A confidential debate reveals deep tensions between the traditional creative economy and the “Creator Economy.” Between unmissable opportunity and structural dependency, the French audiovisual sector questions its future. Introduction: The Uncomfortable Question “Should we work with YouTube?” The title of the debate organized in February 2026 by médiaClub and USPA (Union of Audiovisual Production Unions)...

Exclusive interview with Blaise Pascal Tanguy, the strategist aiming to turn African cinema into a pillar of economic and cultural sovereignty. From technical standards to international market conquest, he shares his roadmap for transforming the continent’s 7th art into a high-performance industry. cemac-eco.finance: You are often described as an “image activist.” What drives your fight...

Paris prepares to roll out the red carpet for a celebration of diversity and storytelling. For its 7th edition, the International Festival of African and Caribbean Film and Art (AFSC) has appointed a figurehead who perfectly embodies the bridge between cultures: the acclaimed actor, director, and screenwriter Lucien Jean-Baptiste. The event is set to take...

C’est une annonce qui attriste les cinéphiles congolais : les salles CanalOlympia de Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire et Oyo s’apprêtent à fermer définitivement leurs portes. Le groupe a confirmé la nouvelle dans un communiqué officiel publié le 11 octobre, marquant la fin d’une aventure culturelle de six années avec le public congolais. Les projections et activités cesseront...

The Congolese capital has been hosting, since Monday, the third edition of Chinese Film Week—an event that has become a fixture for cinema enthusiasts and those curious about world cultures. Presented by Zhao Bin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the initiative seeks to be far more...

Quarter-centuries are strange creatures. They prompt us to pause, reflect, and—often prematurely—judge the things we’ve lived through. we’ve revisited the greatest films of the 21st century. So why not turn our attention to television? Over the past 25 years, we’ve lived through the golden age of TV, the streaming peak, and now the contraction known...

Global Inspiration, Local Ambition From Hollywood to Seoul, the film industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Films like The Creator, praised for its VFX generated largely by AI tools, and Everything Everywhere All At Once, celebrated for its experimental narrative, illustrate how AI is not just a tool—it’s becoming a co-author. In South Korea,...

With emotion and gravity, the Champs-Élysées Film Festival announced in June 2025 that it was coming to an end, after fourteen years devoted to the defense of French and American independent cinema. The news had the effect of an earthquake in the Parisian cultural landscape. But beyond the emotion it aroused, its demise reveals a...

This year, the Cannes Film Festival shines a spotlight on Africa’s cinematic brilliance, showcasing compelling films that captivate audiences with their powerful storytelling and unique perspectives. From the jury members to the anticipated stars, here’s everything to know about Africa’s growing presence at the festival. African Cinema in the Cannes Spotlight The Cannes Film Festival...