A second film in the Generation Africa slate of 25 films on migration, being produced by STEPS, the Cape Town-based documentary production powerhouse, has won an award at the 2021 Encounters South Africa International Documentary Film Festival. The Last Shelter directed by Ousmane Samassékou (France/ Mali/ South Africa) won the Best South African / African… Continue reading Another Generation Africa Film – The Last Shelter Wins At Encounters, Heads For Durban International Film Fest
Month: July 2021
The Witcher: Blood Origin Cast Announcement
Netflix confirmed today that Michelle Yeoh has been cast in the role of Scían in upcoming series The Witcher: Blood Origin. Yeoh joins Laurence O’Fuarain in the cast, who will star in the role of Fjall: Born into a clan of warriors sworn to protect a King, Fjall carries a deep scar within, the death… Continue reading The Witcher: Blood Origin Cast Announcement
Durban International Film Festival Announces Films In Competition
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA), will host the Durban International Festival (DIFF) from 22 July to 1 August 2021. This year, for its 42nd edition, the festival presents a programme of close to 140 feature films, documentaries and short films alongside an exciting industry programme: Isiphethu. On 22 July, DIFF 2021 opens… Continue reading Durban International Film Festival Announces Films In Competition
Ladima Foundation Announces Partnership With Culture & Development East Africa & KIAFF
he Ladima Foundation is excited to announce a partnership with Culture and Development East Africa (CDEA) and the Kwetu International Animation Film Festival (KIAFF) designed to bring training, development, and professional opportunities to women in animation across East Africa. The Ladima Foundation has recently registered as a not-for-profit organisation in Tanzania and this initial training… Continue reading Ladima Foundation Announces Partnership With Culture & Development East Africa & KIAFF
Dozi Releases New Single “Dis Hoekom!”
The very popular and talented Dozi, released his nineteenth album, Vrede in 2020. He already dropped two singles from this album, Partykeer Somtyds and Ek wil vir jou sê and just released the third single, DIS HOEKOM. The song was written by Dozi, Kappie Kapp and Stef Kruger and produced by Dozi, Mauritz Lotz and… Continue reading Dozi Releases New Single “Dis Hoekom!”
National Arts Festival’s Ten Day Pivot To Online
National Arts Festival goes fully online for second time 8-31 July The National Arts Festival’s hopes of having a live audience element at the 2021 Makhanda experience were dashed by the Level 4 Lockdown measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday 27 June. The new legislation prohibits all cultural, social and political gatherings except… Continue reading National Arts Festival’s Ten Day Pivot To Online