African Film Press launches Pan-African Critics Prize

African Film Press founders. From L-R: Tambay Obenson (Akoroko), Jennifer Ochieng (Sinema Focus), Ikeade Oriade (What Kept Me Up). [African Film Press/David Wambua]

The African Film Press (AFP), an alliance of independent film platforms across the continent, has announced the launch of the AFP Critics Prize, a new award in the African context that will be presented by film critics, created by African Film Press to bring additional visibility and critical perspectives into festival culture.