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Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

Fame Shorts Film Festival calls for submissions for 2025 edition

The Loeries Young Creatives Showcase is opens for entries. The winners will not only gain bragging rights but will also secure a spot as finalists for the Loeries Young Creatives Award, to be presented at the annual Loerie Awards (Image supplied)

#Loeries2025: Loeries Young Creatives Showcase opens for entries

3 days

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8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

14 Feb 2025

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Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

dotAfrica 9 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity.com 8 Apr 2019

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

Ra-ees Moerat 3 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

Top: Sabine Heckman (creative director, FCB Africa) and Molefi Thulo (creative director at Ogilvy). Bottom: Meja Shoba (director at Ola! Films), Lourens van Rensburg (director at 7 Films) and Darrin Hofmeyr (CG supervisor at BlackGinger).

Clio Awards announces 2019 jury that includes five judges from SA

26 Mar 2019

A woman walks in front of a picture of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, in June 2018. Authorities in the Zimbabwean city detained documentary filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele on March 21. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Zinyange Auntony.

Zimbabwe police arrest filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele

26 Mar 2019

Buddah in Africa film.

'Buddha in Africa' addresses Chinese involvement in Africa

22 Mar 2019

Ethiopian Negash Abdourahman, presents 'Cuba in Africa' at the Embassy of Cuba in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Cuba's history in Africa documented

20 Mar 2019

The entrance to Fespaco’s main venue, Cinema Burkina. Credit: Pier Paolo Frassinelli.

Showcasing African films on the continent for 50 years

Pier Paolo Frassinelli 19 Mar 2019

Founder Robert Redford at the Sundance Film Festival.

SundanceTV is launching second Short Film Competition in SA

12 Mar 2019

FESPACO prize for film that tells a positive story of Africa

FESPACO prize for film that tells a positive story of Africa

6 Mar 2019

Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

Louise Marsland 4 Mar 2019

African film festival receives prize sponsorship from Ecobank

African film festival receives prize sponsorship from Ecobank

25 Feb 2019

Screengrab from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQhfOgu3KCg&feature=youtu.be Youtube video].

South African entry wins best foreign film at The One Club's One Screen Film Festival

14 Feb 2019

All the nominees for the 13th annual SAFTAs

All the nominees for the 13th annual SAFTAs

11 Feb 2019

Turkish Airlines teams up with Lego again

Turkish Airlines teams up with Lego again

8 Feb 2019

Dan Mace in action, in his Not Normal studio. Image © Mace

How Dan Mace embraced his otherness to enhance his true creativity

Leigh Andrews 7 Feb 2019

Spider-Man director and Shrek producer to attend CT Animation Fest

Spider-Man director and Shrek producer to attend CT Animation Fest

6 Feb 2019

More directors and films added to 2019 RapidLion lineup

More directors and films added to 2019 RapidLion lineup

6 Feb 2019

Initiative launched for Egyptian screenwriters

Initiative launched for Egyptian screenwriters

5 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with first lady of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. Image supplied by APO.

Merck Foundation launches "Merck More Than a Mother" Film Awards

1 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Jessica Tennant 31 Jan 2019

Isaac Oboth, filmmaker.

Self-taught Ugandan film producer, Isaac Oboth, makes Forbes list

30 Jan 2019

Kelly McGillivray, squad leader, theSQUAD Creative Event Management.

#BizTrends2019: 19 Event trends for 2019

Kelly McGillivray 21 Jan 2019

Unbox the festive season

Unbox the festive season

Bizcommunity.com 7 Dec 2018

Content deals for Africa at DISCOP Johannesburg

Content deals for Africa at DISCOP Johannesburg

22 Nov 2018

Inaugural Africa Rising Film Fest to challenge old, embrace new

Inaugural Africa Rising Film Fest to challenge old, embrace new

16 Nov 2018

#MyEscape.

Changing the narrative on migration through film

15 Nov 2018

How women in African film can achieve influence

How women in African film can achieve influence

14 Nov 2018

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Bizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity launches BIZ | Daily top story headlines

Bizcommunity.com 8 Apr 2019

The real reason millennials venture into freelancing

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Ra-ees Moerat 3 Apr 2019

Africa rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Marketing & MediaAfrica rising as Bizcommunity launches .Africa domain

Bizcommunity.com 2 Apr 2019

Top: Sabine Heckman (creative director, FCB Africa) and Molefi Thulo (creative director at Ogilvy). Bottom: Meja Shoba (director at Ola! Films), Lourens van Rensburg (director at 7 Films) and Darrin Hofmeyr (CG supervisor at BlackGinger).

