The 15th Durban FilmMart (DFM), set to take place from 19 – 22 July 2024 in Durban, promises to be an enriching event for film professionals seeking inspiration, professional development, and networking opportunities. Renowned leaders in the film industry will share their expertise and provide invaluable insights to delegates. Standout elements of the DFM 2024… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Headline Speakers and Masterclasses for DFM 2024
Category: Festival
Memory, Archive and Belonging Feature in Encounters Palestinian Focus
Three very different documentaries by Palestinians that are deeply intertwined with themes of memory, archive, and belonging, offer a profound exploration of identity and historical consciousness in this year’s Encounters South African International Documentary Festival which takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg from 20 to 30 June 2024. These films delve into the collective and personal memories of… Continue reading Memory, Archive and Belonging Feature in Encounters Palestinian Focus
The 2025 National Playwright Competition Opens a Call for Entry
New stories and voices for the South African stage are essential if theatre is to reflect the hearts and minds of the country’s people. Founded in 2018, and managed by the National Arts Festival, the National Playwright Competition, in partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages, is playing a critical role in helping South African script writers from… Continue reading The 2025 National Playwright Competition Opens a Call for Entry
Films To Delight and Surprise at Encounters 2024
In a fascinating lineup of documentaries from around the globe, this year’s Encounters South African International Documentary Festival offers over 45 films that promise to captivate and delight a myriad of interests and tastes at venues in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Music, its magic and the mystery, the lives of the people who create it… Continue reading Films To Delight and Surprise at Encounters 2024
Discover the Future of African Animation at Durban FilmMart 2024
Durban FilmMart Institute Spotlights the Animation Highlights at DFM 2024 The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) spotlights the innovative world of animation at Durban FilmMart (DFM) 2024, taking place from 19 – 22 July 2024, under the banner “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability.” Marking its fourth year of focused inclusion in the Programme, the… Continue reading Discover the Future of African Animation at Durban FilmMart 2024
2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour Kicks Off in June
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour, a 83-minute short film program featuring selections from past editions of the Sundance Film Festival and alumni of Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program. The Indigenous Film Tour curates vibrant works by Native filmmakers, providing audiences with a glimpse into the present and future… Continue reading 2024 Sundance Institute Indigenous Film Tour Kicks Off in June