With the kind support of Institut Français du Ghana, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) invites Ghanaian film makers to register for a one to one 45-minute appointment with François d’Artemare as part of the 2nd African Women in Film Forum (AWIFF), 23rd-25th September 2013. The aim of this activity is to provide expert advice and mentoring on preparing your artistic project for the international market. Filmmakers should register for this unique opportunity by emailing specialprograms@africlub.net/awdf with a short bio by Wednesday 18th September.

On Wednesday, 23rd September, 3.30pm-4.30pm, François d’Artemare will also lead a discussion as part of the AWIFF on:
Identifying Producers, Co-Producers and Film Project Development
This session will focus on how to find producers and co-producers for your film project. This will include the artistic development of a project, and practical insights on how to meet key people in the film industry, whilst gaining recognition in the international film world.

François D’Artemare is the founder of Les Films de l’Après-Midi, a company that has actively produced features films for 12 years. D’Artemare’s productions include: Bosnia (DJECA – Special Mention of the Jury, Un Certain Regard, Cannes 2012 and SNOW by Aida Begic – International Critics’ Week Grand Prix Award, Cannes 2008), Portugal (THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA by Manoel de Oliveira – Cannes 2010: opening of Un Certain Regard), Brazil (FOUR FOR NONE by Alice de Andrade – Rotterdam 2005), Angola (THE HERO by Zeze Gamboa – World Cinema Dramatic Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2005). He and his associate are credited with discovering many talents especially from Portugal. Les Films de l’Après-Midi are committed to supporting young filmmakers (Aida Begic, Hiwot Admasu, Balint Kenyeres, João Salaviza), and also develop projects by established directors such as Manoel de Oliveira and Flora Gomes.