Marie is also the founder and CEO of Restless Global, which is a strategic advisory and content development company specialising in the African entertainment space, the cultural and creative industries (CCI), sports business, technology, and media.
What We Discuss With Marie
• Do you think the rest of the world is recognising and embracing the "creative and commercial potential" inherent in African stories, and how is this newfound awareness translating into opportunities?
• Are African music, film, and culture the biggest exports that the continent currently has, and do you think we fully leverage their soft power to propel Africa forward?
• How can Africa optimise its creative and knowledge industries and harness its soft power effectively to propel itself forward?
• You worked on a project with UNESCO to produce the first comprehensive study of the film and audiovisual industries in Africa’s 54 countries. What were the key themes and findings of the report?
• What advice would you give to aspiring filmmakers and content creators who are interested in tapping into the African media and creative industry?
• And much more...
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