According to CNN's report on Cameroon filmmaking "Making blockbusters in a nation without cinemas" Cameroon used to be a powerhouse of movie productions in Africa back in the 60s with the existence of many movie screening theatres in some major cities in the country like Douala and Yaounde. Cameroonian families used to go for movie screenings at the cinemas where they watched American movies and sometimes Cameroonian documentaries. Cameroon enjoyed this luxury untill she lost her Cinema halls in the 80s as Cable channels became very popular; where families will prefer to wait and watch movies for free on the cable networks at home than going to the cinemas where they'll pay.
Cameroon is witnessing a movie-making revival, thriggered by cheaper digital technology and inspired by the successes of the Gahana and Nigeria film industries. , Cameroon is following in their footsteps and CFI may become the next African video industry to take off.
Cameroon has a rich culture with a lot of diversity. Often referred to as “Africa in miniature”, Cameroon has been known for it’s football. The fast growing nature of Cameroon’s film industry is pointing to a new era whereby Cameroonians will no longer be identified with football only. Movie directors, producers, actors and actresses like Epule Jeffrey, Syndy Emade, Ade Kelly, Syndy Emade, Nchifor Valery, Vitalis Otia and Malvis Ann will soon become the Ramsey Noah, Jym Ike, Mercy Johnson and Pete Edochie of Cameroon. You will soon be having a tough time choosing from Hollywood productions, Nollywood movies and Cameroonian films.
The Cameroon Film Industry can already boast of Blockbuster movies and TV series and several Film festivals both in the French and English speaking parts of the country.
Cameroon is also well represented at international film festivals in Africa and the world over. The just ended Abuja International Film Festival crown Cameroonian short film ALMA, best Short film.
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| Alma |
Produced by the young and talented Cameroonian filmmaker, Christa Eka Assam, ALMA has won 8 awards so far (7 best short films and 1 for best actress) and a jury mention at both national and international film festivals.
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| Christa Eka, Producer ALMA |
The Multi award winning short film which tells the story of ALMA a beautiful young woman living with her husband in a fishing village in rural Cameroon. What seems an idyllic existence in the beginning soon turns into a harrowing story of domestic abuse, which unfolds in the context of a community that does nothing. The film bluntly explores the tragic consequences of gender-based violence when un-denounced.
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