Fiona Tande emphasizes how pervasive racism in both conservation and film industries hinder African participation, noting that local talent often goes unrecognized and underutilized.
"There is still a lot of rampant and maybe closeted racism. It has been such a slap in the face because I really had faith in the film industry," reflects Tande.
Tande launched Pridelands Films to connect foreign crews with local filmmakers and initiated the Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival to promote authentic African narratives.
The Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival has seen a notable increase in submissions, demonstrating a growing interest in telling African stories from local perspectives.
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