The Gambia, Film Actors talk 2 Leah Tunkara, 2015
On TV in the US, interviewed by Leah Tunkara. Leilani Films LT Inc. leahtunkara.com Eh 'mandinka language' film. US. Film premiere of Gee Kee Latay.
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Air dates on Channel 54 in US, Hawaii. American 'Hollywood' host Leah, is also a filmmaker, Television Editor an Actor.
Can Gambia's filmmakers become 'rich' like the Nigerian Film industry ? You have heard of Hollywood & Bollywood, well Nollywood generates an impressive $ 590 million in one year. Last year, data was released showing that Nollywood is a $3.3 billion industry !
It is bigger than Hollywood by volume.and right behind India's Bollywood. When it comes to 'distribution' Leah says Nollywood could help Gambia filmmakers out !
Or will more 'West African'players' become competitors ? Nollywood related titles already on Netflix in the US. FORTUNE (quote) Many observers believe that the global reach of African Films could take off, led by video on demand (VOD).
But America still wins in theatrical releases world wide.
This production was made on the island of Maui and the location was shot on the beach in Gambia. See more on channels LeahsWalkAbout. For part 2 of TALKING STORY IN AFRICA the interview with the Actors. [email protected] READ ABOUT, CANNES, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2016. Jamaican Reggae music. Gambians in America, and the UK.
