Category: Festival

European Film Festival Celebrates 10th Year In South Africa

Oscar nominees, Cannes winners, and other thought-provoking films from Europe will be on show during the celebratory 10th edition of the European Film Festival in South Africa between 12 to 22 October this year.  The festival will showcase a select curation of 16 new films in cinemas in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with a limited special programme in Durban.   Featured countries… Continue reading European Film Festival Celebrates 10th Year In South Africa

CANEX Shorts: Short Film Competition & Screenings

The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme is excited to announce a short film competition and screening initiative, CANEX Shorts. CANEX Shorts is an exciting and dynamic competition for young filmmakers to be acknowledged for their work as well as to secure the opportunity to attend and be showcased… Continue reading CANEX Shorts: Short Film Competition & Screenings

Isiphethu Programme Announces Industry Seminars and Student Screenings

The Durban International Film Festival, taking place from 20-30 July 2023, is taking strides to strengthen skills for upcoming filmmakers. Their development project, Isiphethu, will host a plethora of events and workshops in July. These include an isiZulu Scriptwriting Workshop, the International Student Film Festival, Isiphethu on Tour with community screenings, and its Industry Workshop… Continue reading Isiphethu Programme Announces Industry Seminars and Student Screenings

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Announce The Winners For 2023

THE ADIAHA AWARD For the fourth year running Encounters in partnership with the Ladima Foundation, presents the Adiaha Award, rewarding excellence in documentary filmmaking by African women. This year, the award welcomes a new partner, DOK.fest München, Germany’s largest documentary film festival. DOK.fest will invite the winner of the Award to the next edition of… Continue reading Encounters South African International Documentary Festival Announce The Winners For 2023

Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Talents Durban Project Selection 2023

The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) is delighted to unveil the lineup of participants for the anticipated 16th edition of Talents Durban. As the African satellite programme of the Berlin International Film Festival and Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban forms an integral part of the DFMI’s portfolio. “Working in collaboration with partners to develop platforms that can… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Talents Durban Project Selection 2023