Marketing & MediaClio Awards announces 2019 jury that includes five judges from SA

26 Mar 2019

A woman walks in front of a picture of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, in June 2018. Authorities in the Zimbabwean city detained documentary filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele on March 21. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Zinyange Auntony.

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe police arrest filmmaker Zenzele Ndebele

26 Mar 2019

Buddah in Africa film.

Marketing & Media'Buddha in Africa' addresses Chinese involvement in Africa

22 Mar 2019

Ethiopian Negash Abdourahman, presents 'Cuba in Africa' at the Embassy of Cuba in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Marketing & MediaCuba's history in Africa documented

20 Mar 2019

The entrance to Fespaco’s main venue, Cinema Burkina. Credit: Pier Paolo Frassinelli.

Marketing & MediaShowcasing African films on the continent for 50 years

Pier Paolo Frassinelli 19 Mar 2019

Founder Robert Redford at the Sundance Film Festival.

Marketing & MediaSundanceTV is launching second Short Film Competition in SA

12 Mar 2019

FESPACO prize for film that tells a positive story of Africa

Marketing & MediaFESPACO prize for film that tells a positive story of Africa

6 Mar 2019

Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

Marketing & Media#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

Louise Marsland 4 Mar 2019

African film festival receives prize sponsorship from Ecobank

Marketing & MediaAfrican film festival receives prize sponsorship from Ecobank

25 Feb 2019

Screengrab from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQhfOgu3KCg&feature=youtu.be Youtube video].

Marketing & MediaSouth African entry wins best foreign film at The One Club's One Screen Film Festival

14 Feb 2019

All the nominees for the 13th annual SAFTAs

LifestyleAll the nominees for the 13th annual SAFTAs

11 Feb 2019

Turkish Airlines teams up with Lego again

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8 Feb 2019

Dan Mace in action, in his Not Normal studio. Image © Mace

Marketing & MediaHow Dan Mace embraced his otherness to enhance his true creativity

Leigh Andrews 7 Feb 2019

Spider-Man director and Shrek producer to attend CT Animation Fest

LifestyleSpider-Man director and Shrek producer to attend CT Animation Fest

6 Feb 2019

More directors and films added to 2019 RapidLion lineup

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6 Feb 2019

Initiative launched for Egyptian screenwriters

Marketing & MediaInitiative launched for Egyptian screenwriters

5 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

Dr Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation with first lady of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo-Addo. Image supplied by APO.

Marketing & MediaMerck Foundation launches "Merck More Than a Mother" Film Awards

1 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: Convergence, connections and trust

Jessica Tennant 31 Jan 2019

Isaac Oboth, filmmaker.

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Marketing & Media#BizTrends2019: 19 Event trends for 2019

Kelly McGillivray 21 Jan 2019

Unbox the festive season

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Content deals for Africa at DISCOP Johannesburg

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22 Nov 2018

Inaugural Africa Rising Film Fest to challenge old, embrace new

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16 Nov 2018

#MyEscape.

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15 Nov 2018

How women in African film can achieve influence

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14 Nov 2018

Joburg Film Festival showcases African films

Marketing & MediaJoburg Film Festival showcases African films

12 Nov 2018

Digital Lab Africa looking for content creators

Marketing & MediaDigital Lab Africa looking for content creators

7 Nov 2018

#Newsmaker: Giant Films' Sam Coleman and A Guardian

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Jessica Tennant 6 Nov 2018

Writer-director Jerome Pikwane on the films that shaped The Tokoloshe

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Daniel Dercksen 5 Nov 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

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Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

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Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Africa Halal Week film, media programme is unveiled at 2018 CTIFMF

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18 Oct 2018

Digital catalogue launched by DISCOP

Marketing & MediaDigital catalogue launched by DISCOP

16 Oct 2018

2018 Clio Entertainment Awards announces shortlist

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10 Oct 2018

New film production hub for Africa

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9 Oct 2018

Zanzibar International Film Festival announces new heads

Marketing & MediaZanzibar International Film Festival announces new heads

5 Oct 2018

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