YARA Encounter which saw the participation of many women, it mainly consisted in bringing together women filmmakers from the region around a main theme « women entrepreneurship in the film and audiovisual fields ». Having mobilized an audience of nearly 150 young women, men, journalists, actors and cultural entrepreneurs, it was supported by exchanges on such important themes as intellectual property law, getting a good start in cultural enterprise, the role of the State, and financing strategies.

• The marked presence of legal experts and renowned filmmakers such as Rahmatou Keita, Hilda Dokubo, Sana Ezzine, Wasis Diop; Claudia Yoka, and actresses and actors involved in local civil society such as Sylvie Nwet, Tatiana Matip, Alex Bitjocka or Gérard Essomba enhanced the quality of the exchanges.
• Thanks to the remarkable participation of the Korean and Swiss embassies in Cameroon, the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises of Social Economy and Handicrafts, the Institute of International Relations of Cameroon, the Hilton and this diversified presence of the public, it was an enriching experience.
• The State has a great role to play in the promotion of cultural activities, of course, but the actors in the field must work to frame their activities and works and invest in quality, collaboration, diversity of resources (human, material and financial), belief and especially patience. Experience is a key determinant.