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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

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8 animation projects selected for Durban FilmMart 2025 programme

14 Feb 2025

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The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

Daniel Dercksen 15 Jul 2019

Rwanda Urusaro film festival submissions open

Rwanda Urusaro film festival submissions open

8 Jul 2019

Spotlight on the 5050 by 2020 initiative and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's insights at the Women Deliver conference.

#FairnessFirst: Are we on track for 50/50 by 2020?

Leigh Andrews 8 Jul 2019

Nedal Ahmed, senior copywriter at 72andSunny, Amsterdam and this year's Loeries Film and Radio jury president.

#Loeries2019: "Celebrate creativity that touches on everyday culture" - Nedal Ahmed

Leigh Andrews 5 Jul 2019

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Daniel Dercksen 3 Jul 2019

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Registration open for International Tourism Film Festival-Africa 2019

3 Jul 2019

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

2 Jul 2019

Wildlife and conservation filmmakers, Beverly and Derek Joubert.

Filmmakers describe "great honour" of NYC Awards' win

27 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment Grands Prix winners: Top row is Final Cut and Droga5 New York's New York Times journalism's Resolve (Myanmar), Rigor (Taxes), Courage (Mexican Spyware), Perseverance (Immigration) and Fearlessness (Isis) campaign. Bottom left is Digital Craft Grand Prix winner Virtue's work for Carlings' Digital Collection, 'Address the Future'. Bottom right is Industry Craft Grand Prix work for Momentum New York and Canada's Nike 'Just Do It: HQ at the Church'.

#CannesLions2019: Craft winners!

18 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Canal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

Filmmaker Karen van Schalkwyk chats The Adventures Of Supermama

Filmmaker Karen van Schalkwyk chats The Adventures Of Supermama

Daniel Dercksen 13 Jun 2019

Queen Sono.

Netflix begins production on its first African original series

10 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

(L-R) Marit Van Den Elshout (IFFR), Anne Lai (Sundance Institute), Elias Ribeiro (Realness), Bongiwe Selane (Realness), announce Realness participants at Cannes this week.

2019 African Screenwriter's Residency announced at Cannes

3 Jun 2019

Wina announces shortlist for 2019

Wina announces shortlist for 2019

31 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Startimes launches the first African Online Film Festival

30 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

First Beninese film festival dedicated to women

24 May 2019

Scenes from Mama K’s Super 4.

#AfricaMonth: Anyone from anywhere can be a superhero

Leigh Andrews 16 May 2019

The executive jury 2019 unwinding at the River Cafe, New York, after a week long exercise of judging and voting for the best entries. © .

Winners announced for 2019 NYF Advertising Awards!

15 May 2019

2019 Encounters Documentary Fest lineup unveiled

2019 Encounters Documentary Fest lineup unveiled

15 May 2019

Géraldine Baché.

'Another Africa is possible - a creative Africa'

14 May 2019

Eye of the Pangolin to premiere on Endangered Species Day

Eye of the Pangolin to premiere on Endangered Species Day

13 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

All the winners from Digital Lab Africa Pitch

6 May 2019

Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer at Joe Public United.

How Joe Public taps into the zeitgeist of AI in advertising for Africa

Leigh Andrews 25 Apr 2019

South African and Nigerian animators win at Animation du Monde ICON

South African and Nigerian animators win at Animation du Monde ICON

25 Apr 2019

Licensed under Creative Commons. Source: Wegmann.

Pan-African animation pitching competition

25 Apr 2019

SA's Stroop triumphs at International Wildlife Film Festival

SA's Stroop triumphs at International Wildlife Film Festival

23 Apr 2019

Five key learnings from SXSW 2019

Five key learnings from SXSW 2019

Wayne Flemming and Zubeida Goolam 18 Apr 2019

#Bookmarks2019: Bravery in telling stories without fear or favour

#Bookmarks2019: Bravery in telling stories without fear or favour

Jessica Tennant 16 Apr 2019

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

11 Apr 2019

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The Lion King roars to life on the big screen in a whole new way

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Daniel Dercksen 15 Jul 2019

Rwanda Urusaro film festival submissions open

Marketing & MediaRwanda Urusaro film festival submissions open

8 Jul 2019

Spotlight on the 5050 by 2020 initiative and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka's insights at the Women Deliver conference.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: Are we on track for 50/50 by 2020?

