(CNN) -- It's hard for me to choose the greatest African films of the 21st century as the genres and styles of African cinema have evolved in a big way over the past 20 years or so. Movie makers are now showing a more vibrant Africa than the Francophone filmmakers did before them.
CNN - 10 must-see African films of the 21st century.
By Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Special to CNNupdated 6:27 AM EDT, Fri August 2, 2013
(Hollywood Reporter) -- Garcelle Beauvais has signed on to star in And Then There Was You, an indie drama being directed by Leila Djansi.
Garcelle Beauvais to Star in Indie 'And Then There Was You'
3:52 PM PDT 4/18/2013 by Borys Kit
(Hollywood Reporter) -- COLOGNE, Germany - Djo Tunda Wa Munga's Viva Riva!, a crime thriller set among Congolese gas gangsters, was the big winner at the 2011 African Movie Academy Awards, taking six trophies including best film.
'Viva Riva!' Sweeps African Academy Awards
1:23 AM PDT 3/31/2011 by Scott Roxborough
Thesps join indie drama; Batinkoff making feature directorial debut
AUGUST 24, 2012 | 09:39AM PT
(Variety) -- Bruce Davison and Randall Batinkoff have come onboard indie drama “37,” set to start shooting next month in Los Angeles.Leila Djansi is producing through her company Turning Point Pictures along with Aarimax Films.