ISIS ou la tragédie des corps dispersés
The CTDC's mission is to promote and defend cultural diversity through an organisational ecosystem of national operators and stakeholders in the arts and culture. Within the framework of this mission, the ISIS project resembles an international research laboratory on a new form of theatre that will later be called "Théâtre du souffle".
The objective of ISIS is to gather anthropological material linked to traditions and cults of possession and then to submit it to a scriptwriting process (in the form of tales, puppets, masks, etc.) in order to create an aesthetic of breath that animates the bodies and voices of the actors and pushes them into all the twists and turns of their performance. This research will result in a contemporary theatre show, on the route to a future theatrical aesthetic capable of inspiring the rest of the world.
Numéric’Arts
As a producer of events and promoter of creative initiatives, Umané Culture participates in the development of Burkina Faso's artistic heritage, particularly in the field of music. From local work to international cooperation projects, Umané Culture works to professionalise artists.
The "Numéric'Arts" project aims to encourage collaboration between technological start-ups and cultural and creative companies to develop digital solutions that will facilitate the digital transition of companies in the sector and allow cultural and creative products to adapt to new modes of consumption. To support this digitalisation, "Numéric'Arts" also plans to create a platform for the promotion and marketing of quality local musical and audiovisual productions.
Faim de contes
The creation of the NGO Groupe Efrouba pour la Culture (GREC) in Grand-Lahou (south-western Côte d'Ivoire) was motivated by a group of writers' desire to decentralise the book promotion sector, 95% of whose activities take place in Abidjan. GREC is now multiplying its literary activities in Côte d'Ivoire and on the African continent, and extending its field of intervention to education, tourism, gastronomy, etc.
The main objective of "Faim de contes" is to enhance the oral traditions of Côte d'Ivoire through the promotion and professionalisation of native traditional storytellers. This new project is an opportunity for GREC to acquire human, technical and financial resources to bring together 12 Ivorian storytellers from different regions, to transcribe their stories into works that will be offered to publishers worldwide.
Tigritudes Itinérances
Les Films du Djabadjah is an independent production and distribution company created by filmmaker Berni Goldblat in 2006. It is also involved in executive production, in the organisation of film writing residencies, in circulation and programming, and works for a better visibility of African cinema on the continent.
Initially conceived as part of the Africa2020 Cultural Season, then presented in early 2022 at the Forum des Images in Paris, "Tigritudes" is a film cycle of 119 pan-African and Afro-diasporic films, produced between 1956 and 2021. The project in question aims to organise a touring programme, in Burkina Faso in the first instance.
By revealing an accessible and eclectic cinema, "Tigritudes Itinérance" works to deconstruct a reductive and restrictive vision of African cinema.
Projet de création, production et diffusion d'œuvres théâtrales et musicales à travers le numérique, les lieux de cultures et les écoles primaires et secondaires dans deux communes à faible accès à l'offre culturelle au Bénin
Théâtre d'Afrique is an NGO that promotes intercultural exchanges for human development and integration into society. It is also active in research, artistic creation, awareness raising, communication for behavioural change, heritage preservation and training.
This project aims to promote culture in the disadvantaged municipalities of Benin, namely Bonou and Avrankou. By presenting a musical theatre show at 10 cultural centres, 45 primary and secondary schools, and via digital channels, the NGO also aims to educate people about the consumption of cultural works online. In terms of added value, social cohesion is promoted and the right to rest and leisure is ensured for the populations of these isolated regions.
Trajectoire
The Centre de Développement Chorégraphique "La Termitière" aims to be an iconic location for contemporary African choreographic creation, guaranteeing artistic excellence. Here, creation is always conceived and carried out with the aim of distributing works and professionalising artists.
The "Trajectoire" project is part of the promotion of the creations of young West African choreographers using the importance of digital technology and networking. At the end of the project, 11 young dancer-choreographers and 5 cultural administrators will have benefited from training in creation, management and mastery of digital tools, and 5 works will be produced and distributed on the sub-regional and international markets.
Accès gratuit à la culture pour tous au Bénin
The ADAV-NORD BENIN association has set itself the mission of multiplying, consolidating, professionalising and diversifying creative initiatives in order, on the one hand, to allow the fine arts to play their role as liberators of society's expressions and questions, and on the other hand, to bring together the best creative conditions for artists.
This training, research, creation and promotion programme in the audiovisual field, aimed at 15 young visual artists, 8 of whom are women, consists of three main phases: 1/ training in "art photography + retouching" and "art video + editing"; 2/ supporting the 15 participants in promoting their creations (press releases); 3/ organising artistic discovery activities for 250 pupils and 150 deprived children.
Les Actrales: Formation, production, création et diffusion
In order to help build an African society that is worthy and proud of its values and culture, Arkadi Cultures proposes to strengthen the capacities of stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries; to work towards the enhancement and safeguarding of African heritage; to organise responsible tourism to encourage socio-cultural and environmental relations...
The "Les Actrales" project trains stage technicians, actors and directors in organic theatre in order to raise the quality of performance art. Organic theatre aims to develop the spectator's sensitivity by moving from physiology to empathy. It is a form of interactive performance that allows for the emergence of speech and reflection around a chosen theme. After training, the shows will be presented to the general public.
Sosongo
The Théâtre Soleil is a cultural association working to develop theatre for young audiences and to promote artistic and cultural education. Its mission is governed by the creation, training and production of shows for young audiences and all audiences in disciplines such as theatre, puppetry and storytelling.
Convinced of the usefulness of art for the individual construction and cultural identity of the child, the "Sosongo" ("the right way") initiative wishes to increase the range of quality shows for young audiences. It also works to involve schoolchildren in the process of artistic creation and to develop the creative spirit of educational staff. Through its activities, it contributes to the reinforcement of citizenship, social cohesion, the prevention of extremism and the fight against terrorism.
"Ateliers inventifs" - performance phase
The Min'Art association was founded in 2017 under the impulse of young artists eager for new forms of creation more in line with societal changes. Today, it is expanding its actions to include intervention and cultural mediation projects, as well as training and introducing young people to theatre and dance.
This project follows on from the programme of workshops in favour of young people that the Min'Art association has been developing in the districts of Conakry for two years. Within this framework, 3 distribution centres will be set up in 3 neighbourhoods that do not usually receive any cultural offerings, but which will host contemporary live performances for one year. This project is the first phase of a distribution programme that will be extended to other areas of the city in the following years.