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CAMEROON CINEMA… (In the Entertainment
industry. History of Cameroon Cinema)
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History
The cinema
of Cameroon includes French and English-language film making. The Anglophone
film industry is sometimes known as Collywood.
In 1919, the
movie Haut-Commissariat de la République Françoise au Cameroun was shot in the
French Cameroons.
In 1960,
Cameroon became an independent country, and the history of Cameroonian cinema
started in 1962.
Thérèse Sita
Bella and Jean Pierre Dikonguè Pipa were the first Cameroonian movie producers.
Other names in early Cameroonian cinema included Alphonse Béni who had studied
Film technique at the Conservatoire libre du cinéma français (CLCF), and Daniel
Kamwa who had studied film at the Université de Paris 8-Vincennes. The first
movie shot in Cameroon after the independence was Point de Vue No. 1, directed
by Dia Moukouri, which did not appear in the market until 1966.
Before 1973,
approximately 15 short and long films were produced, with financial support
from the French Ministry of Cooperation, and technical support from the French
Cultural Centers (CCF – centers culturels français). In 1972, there were about
32 movie theaters across Cameroon by Film Industry Development Fund (FODIC –
Fonds du développement de l’industrie cinématographique) sponsored by the
Government of Cameroon at the time.
In the 1970s
and 1980s, a number of films were produced in Cameroon, including Muna Moto by
Jean-Pierre Dikonguè, who was awarded the Golden Stallion (The Étalon d’or de
Yennenga is the supreme prize) at the Panafrican Film and Television Festival
of Ouagadougou (FESPACO – festival Panafrican de cinéma et de télévision de
Ouagadougou) in 1976.
In the 1980s
there were several cinemas in Yaounde and Douala, which have subsequently shut
down, and movies are instead shown at mobile cinemas.
Ninah’s
Dowry was produced in Sabga Hills, in Bamenda. It won more than 30 awards.
Beleh is another movie which has received 10 awards.
The Cameroon
International Film Festival was first held in 2016.
Collywood
In 2008, the
"Collywood" association of Anglophone film makers was created at
Alliance Franco Camerounaise centre in Buea. The current chairman of the movie
board is Vitalis Otia Suh.
Cameroon
Film Industry (Collywood) has seen growth compared to the period between 1980,s
and 1990,s. A recent movie project done in Collywood A man for the weekend
produced by Syndy Emade featuring Alexx Ekubo.
In 2016
ROFUR TCHIFU MBUNKUR created an online movie distribution platform called
NJOKATV www.njokatv.com. This platform is the largest online market place for Cameroonian
movies and Cameroonian films. To watch all the latest Cameroonian movies in
2016 - 2018 visit their website on
Emerge Films Solutions
Cameroon Film & Photography Production Services
Are you a media company, brand, ad agency or production
company looking for film / photography production support or shooting crew in
Cameroon? We have fully vetted, locally based fixers, service producers,
directors, DP’s, videographers, cameramen, photographers, sound operators,
production drivers, and a range of other film crew. Contact us for referrals,
questions, cost estimates and references.
Want to know more about shooting in Cameroon? See below
for an introduction to Cameroon locations, permits, when to shoot, costs,
talent, crews, equipment, art department, studios, post facilities, visas and
work permits, film friendly hotels, transport, communications and safety
advice.
Cameroon Film Locations
Cameroon is “Africa in miniature”. It has all the major
climates and landscapes found in Africa including tropical forests, lakes,
beaches, savannah, deserts and mountains. Wildlife including lions, elephants,
hippos and giraffes can be found throughout the country. National park and
nature reserves of interest include Bénoué, Bouba Ndjidah, Waza, Korup, Lobéké,
Kalamaloué, Mefou, Campo Ma’an, and Dja Faunal. The southern part of Lake Chad
is in Cameroon. Kribi is a beautiful beach and the nearby Chutes de la Lobe
waterfall cascades directly into the sea. Rhumsiki is a traditional village
located in the Mandara Mountains. Agricultural looks include cocoa, coffee,
banana, cotton and rubber plantations. The vibrant city of Yaounde is the
capital and Douala is the largest city.
Cameroon Film Location Permits
Most locations are possible given time, money and the
right approach. It is illegal to take pictures of government buildings,
military installations, and other public facilities. Unauthorised photography
may be punished with fines, arrest and confiscation of your photographic
equipment. Please contact us for location specific information.
