Kunle Afolayan reacts to talks of few female cinematographers in film industry: “It’s like work for men”

  • Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan recently had a chat with Legit.ng where he touched on some industry topics
  • The movie star reacted to discussions about few female cinematographers in the industry, among other things
  • Kunle Afolayan also shared his thoughts about American actors being used to tell African stories
  • The renowned filmmaker recently had a workshop at the Kunle Afolayan Production (KAP) Film and Television Academy, in partnership with the United States Embassy, titled Reel Circle: Directing Cinematography Workshop

Nigerian actor, producer, and director Kunle Afolayan recently spoke with Legit.ng at the launch of the third edition of Reel Circle: Directing Cinematography Workshop, with over 20 participants in attendance.

The event took place in Lagos on November 12, 2024, and the veteran filmmaker shared his thoughts on some industry topics, including the fact that there are very few female cinematographers in the business.