DFM Access is a 12-week development platform for entry level South African producers. It provides a nurturing framework for participants with existing long-form or episodic independent film projects to hone and improve their scripts and project packages. This online incubation programme supports producers in shaping their stories, preparing their project presentations and understanding the marketplace… Continue reading Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Open Call For Third Edition Of DFM ACCESS
Grammy Museum Announces Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Programming Schedule
PRESENTED BY GOOGLE PIXEL, EXHIBIT OPENS OCT. 7 CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP-HOP THROUGH AN EXPANSIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION OF THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE GENRE AND CULTURE SPECIAL OPENING EVENT TO TAKE PLACE OCT. 6, 8 P.M. NEW ARTIFACTS FROM LIL WAYNE, SAWEETIE, PETE ROCK, AND OTHERS ANNOUNCED; WILL JOIN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ARTIFACTS FROM THE… Continue reading Grammy Museum Announces Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Programming Schedule
History Channel Africa launches ‘My History Moments’
Well-known South Africans share their stories that matter The HISTORY® Channel Africa (DStv 186) is excited to launch My History Moments, a poignant short-form series that sees notable South Africans share pivotal moments from their lives that have historical significance and profound personal meaning. To further uncover stories that shaped our nation, the channel is… Continue reading History Channel Africa launches ‘My History Moments’
Fans of Spoken Word Abuzz with Excitement – The 2023 Poetry Africa Festival
The 2023 Poetry Africa Festival is on the horizon and is set to kick off on 5th October at the UJ Arts & Culture in Johannesburg. This is only the beginning of the 13-day festival, which will then move to Durban before coming to a grand finale in Bloemfontein on 17 October. The year’s line-up… Continue reading Fans of Spoken Word Abuzz with Excitement – The 2023 Poetry Africa Festival
Netflix Stars Shine At The 2023 SAFTA Awards
The 2023 annual SAFTA (The South African Film and Television) Awards took place in Johannesburg on the 29th and 30th of September, in celebration of the incredible artistry in the country, highlighting the industry’s top talents both on and off the screen. Out of 57 nominations, Netflix walked away with 19 SAFTA wins for titles… Continue reading Netflix Stars Shine At The 2023 SAFTA Awards
SAFTAs 2023 – Winners List
Best achievement in sound: documentary Kusasa (Tim Pringle Production, Optical Films, Cape Town TV) Best achievement in editing: documentary Kusasa (Joe Krenzer, Optical Films, Cape Town TV) Best achievement in cinematography: documentary Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (Yolisa Qwabaza, TCI), e.tv Best achievement in directing: documentary Lobola, A Bride’s True Price? (Sihle Hlophe, Passion Seed Communications), SABC1… Continue reading SAFTAs 2023 – Winners List