to heal from violence and build a louder peace

Meet the creative team, including subject-collaborators, Lesli and Lupe at the world premiere and keep a lookout for some circus magic popping up around Sheffield this year.

Screenings

June 21 @ 8:45pm | June 22 @ 12:45pm

Grab Your Tickets https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/comparsa

Visit http://www.comparsafilm.com/ for more details.

COLOSAL Showing at Sheffield Doc Fest,

A feature documentary directed by Nayibe Tavares-Abel and produced by Dominican producer, Lei González in the Dominican Republic, Colosal will be showing at Sheffield Documentary Festival.

It already had it’s world premiere at Berlinale’s FORUM 2025, and has continued its festival journey as an official selection in:

Hot Docs 2025 – Tipping Point (North American Premiere)

Cinéma du Réel – Front(s) Populaire(s) (Paris Premiere)

And is now nominated for the Tim Hetherington Award at Sheffield Doc/Fest

Don’t miss your chance of experiencing this deeply personal and political film exploring the Dominican Republic’s democratic history through the director’s eyes, Nayibe Tavares-Abel, whose family’s history has been intertwined with that of the country.

These themes are especially meaningful and important today, and we are more than glad to share this impactful story on the international stage.

SHEFFIELD DOCFEST SCREENINGS

Wednesday, June 18 — 16:00–17:36 | Showroom – Screen 1

Thursday, June 19 — 12:45–14:06 | Curzon – Screen 2

Friday, June 20 — 21:00–22:36 | Showroom – Screen 2

Info: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/film/colossal

Recap From January to March

Opportunities Recap For Debutants and Emerging Creatives

“The Amplify Bootcamp”  For music artists & managers 

Are you a music artist looking to leverage your capacities and build up your career? Apply for “The Amplify Bootcamp”, a 5-day professional boot-camp mentored by top experts in the Nigerian music industry

Register Here https://www.creationafricanigeria.org/the-amplify-bootcamp-opencall


  • Become part of a vibrant community of storytellers in film, TV, and the Creator Economy
  • Access fully-equipped media labs with podcast studios, editing suites, filming areas with green screens, and workspaces
  • Take advantage of workshops, masterclasses, and grant opportunities designed to elevate your skills and impact.

Click on this link to join community and register https://entertainmentandmediahubs.cchubcreativeeconomy.africa


Apply now for H.E.R 4-day Creative Bootcamp! Dive into music, poetry, photography, and project management while building hands-on skills, networking with industry professionals, and working on real projects. Enhance your creativity and career with expert-led sessions, collaborations, and valuable feedback.

Female Applicants  Only

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Call for Short Animated Films! SUBMIT ENTRIES TO- Ladi@basementanimation.com DEADLINE – Saturday, March 15, 2025Are you an animator with a short film you’d love to showcase The Afro Women in Animation Festival 2025 is the perfect platform to share your work with industry experts, fellow creatives and a passionate audience.

Submit your short animated film for a chance to have it screened at the festival. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, storytelling, and technical skills on a bigger stage. 

For enquiry call : +2349060002407

Festival Date : March 22nd

Free Event

https://tix.africa/discover/afrowiafest2025?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabmuKxyQdRzuUnL3x_u1e8jDLT9qySQiHCPZrm2r_RwXxn2PUHkx2YO6Qk_aem_oLfZNGHXjYLE6edqupECTA

Lagos Fringe

Pawstudios Africa Calls For Creative Participants at Lagos Fringe.

lagos fringe open call poster

Open Call for Hybrid Identities: Merging Boundaries

Are you are an emerging creative? Participate in Lagos Fringe’s open call for theatre, dance , comedy , spoken words and visual arts organized by Pawstudios Africa. This is a multi-disciplinary arts festival showcase opportunity for debutant and emerging creatives

Submission

Deadline : May 18TH, 2025

Registration

Visit https://lagosfringe.com/participant-registration/

Event Date

Lagos Fringe is a 6-day festival showcase which will be taking place from November 18TH through to November 23RD 2025.