The Academy Announces 2021 Film Scholars Grant Recipients

Samantha N. Sheppard and J.E. Smyth have been named 2021 Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  The annual grant is given to established scholars whose projects are focused on some aspect of filmmaking and the film industry.  Their respective books are titled A Black W/hole: Phantom Cinemas and the… Continue reading The Academy Announces 2021 Film Scholars Grant Recipients

Act Cape Town Campus News

STUDENT WORK: SECOND YEAR STUDENT ENSEMBLE PLAY Second Year-Advanced Certificate students at Act Cape Town performed in the ensemble play, Dream: Indoti Rêver Traum Droom, from 10 – 12 June at the Magnet Theatre. The play was Directed and written by Nicola Swanby and choreographed by ACT Choreographer and Movement Director coach, Fiona du Plooy.… Continue reading Act Cape Town Campus News

Adobe Joins Blender Development Fund

Today Adobe announced that they will join the Blender Foundation’s Development Fund as a corporate Gold member. Contributions from corporate members directly support core Blender development, for generally approved projects on blender.org. “We are thrilled Adobe is joining the Blender Development Fund to help ensure the longevity and success of this dynamic open-source community.” said… Continue reading Adobe Joins Blender Development Fund

M-Net And Fremantle’s Crime Drama Reyka Debuts Sunday, 25 July

Shot on location in KwaZulu Natal and Johannesburg, the captivating African crime-drama thriller Reyka, starts its eight-episode season on M-Net (channel 101 on DStv) at 8pm. The new season will also be made available on DStv App and Catch Up. South African actress Kim Engelbrecht  (The Flash/Dominion) plays Reyka Gama  and  acclaimed British actor Iain… Continue reading M-Net And Fremantle’s Crime Drama Reyka Debuts Sunday, 25 July