When To Shoot?
Cameroon has a tropical climate which is humid in the
south and dry in the north. In the south, the dry season runs from November to
February, the small rainy season is from March to June and the big rains come
between August and October. The dry season is the best time to film for
weather. In the north the rainy season runs from May to September. For monthly
weather statistics please see here.
Cameroon celebrates both Christian and Muslim holidays.
Cameroonian festivals and events of interest to filmmakers and photographers
include:
• Nyem-Nyem Festival held in the city of Ngaoundéré in
July…
• African Music Market (Le Kolatier) is held in Yaoundé
every two years in October…
• Ngondo Festival in Douala every December...
• Nguon Festival of Foumban every two years in December…
Costs & Tax Incentives
Costs. Locations, local talent and support crew are
inexpensive but since little to no filming infrastructure exists all key crew
and equipment must be brought in from abroad. Our Cameroonian fixer will
negotiate local deals and provide the appropriate level of production support
to match every budget.
The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is the official
currency. Local ATM’s are unreliable, so make sure to bring USD or Euros to
exchange.
Tax Incentives. At present there are no tax incentives for
foreign commercials or films shooting in Cameroon.
Film Crew & Talent
Crews. Cameroon has a small local pool of directors,
directors of photography and stills photographers. Cameroon has a good gaffer,
art department, hair and makeup, and sound recordists. Some crew may need to be
brought in from abroad.
Contact us if you are looking for a director, DP,
photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant
(focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA /
runner, production driver, or any other film crew for your shoot in Cameroon.
Talent day rates and buyouts are negotiable. Cameroon has
mainly West African looking talent including Cameroon Highlanders, Equatorial
Bantu, Kirdi, Fulani, Northwestern Bantu and Eastern Nigritic peoples. All
other talent needs to be brought in from abroad.
Cameroon Film Equipment
You will need to bring in all camera, grip and lighting
equipment from abroad.
Art Department, Studios, Backlots, & Post Production
Art department and set construction is very basic beyond
local looks.
Studios and backlots. None exist at present.
Post Production. Post abroad.
Visas & Work Permits
Crews travelling on Western passports are required to
apply for entry visas at their closest Cameroonian embassy or mission. The
application must include an invitation letter from a locally based fixer, as
well as proof of polio and yellow fever vaccination. Processing times vary.
Allow at least a week. US travelers see here for more information.
Transport & Accommodation
Transportation Infrastructure. Major roads are paved.
Rural roads are slower going and difficult to cross during the rainy seasons.
Travel by night outside of major towns is considered dangerous. Our Cameroonian
fixer organizes safe and reliable 4WD transportation. Several international
airlines service flights to Cameroon.
Accommodation. Recommended film friendly hotels in
Cameroon:
Yaounde:
Hilton Yaounde
Douala:
Le Meridien Douala
Please contact us for corporate rates.
For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments.
Final Notes
Safety. See here for up to date travel advice. See here
for vaccinations required for Cameroon.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, stills
campaigns, online content, corporate videos, virtual reality 360 content,
feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Cameroon.
Hire Cameroon Production Support & Shooting Crew
If you are looking for a film or photographic production
service company, line producer or fixer for your shoot in Cameroon, please
contact us.
If you are looking for a shooting crew for your shoot in
Cameroon, such as a director, DoP, photographer, videographer (cameraman /
camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator, grip,
gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, please
contact us.
We are able to provide you with answers, references and
bids quickly.
Sources,
References & Credits: Google, Wikipedia, Wikihow, Pinterest, IMDB, Linked
In, Indie Wire, Film Making Stuff, Hiive, Film Daily, New York Film Academy, The
Balance, The Numbers, Film Maker, TV Guide Magazine, Media Match, Quora, Creative
Skill Set, Investopedia, Variety, No Film School, Daily Variety, The Film
Agency, Best Sample Resume, How Stuff Works, Career Trend, Producer's Code of
Credits, Production Hub, Producers Guild of America, Film Connection, Variety, Emerge
Film Solutions, UNESCO Institute for Statistics, "COLLYWOOD is the official
name of the Cameroon Film Industry", "The Story of Cameroonian
Cinema: Toward Independence in Production", "Cameroon International
Film Festival",
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