The moving South African documentary, I Am Here, about South Africa’s oldest Holocaust survivor Ella Blumenthal, has won the Best South African Documentary at the 42nd Durban International Film Festival, automatically qualifying it for Academy Award (Oscar) consideration. I Am Here was the most watched production at DIFF 2021. This is the second award for… Continue reading “I Am Here” Wins Best SA Documentary At Durban International Film Festival
Category: Festival
Local Content Thrives At Durban International Film Festival
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) is hosting the Durban International Festival (DIFF) from 22 July to 1 August 2021. This year, for its 42nd edition, the prestigious festival presents a programme of close to 140 feature films, documentaries and short films alongside an exciting industry programme: isiPhethu. After a very successful first… Continue reading Local Content Thrives At Durban International Film Festival
Durban International Film Festival Officially Opened
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) is hosting the Durban International Festival (DIFF) from 22 July to 1 August. Now celebrating its landmark 42nd year, this prestigious South African international film festival is a unique phenomenon on the African cultural calendar. This year the festival is screening selected films and hosts seminars… Continue reading Durban International Film Festival Officially Opened
Attend The Sony AV Tech Expo 27 & 28 July 2021
Virtually Join Sony’s B2B Team to Experience the Latest AV Solutions for Workplaces, Classrooms, Worship Facilities, Retail Establishments, Entertainment Experiences, Healthcare Environments and Transportation Hubs Connect with Sony Electronics’ B2B group on Tuesday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 28 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm/ET at the inaugural Sony AV Tech Expo 2021, a virtual event highlighting the business’ expansive portfolio of AV… Continue reading Attend The Sony AV Tech Expo 27 & 28 July 2021
South African Documentary “Black People Don’t Get Depressed” Spotlighted At Cannes Film Market 2021
Director Sara Chitambo’s documentary was first supported by the Durban Film Market (DFM) in August 2020. Since then, Sara has been globetrotting albeit virtually, to secure financing for her ground-breaking film, Black People Don’t Get Depressed. The documentary is a personal journey through trauma and mental health issues that investigates the struggles, rituals and triumphs… Continue reading South African Documentary “Black People Don’t Get Depressed” Spotlighted At Cannes Film Market 2021
Durban International Film Festival Brings Industry Programme: Isiphethu
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) will host the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) from 22 July to 1 August 2021. This year, for its 42nd edition, the festival presents close to 140 feature films, documentaries and short films alongside an exciting industry programme: Isiphethu. Screenings by film students and a diverse workshop-… Continue reading Durban International Film Festival Brings Industry Programme: Isiphethu