Ochre Moving Pictures and Rififi Pictures in association with Indigenous Films and Times Media Films will be launching the second of its training programmes for screen writing in September 2015. Following its initial programme targeting writing for soap opera, the second programme will target the category of feature film writing. The programme will target the… Continue reading The Writers’ Table Screen Writing Initiative
New SA Films Opening On 28 August Home In On Crime And Corruption
Corruption, fraud and bribery make the headlines every day in South Africa, so it’s no surprise that that local filmmakers are delving into what has become a national sport in the country. Friday, 28 August sees the opening of two new films that tackle the issue of corruption, albeit in very different ways. The first… Continue reading New SA Films Opening On 28 August Home In On Crime And Corruption
Brotherhood Of Blades (DVD): Review
The Film Xiu Chun Dao, or Brotherhood Of Blades (to use it’s English name), is a story set in the late Ming Dynasty. Telling the story of three (Lu Jian Xing, Shen Lian and Jin Yichuan)Palace Assassins, as they struggle to maintain their honour and ethics, amidst all the corruption, and evils of the city,… Continue reading Brotherhood Of Blades (DVD): Review
Nightcrawler (DVD): Review
The Film Nightcrawler, starring Oscar nominated Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom, on his journey from petty thief to not only an observer of the news, but a manipulator and participant. Working at times with new veteran Nina (Rene Ruso). We are taken on a trip into the sordid underground of freelance news reporting, where being… Continue reading Nightcrawler (DVD): Review
Demonic (DVD): Review
The Film While investigating the violent and bloody murders of a group of college students, Detective Lewis (Frank Grillo) finds the traumatised John (Dustin Milligan). With the help of his girlfriend, police psychologist Dr. Klein, Lewis begin to uncover the strange supernatural tale that lead to this event. Demonic presents the story of the gruesome events… Continue reading Demonic (DVD): Review
Verskietende Ster To Premier At Silweskermfees
‘Verskietende Ster’, the new film directed by Darrel James Roodt, has been officially selected to premiere on 27 August, at the fifth kykNET Silwerskermfees, which takes place from 26 to 29 August in Camps Bay, Cape Town. This year’s festival features 15 short films as well as numerous full length and documentary films. The film… Continue reading Verskietende Ster To Premier At Silweskermfees