By Ntaryike Divine
Cameroon's film industry has witnessed slow growth, in contrast to countries like its neighbor, Nigeria, where the movie market is booming. Experts say a main problem is getting financing. But the number of productions has risen with increased affordability of digital video equipment. Film production in Cameroon witnessed a significant surge last year in sharp contrast to stagnation a decade ago. More than 20 Cameroonian movies were shown at theaters nationwide and aired by local television stations.
Elsewhere, independent video productions are skyrocketing and filmmaking houses are sprouting as more young producers, screenwriters and actors make their debut in the industry.
Experts say there is every reason to believe that the
movie business -- long-dormant -- is waking up.
Mfuh Ebenezer was the first Cameroonian to put a film on video. That was in 1995 and was titled "Love has Eyes." At Christmas he released another, called "Cycle of Trauma," which has already sold thousands of copies.
He says the industry has come a long way, "I real
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