CADR'A F.I.L.M.S. - Independent TV Training Center

Location:	Douala, Cameroon
Category:	Human Rights & Good Governance
Published:	31 August 2007
Progress:	100% funded
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Welcome to CADR'A F.I.L.M.S., an independent training center for audio-visual TV production in the course of incorporation, in Bonendalé, a village close to Douala/Cameroon.

Notwithstanding the fact that since 1990 an era of liberalization in social communication in Cameroon opened officially, up to now – almost two decades later - the civil society has still no resources, no equipment to break the monopoly of state propaganda.

Starting back in 1999 we formed a number of young professionals for the sector which is more and more expanding - audio-visual TV production by implementing the method “learning by doing” and working in highly successful Cameroonian TV productions like JUST FOR FUN und CITÉ CAMPUS.

Since 2003 F.I.L.M.S. is supporting the approach of creative work, education, production and broadcast. By establishing CADR'A F.I.L.M.S. as a training and production center we facilitate a communicative and esthetically innovative approach, which will aid effectively to overcome ethnic barriers and convey an image of strong citizenship and establishing CADR'A F.I.L.M.S. as a center of regional importance for West and Central Africa.

In late 2007 we started the production of the second Cameroonian Sitcom RETROUVAILLES BAR CHEZ NOUS, which is broadcasted and gaining popular success. We still have a long way to go and invite technicians, young people with a degree for TV production or related studies, experienced professionals worldwide to be part of our training efforts in Bonendalé on the banks of the Wouri estuary.

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  Published 31 August 2007
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English (40):

V. Ndoumbe

No doubt that it is a great victory!

by V. Ndoumbe, posted 10 months ago

 

Dear all of you,

How grateful we are, to each and everyone of you, who took a bit of time to read, understand and also appreciate this project of ours.

For us over here, in regards to this socio-historical context where dreams are often chattere

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German (34)

Supporters (10):

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  Peter B.
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  V. Specht
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  G. Mueller
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  A. Hammoud
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  H. Knott
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  Joana B.
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  M. Leuze

Supporting Teams (1):

Advocates (10):

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  E. Muzzolini

  F

  Just the perfect place to a launch such a great project ! I was there yesterday. Bonendalé is the kind of place where all kind of great ideas can surge for films and videos. A TV/film training Center is a real need in Cameroon ...for two reasons. The last movie theatre closed this year, I think that boosting the offer of images could help authorities to react. Moreover, the offer of Cameroonese TV program is still a little weak and need to be fueled.

Visitors (1):

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  C. K.

  M

  I come from Bonendalé, the village close to Douala in Cameroon where Vincent Ndoumbe and his team were shooting the television series “Retrouvailles Bar Chez Nous“ for a number of months until September 2008. Our whole village had the privilege to follow their work due to the fact that the team worked most of the time in open air. We all admired the enthusiasm of the team and their dedication. We would count ourselves lucky if CAD’RA F.I.L.M.S. would be reality one day. - - - - - - - - - Ich stamme aus Bonendalé, dem Dorf in der Nähe von Douala (Kamerun), in dem in den vergangenen Monaten bis September 2008 das Team um Vincent Ndoumbe die TV-Serie „Retrouvailles Bar Chez Nous“ gedreht hat. Das ganze Dorf hat die Arbeiten mit großem Interesse verfolgt, denn die Dreharbeiten fanden unter freiem Himmel statt. Wir haben den Enthusiasmus und den Einsatz des gesamten Teams bewundert. Wir würden uns glücklich schätzen, wenn CADR’A F.IL.M.S. eines Tages in unserem Dorf Wirklichkeit würde. (Übersetzung aus dem Französischen: hazet)

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  H. Knott
  F
  Berlin, Germany
  by H. Knott, asked on 14 February 2009 at 07:05 PM
  Dieser Artikel wurde im heutigen Tagesspiegel veröffentlicht und wirft ein Licht auf die Situation der afrikanischen Filmproduzenten, und nicht zu vergessen, er ergänzt "Merci, Mesdames" und "Christoph Schlingensief in Kamerun (Ein Opernhaus für Afrika)", den beiden Blogs dieser Woche von Vincent Ndoumbe (Kamerun) hier bei betterplace.org. Lesen Sie selbst! URL: http://www.tagesspiegel.de/kultur/kino/berlinale/Berlinale-Jury-Schlingensief-Mankell-Kabore;art16892,2730076 - Die Afrika-Connection
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  M. Nyuyinwi
  44/F
  Bamenda, Cameroon
  by M. Nyuyinwi, asked on 05 August 2008 at 10:46 AM
  It is so wonderfull to know what you are doing Vincent. it sounds very interesting and we have been watching the new programme "Retrouvailles Bar de chez" on the Cameroon national television.It is true that it depicts the reality of what we live in our society today, but I would still want you to give me some clarifications on the following:- How did you get the idea of bringing out this particular programme?- How do you cope with the members of your group? They are quite many and you are just an individual. How do you manage to accomodate them, feed them and even transport yourselves to the various places where you are doing the "tournage"? Good luckMary Nyuyinwi
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    V. Ndoumbe
    57/M
    Douala, Cameroon
    by V. Ndoumbe, asked on 07 August 2008 at 07:45 AM
    For all German readers you will find the answer to Mary’s questions translated into German in our blog “ Warum eine Bar? Drei Gründe dafür!” Bonjour et merci, Mary, pour l'intérêt que tu portes sur mon travail. Les raisons qui m'ont poussé vers cette nouvelle expérience sont de trois niveaux: PREMIERÈMEMT, le genre sitcom est très peu présent sur nos grilles d'antenne africaines. Nos dirigeants de chaînes sont obligés d'aller toujours chercher des télénovelas ou tout autre sous produits venus d'ailleurs, sans aucune liaison avec nos réalités locales... quelle forte alliénation culturelle cela pourrait provoquer avec le temps? DEUXIÈMEMENT, ce genre de programme part du constat indéniable que le bar aujourd'hui, a peut-être déjà remplacé la place du village où tout le monde se rencontrait pour parler et boire aussi un peu de vin de palme... C'est donc une vitrine d'observation assez privilégié, quand on veut comme nous, changer les moeurs en rigolant et en amenant le grand public à rire aussi de ses propres imbécilités, défauts et autres mauvaises manières de vivre en société, aider à la transformation des mentalités par le rire, n'est pas révolutionnaire? Là où la faim et les guerres ethniques nous empèchent de rêver? TROISIÈMEMENT, dans la mesure où tout ce passe au même endroit, il est plus facile d'y appliquer notre pédagogie du LEARNING BY DOING... généralement nous commençons toujours par regarder, analyser et commenter d'autres productions célèbres de par le monde, tout du cinéma muet jusqu'aux oeuvres les plus subtiles rien n'échappe à notre curiosité. Il faut croire que c'est une méthode qui paye puisque que le cameramanm, le monteur, les comédiens et tous les autres membres de l'équipe étaient des jeunes sans emploi ni perspectives d'avenir il y a cinq ans . Aujourd'hui ils sont sollicités partout dans toutes sorte de productions mais dès qu'il s'agit de nous retrouver à la base, nous sommes tous là, pour accueillir et encourager les nouveaux venus. Notre ambition est d'aller le plus loin possible... pourvu que les gens nous comprennent et nous donnent un coup de pouce. A bientôt, Mary, et merci encore, Vincent Ndoumbe