CANEX SHORTS: Afreximbank Announces Short Film Competition & Screenings

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme is excited to announce the second edition of the vibrant short film competition and screening initiative, CANEX Shorts. CANEX Shorts is a competition designed to recognize and celebrate the talents of young filmmakers. Winners will receive acknowledgment for their outstanding work and will… Continue reading CANEX SHORTS: Afreximbank Announces Short Film Competition & Screenings

Openview Says Goodbye to Power-Up! Channel and Hello To Uninterrupted Entertainment

With recent improvements in power stability, Openview announces discontinuing the Power-Up! Channel (Channel 114 on Openview) from Monday, 8 July 2024. Launched as a beacon of light during the challenging times of load-shedding, Power-Up! provided 18 hours of daily entertainment, ensuring South Africans never missed their favourite shows. Now, uninterrupted entertainment will continue on e.tv. Power-Up! was… Continue reading Openview Says Goodbye to Power-Up! Channel and Hello To Uninterrupted Entertainment

Grammy Museum Partners With HYBE For New Exhibit Opening August 2

HYBE: WE BELIEVE IN MUSIC, A GRAMMY MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENING AUGUST 2 EXHIBIT SHOWCASES ARTIFACTS FROM SUPERSTAR HYBE ARTISTS, INCLUDING BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, & MANY MORE The GRAMMY Museum joins forces with HYBE to present its newest exhibit, HYBE: We Believe In Music, A GRAMMY Museum Exhibit. The interactive exhibit… Continue reading Grammy Museum Partners With HYBE For New Exhibit Opening August 2

IFAS to host High-Level French Film Industry Delegation in South Africa

Ten of the 12 High-Level French audio-visual industry delegates to be hosted by IFAS in South Africa under the banner of “New Shared Stories” in July. Left to right: Top: Céline Leclercq, Emmanuel Eckert and Frédéric Fiore Centre: Jérémie Palanque, Lynn Bou Malham and Mathieu Ageron Bottom: Michaël Gabrion, Morad Koufane, Mounia Aram and Rémy Jacquelin Abel Vaccaro and Benjamin Guéniot not pictured

This July, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) is bringing a highly esteemed delegation of twelve audio-visual professionals from France and the Reunion Island to South Africa under the banner of “New Shared Stories”. This is an endeavour to assist them to scout, network and develop relationships with the local film industry and stimulate… Continue reading IFAS to host High-Level French Film Industry Delegation in South Africa

FAME Week Africa 2024: Opportunities Deadlines for Filmmakers Just Ahead

MIP Africa's Inclusive Lens Awards, hosted by FAME Week Africa in 2024, celebrates diversity in film and series

African storytellers, filmmakers, and fashion enthusiasts have just over a week left to submit their applications for two exciting FAME Week Africa opportunities. FAME Week Africa is a leading film, fashion, music and animation event happening in Cape Town from 1-7 September. The gathering offers incredible opportunities to showcase products and ideas and connect with industry… Continue reading FAME Week Africa 2024: Opportunities Deadlines for Filmmakers Just Ahead