A compelling and immersive series of short documentaries by all-African filmmaking talent to be launched by Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English launches Africa Direct, a distinctive series of compelling and immersive short documentaries produced and directed by all-African filmmaking talent. The films open an authentic window onto a range of ordinary and extraordinary African lives,… Continue reading Al Jazeera Presents “Africa Direct” – African Stories, Told By African Filmmakers About African Lives
Category: Festival
DIFF Launches Student Film Festival
Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KwaZulu Natal, the inaugural Isiphethu International Student Film Festival (IISFF) will be launched during the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). The Festival is inviting student filmmakers to submit their projects for the 1st edition taking place from July 21st to 30th, 2022. The deadline… Continue reading DIFF Launches Student Film Festival
20 Nonfiction Projects Receive Grants From The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
The nonprofit Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program (DFP) announced today its latest cohort of 20 nonfiction films receiving Sundance Institute Documentary Fund Grants. The fund offers non-recoupable support for nonfiction projects that continue to elevate and advance cultural dialogue and break new ground in creativity and innovation from filmmakers with a distinct voice and vision,… Continue reading 20 Nonfiction Projects Receive Grants From The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Poignant Film “One Take Grace” Screened Online For Limited Time
Born of a conversation between two women on a film set, One Take Grace reflects on a life and a country. It will be available to watch for a short window on the National Arts Festival website from 6pm on 29 October – 4 November 2021. One Take Grace is a creative documentary by Motherbox Films… Continue reading Poignant Film “One Take Grace” Screened Online For Limited Time
Durban International Film Festival Invites Filmmakers To Submit For 2022 Edition
Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa’s longest-running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), inviting filmmakers to submit their feature films, documentaries, and shorts for the 43rd edition taking place from July 21st to 30th, 2022. The deadline for submissions is February 28th 2021. For eligibility,… Continue reading Durban International Film Festival Invites Filmmakers To Submit For 2022 Edition
European Film Festival Wraps With Close To 10 000 Views
The European Film Festival has just successfully completed 10 days of online screenings and topical discussions, as well as community events and schools programmes. (14-24 October). The principal purpose of the festival is to showcase new thought-provoking films from Europe, many of which may not be seen on SA cinema circuit or the respective streaming… Continue reading European Film Festival Wraps With Close To 10 000 Views