Cameroon has recently introduced a new initiative aimed at contributing to film research and scholarship. Campus Ciné 3.0 is an inter-university digital library of film theses that have been defended at all universities in Cameroon. The project was presented at the University of Yaoundé I, with the aim of making these works available to researchers, students, professionals, and film enthusiasts.
Introducing Campus Ciné 3.0
Campus Ciné 3.0 is a digital library that will help promote the value of film research and scholarship in Cameroon. The project is an initiative of the Cameroonian Intercollegiate Film Studies Association (Acirec), with the support of the Office of Film and Audiovisual Production of the Ministry of Arts and Culture. The project has already been presented at the universities of Douala (Nkongsamba Institute of Fine Arts) and Dschang (Foumban Institute of Fine Arts).
The project was recently presented at the University of Yaoundé I, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Literature and Humanities, Prof. Christian Evane, the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Bienvenu Cyrille Bela, and the UYI Department of Arts and Archaeology Chair, Prof. Bienvenu Cyrille Bela, among others. The Minac Director of Cinematography, Pr. Donatus Fai Tangem, the Head of the Performing Arts and Cinematography Section, Pr. Emelda Samba, and the Film School Coordinator, Dr. Sanama Aristide were also present.
The Purpose of the Campus Ciné 3.0 Project
According to Dr. Yadia, coordinator of Acirec, the purpose of project is to inform the university community about the existence of a digital library of film dissertations and to enter into collaborations with these universities to obtain these scholarly works. The goal of this digital library is to ensure the qualitative and quantitative development of scientific research in Cameroon.
Campus Ciné 3.0 is a significant project that will have a positive impact on film research and scholarship in Cameroon. The digital library will provide access to a vast collection of film theses, making it easier for researchers, students, professionals, and film enthusiasts to explore and study the rich and diverse history of film in Cameroon. With the support of the Cameroonian Intercollegiate Film Studies Association (Acirec) and the Office of Film and Audiovisual Production of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, the project is expected to grow and become an important resource for film research and scholarship in the country.
