Eric Constantin Makanda

Eric Constantin Makanda is a leader in the cultural field, with over fifteen years in theater for development, participatory theater, and social intervention. Eric has held leadership positions in several arts and cultural associations in the Central African Republic. Since 2015, Eric Constantin Makanda has been the secretary general of the Central African Federation of Theater. He is also the communications manager of the Central African Republic Chapter of the Arterial Network. Eric holds a professional degree in Cultural Development from the National School of Arts in Bangui. He is currently transitioning to television and cinema as an actor in Central African films that address peace and social cohesion between Muslim and Christian communities. Since 2013, the Central African Republic has seen fighting between these two communities as part of the political and military crisis. He wishes to shoot a film about Central African Muslims and Christians to start the process of returning to peace and building cohesive communities. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Eric plans to establish a film production and education center with recording studios to benefit artists and individuals, in the Central African Republic, Africa, and the world, who fight for peace.