Leigh Andrews 8 Jul 2019

Nedal Ahmed, senior copywriter at 72andSunny, Amsterdam and this year's Loeries Film and Radio jury president.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2019: "Celebrate creativity that touches on everyday culture" - Nedal Ahmed

Leigh Andrews 5 Jul 2019

Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

LifestyleRafiki director Wanuri Kahiu talks intimate scenes and LGBTQ+ rights

Daniel Dercksen 3 Jul 2019

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Tourism & TravelRegistration open for International Tourism Film Festival-Africa 2019

3 Jul 2019

What's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

LifestyleWhat's on at the 2019 Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival

2 Jul 2019

Wildlife and conservation filmmakers, Beverly and Derek Joubert.

Marketing & MediaFilmmakers describe "great honour" of NYC Awards' win

27 Jun 2019

#CannesLions2019 Entertainment Grands Prix winners: Top row is Final Cut and Droga5 New York's New York Times journalism's Resolve (Myanmar), Rigor (Taxes), Courage (Mexican Spyware), Perseverance (Immigration) and Fearlessness (Isis) campaign. Bottom left is Digital Craft Grand Prix winner Virtue's work for Carlings' Digital Collection, 'Address the Future'. Bottom right is Industry Craft Grand Prix work for Momentum New York and Canada's Nike 'Just Do It: HQ at the Church'.

Marketing & Media#CannesLions2019: Craft winners!

18 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaCanal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

Filmmaker Karen van Schalkwyk chats The Adventures Of Supermama

LifestyleFilmmaker Karen van Schalkwyk chats The Adventures Of Supermama

Daniel Dercksen 13 Jun 2019

Queen Sono.

Marketing & MediaNetflix begins production on its first African original series

10 Jun 2019

(L-R) Marit Van Den Elshout (IFFR), Anne Lai (Sundance Institute), Elias Ribeiro (Realness), Bongiwe Selane (Realness), announce Realness participants at Cannes this week.

Marketing & Media2019 African Screenwriter's Residency announced at Cannes

3 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

Wina announces shortlist for 2019

Marketing & MediaWina announces shortlist for 2019

31 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaStartimes launches the first African Online Film Festival

30 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaFirst Beninese film festival dedicated to women

24 May 2019

Scenes from Mama K’s Super 4.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Anyone from anywhere can be a superhero

Leigh Andrews 16 May 2019

The executive jury 2019 unwinding at the River Cafe, New York, after a week long exercise of judging and voting for the best entries. © .

Marketing & MediaWinners announced for 2019 NYF Advertising Awards!

15 May 2019

2019 Encounters Documentary Fest lineup unveiled

Lifestyle2019 Encounters Documentary Fest lineup unveiled

15 May 2019

Géraldine Baché.

Marketing & Media'Another Africa is possible - a creative Africa'

14 May 2019

Eye of the Pangolin to premiere on Endangered Species Day

ESG & SustainabilityEye of the Pangolin to premiere on Endangered Species Day

13 May 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAll the winners from Digital Lab Africa Pitch

6 May 2019

Xolisa Dyeshana, chief creative officer at Joe Public United.

Marketing & MediaHow Joe Public taps into the zeitgeist of AI in advertising for Africa

Leigh Andrews 25 Apr 2019

South African and Nigerian animators win at Animation du Monde ICON

Marketing & MediaSouth African and Nigerian animators win at Animation du Monde ICON

25 Apr 2019

Licensed under Creative Commons. Source: Wegmann.

Marketing & MediaPan-African animation pitching competition

25 Apr 2019

SA's Stroop triumphs at International Wildlife Film Festival

Marketing & MediaSA's Stroop triumphs at International Wildlife Film Festival

23 Apr 2019

Five key learnings from SXSW 2019

Marketing & MediaFive key learnings from SXSW 2019

Wayne Flemming and Zubeida Goolam 18 Apr 2019

#Bookmarks2019: Bravery in telling stories without fear or favour

Marketing & Media#Bookmarks2019: Bravery in telling stories without fear or favour

Jessica Tennant 16 Apr 2019

Mo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

Marketing & MediaMo Abudu receives medal of honour at MIPTV Cannes

11 Apr 2019

The Sound of Masks

Marketing & MediaMozambique documentary to screen at Hot Docs Canada

9 Apr 2019

Bizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity sends a clear message that Africa is open for business

dotAfrica 9 Apr 2019

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

HR & ManagementThe real reason millennials venture into freelancing

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

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