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We've been working with the Film Africa team at the Royal African Society and SOAS for the past few months and we're excited that the festival is finally here! Launching this Thursday, you can expect another 10 days of amazing African films (70 of them!), as well as 35 leading filmmakers offering Q&As, free professional workshops and 9 African music nights.
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Today we launch fashion designer Adèle Dejak's new website and online shop! We've been working on the project for a few months now, getting to ogle all of her beautiful designs along the way. Here are some of the team's favourites.
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Kathryn
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Starting out in business can be daunting and overwhelming. With so much to think about and do, it can be easy to forget vital tasks or simply not be aware of others. When launching Asilia, we went through our fair share of near misses and at times wished someone had given us a (almost) comprehensive checklist of the tasks and areas we need to address.
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Two weeks ago, we launched an e-book, 'African Apps in a Global Marketplace', written by our Technical Director, Andrew Mugoya. Inspired by his experience working on our Afriapps initiative, Andrew has collated ideas, observations, tips and some gripes about the African app industry.
Why write it?
African technology is in an exciting and vibrant phase with many talented developers and an unprecedented access to global markets.
We're super excited that the Film Africa festival starts in London this Thursday. 10 days of more than fifty of the best African fiction and documentary films from across the continent. With lively Q&As and panel discussions featuring leading African filmmakers, and a dynamic programme of cultural events!
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Famine in the Horn of Africa was big news a few months ago but although media attention on the crisis has faded, the situation is still very serious for millions of people. The Egyptian-based infographics and data visualization lab, Bayanat, got in touch with us about collaborating to put the Horn of Africa back in the spotlight again. The result is an infographic highlighting the need, responses so far and what we can still do to help.
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We've been real busy over the past couple of months, developing the identity, website and communications materials for Film Africa 2011. There are only 2 weeks left until the London festival begins and along with being really happy to be a part of such a great programme, we're really excited about watching as many of the films as we can!
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We recently worked with UK charity Sandblast Arts to create promotional materials for Run the Sahara 2012. A week-long trip, Run the Sahara involves participating in the Saharamarathon (Not a runner? Don't worry, you can do as little as walk 5km) and taking part in several cultural events and activities, giving you a glimpse into the lives of your Saharawi hosts.
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We recently completed some new work for handmade accessory line, Ankara & Lace. Find out more in our portfolio.
I recently interviewed Ankara & Lace founder, Ann aka Afrolicious, on Afri-Love. Find out more about her passion and inspiration here.
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We had the pleasure of working with acclaimed playwright and scriptwriter, Ade Solanke, to create an identity and website for Spora Stories. Spora Stories is invested in creating entertaining and exciting contemporary theatre and film, reflecting and diseecting the African experience in modern Britain, America and Africa.
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