‘s feature film debut, “Banel & Adama,” which played in competition in Cannes and makes its North American premiere in Toronto.The film just won the Melbourne International Film Festival’s top prize, the Bright Horizons Award.
Previously announced deals are Tandem Films for French distribution, who just released the title in France and Pathé BC Afrique is releasing in Senegal on Oct. 4.VarietyRamata-Toulaye Sy is a Femis alum, and is known for the 2022 short film “Astel,” which was awarded IMDBPro #ShareHerJourney Award in TIFF and Special Jury award in Clermont ISFF. It played in more that 80 festivals, including Fespaco and New Directors/New Films, and won more than 20 awards.