The game of soccer is transforming Africa in fascinating and powerful ways. Africa10, a documentary film and a multimedia project, features dynamic stories about life and about soccer from all corners of the continent, in the year that Africa hosts the World Cup for the first time. Intermixed with these stories are interviews & behind-the-scenes with Africa's greatest players, such as Samuel Eto'o and Sulley Muntari, and with African leaders such as Kofi Annan and Desmond Tutu. will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas is executive producer of Africa10 and is producing the film's soundtrack.
Africa10 portrays the transcendent power of soccer in modern African - a power that has helped transform the lives of individuals, of countries, and perhaps even of the continent itself. By following stories that span the continent (and beyond), we gain insight into the players, fans, and countrymen who see "The African Game" as a symbol of personal salvation, national unity, and potentially even a pan-African renaissance. Filming began in December 2008, and has covered stories in South Africa, Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan, Italy, France, England, and the United States. Filming is 95% completed and postproduction is 50%. We are seeking completion funding to deliver the film in early 2011. Please get in touch for funding/investment opportunities.
We are seeking completing funding to fund one last trip to South Africa to follow up on two characters. We are also seeking finishing funds to complete postproduction which is 50% complete.
We are seeking outreach funding and partnerships. We are also seeking sponsorships and corporate partners as well as NGO partnerships.We are currently seeking to raise funds for three months of editing, which will complete the project.
We are seeking distribution worldwide.