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Realness Institute calls for governance board nominations

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Source: © 123rf US President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films entering the US, have led the Directors Guild of South Africa (DGSA) to express concern

Film & Cinematography

100% proposed tariffs on foreign films to US sends “chilling signal"

21 May 2025

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

Film & Cinematography

Sony and Open Window partner to nurture emerging filmmakers

9 Apr 2025

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory Day at the 7th Joburg Film Festival

Issued by MultiChoice 13 Mar 2025

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

Film

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

18 Feb 2025

Triggerfish and Unesco launch animation initiative for African women

Film & Cinematography

Triggerfish and Unesco launch animation initiative for African women

10 Dec 2024

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures next-gen African filmmakers

10 Dec 2024

Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

Film

Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

9 Oct 2024

30 filmmakers from 13 African countries selected for DFMI Business Lab

Film & Cinematography

30 filmmakers from 13 African countries selected for DFMI Business Lab

4 Oct 2024

Zikora launches first-ever short film contest, Roots On Reels: Showcasing African Beauty Through Film as part of its Decolonizing Beauty campaign (Image supplied)

Film & Cinematography

Nigerian Zikora's short film contest launches as part of its Decolonizing Beauty campaign

14 Aug 2024

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Trends

The power of African creativity: Our time is now!

Raymond Langa 24 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf The R28m Joint Film Fund of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and Netflix has completed and released six micro-budget films

Film & Cinematography

6 local micro-budget films launched by joint Netflix and NFVF fund

15 Apr 2024

Joburg Film Festival celebrates storytelling

Film

Joburg Film Festival celebrates storytelling

5 Mar 2024

Jumpstart programme to boost emerging filmmakers' international market skills opens

Film & Cinematography

Jumpstart programme to boost emerging filmmakers' international market skills opens

2 Feb 2024

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Higher Education

BET Africa presents BET Script to Screen, Afda Edition; A platform for emerging filmmakers

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 7 Dec 2023

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

Film

Durban FilmMart calls for live action projects in development

24 Nov 2023

Urban Brew Studios named South Africa's Best Production Company

Production

Urban Brew Studios named South Africa's Best Production Company

Issued by Urban Brew Studios 16 Nov 2023

Weekend workshop for aspiring writers

Events

Weekend workshop for aspiring writers

12 Oct 2023

DFM Access calls for projects in development

Film

DFM Access calls for projects in development

5 Oct 2023

The winners were announced on Monday. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

SA filmmakers win 8 awards at Durban FilmMart

27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. The(NFVF is positioning the South African film industry at the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes, from 16 to 27 May 2023

Film & Cinematography

8 South African filmmakers at 2023 Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2023

The wait is over. Registrations for MIP Africa are now live!

Events & Conferencing

The wait is over. Registrations for MIP Africa are now live!

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 9 May 2023

Virtual reality offers a huge opportunity for African filmmakers

Film

Virtual reality offers a huge opportunity for African filmmakers

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Feb 2023

9 African organisations driving social change awarded $5,000

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

9 African organisations driving social change awarded $5,000

19 Dec 2022

2023 Joburg Film Festival selection announced

Film & Cinematography

2023 Joburg Film Festival selection announced

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Dec 2022

Film

Kitale Film Week opens call for submissions

21 Oct 2022

Image supplied: The selected producers for the Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 producers selected for Creative Producer Indaba

12 Oct 2022

Film & Cinematography

Joburg Film Festival opens registrations for youth programme

21 Sep 2022

Source: © Durban Film Mart

Film & Cinematography

Marketing & distribution are significant barriers for SA filmmakers

Zama Mkosi 25 Jul 2022

Advertising

AMAA 2022 appoints Keith Shiri as jury president

5 Jul 2022

Image supplied: Nontobeko Sibisi

Film

#YouthMonth: Connecting with filmmaker and media talent Nontobeko Sibisi

Emily Stander 21 Jun 2022

Image supplied: Christian Botha and Rafael Ferrao, the Young Lions competition winners

Cannes Lions

Local creatives to represent SA at #CannesLions2022

Emily Stander 11 May 2022

Cast members of the locally produced Netflix series Blood & Water

Film & Cinematography

Why Netflix believes Africa is a good investment

Danette Breitenbach 30 Mar 2022

Afda alumnus Walter Mzengi wins Netflix X Unesco 'African Folktales, Reimagined' Short Film Competition

Higher Education

Afda alumnus Walter Mzengi wins Netflix X Unesco 'African Folktales, Reimagined' Short Film Competition

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 18 Mar 2022

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

Film & Cinematography

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

14 Feb 2022

Emerging African filmmakers shortlisted for 'African Folktales, Reimagined'

Film & Cinematography

Emerging African filmmakers shortlisted for 'African Folktales, Reimagined'

1 Feb 2022

2022 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy calls for entries

Film & Cinematography

2022 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy calls for entries

1 Feb 2022

Africa Rising International Film Festival partners with TikTok

Film & Cinematography

Africa Rising International Film Festival partners with TikTok

25 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

Film

8th annual Adventure Film Challenge winners announced

21 Oct 2021

Netflix and Unesco launch short film competition for African filmmakers

Film & Cinematography

Netflix and Unesco launch short film competition for African filmmakers

14 Oct 2021

Durban FilmMart 2021 back on track

Film & Cinematography

Durban FilmMart 2021 back on track

6 Aug 2021

Triggerfish-led African-created anthology animated series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire to premiere on Disney+ in 2022

Film

Triggerfish-led African-created anthology animated series Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire to premiere on Disney+ in 2022

18 Jun 2021

Durban International Festival announces theme, Framing the Future, Cinema Unleashed

Film

Durban International Festival announces theme, Framing the Future, Cinema Unleashed

1 Jun 2021

Celebrate Africa Day by exploring the continent's rich film history on Showmax

Streaming

Celebrate Africa Day by exploring the continent's rich film history on Showmax

Issued by Showmax 21 May 2021

Production

Young African filmmakers help combat Covid-19 misinformation

10 Dec 2020

Afda honours film wins 2 awards at Jozi Film Festival 2020

Higher Education

Afda honours film wins 2 awards at Jozi Film Festival 2020

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 25 Sep 2020

2020 Encounters announces Festival Award winners

Film

2020 Encounters announces Festival Award winners

31 Aug 2020

A still from High Fantasy by Jenna Cato Bass. Proper Films/Big World Cinema.

Film & Cinematography

Enter the micro-budget film: lockdown amplifies South African cinema trends

Liani Maasdorp 28 Aug 2020