The Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) partners with the Africa Centre in Infecting the (Mother) City with public art projects, from 12 – 16 March 2013. In line with GIPCA’s interdisciplinary mandate,Trespassing Permitted engages with “off limit” zones within the performance space. The initiators ofthis work, Donald Gordon Creative Arts Award winners… Continue reading Donald Gordon Creative Arts Award Winners At Infecting The City
Permit Applications And Registration With City Of Cape Town
Letter from the CEO of the Cape Film Commission (CFC), Denis Lillie: As of today, we can confirm that for the first time in its 12 year history, the Cape Film Commission is registered with the City of Cape Town as an organisation which is able to officially enable the application of film permits within… Continue reading Permit Applications And Registration With City Of Cape Town
Fanie Fourie’s Lobola Showcases The Best Of SA Music
New romantic comedy Fanie Fourie’s Lobola, a contemporary romantic comedy about love and tradition in a rapidly evolving society, is a real treat for South African music fans with a soundtrack that features a number of popular and lesser-known local artists. “The 23 tracks on the soundtrack represent many different genres of South African music,”… Continue reading Fanie Fourie’s Lobola Showcases The Best Of SA Music
85th Academy Awards
Just under 8 hours to go to the 85th Academy Awards, and the Dobly Theatre is a hive of activity. History The Academy The Academy is an artist-driven organization that advances the art and science of motion pictures. The Academy’s mission is to preserve the past, honor the present, and shape the future of… Continue reading 85th Academy Awards
AFDA Durban Officially Opens Its Doors
Last week, 63 promising young film-makers and live theatre practitioners gathered in a formal assembly with academic staff, industry guests, media and dignitaries as Mayor of eThekwini, James Nxumalo officially opened AFDA (The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance), in Glen Anil, Durban. This is the third AFDA school to open… Continue reading AFDA Durban Officially Opens Its Doors
CFC & Department Of Home Affairs Meeting
The following letter to the industry from the CEO of the CFC (Cape Film Comission): Dear Members The Cape Film Commission and representatives of industry met with the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and senior representatives of her Office last week. At the meeting various proposals were discussed and, we believe, resolved. We can confirm… Continue reading CFC & Department Of Home Affairs Meeting