The FAME Shorts Film Festival returns to Cape Town’s Labia Theatre from 4-7 September, bringing a dazzling array of African cinema. Featuring 31 thought-provoking films, the festival showcases innovative and creative filmmakers from across the continent, offering audiences a rich tapestry of stories from Africa and its diaspora. The eagerly anticipated programme was announced on… Continue reading The FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme
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The National Arts Festival Opens the Call for the 2025 Curated Programme
As the National Arts Festival celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, one of the most lauded facets of the Festival was the deep diversity of the Curated Programme and its ongoing ability to reflect the creative zeitgeist of the nation. The Curated Programme is selected by the Festival’s Artistic Committee, led by the Artistic Director,… Continue reading The National Arts Festival Opens the Call for the 2025 Curated Programme
Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia
After Spinners beat Succession in Shanghai, now it’s Wyfie vs Wong Kar-Wai in Seoul First it was Spinners beating Succession in Shanghai. Now Wyfie is up against legendary Chinese auteur Wong Kar-Wai (In the Mood For Love, The Grandmaster) and his multi-award-winning series Blossoms Shanghai for Best International Series at The Seoul International Drama Awards… Continue reading Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia
Zimkitha Ignites The Journey To Her Debut Album With Soulful Single “Baby Vuka”
It has been over 4 months since R&B singer & songwriter, Zimkitha released her 2nd single of the year titled “Complicated” with Tasha HendrixX. Prior to that release, she had announced that she was working on her debut album which would be released later in the year. It is with great privilege that we announce… Continue reading Zimkitha Ignites The Journey To Her Debut Album With Soulful Single “Baby Vuka”
“Making this Show is Like an Ultra Marathon.” Ryan Condal on “House of the Dragon”
The first two seasons of House of the Dragon, the most popular series on IMDb globally right now, are now available to binge on Showmax. Filmed in England, Wales and Spain, Season 2 required more than 5 400 costumes, a crew of almost 2 500, and more than 100 new sets built across five sound… Continue reading “Making this Show is Like an Ultra Marathon.” Ryan Condal on “House of the Dragon”
Candice on Working With Dead People, “Die Ondernemers” & So Much More
An inside look at the funeral business, Die Ondernemers is produced by POP24, the creative minds behind The Mommy Club, This Body Works For Me and Bae Beyond Borders, three of the 10 most-streamed South African shows on Showmax in 2023. The cast includes Candice Austin, owner of Goodall & Bourne Funeral Undertakers; Jano van… Continue reading Candice on Working With Dead People, “Die Ondernemers” & So Much More