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Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

Film

Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

9 Oct 2024

Joburg Film Festival 2025 dates set, opens call for submissions

Film

Joburg Film Festival 2025 dates set, opens call for submissions

12 Sep 2024

The festival will have a diverse jury. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

High stakes at the 45th Durban International Film Festival

5 Jul 2024

3 new local films and more at cinemas this May

Film

3 new local films and more at cinemas this May

Daniel Dercksen 29 Apr 2024

South African film, Smart Casuals makes Netflix debut

Film

South African film, Smart Casuals makes Netflix debut

11 Apr 2024

In conversation with Solomon Cupido, co-star of Frankie en Felipé

Film

In conversation with Solomon Cupido, co-star of Frankie en Felipé

Evan-Lee Courie 8 Mar 2024

Local is lekker at the cinema with new film releases

Film

Local is lekker at the cinema with new film releases

6 Mar 2024

Empowering women and youth for a transformative future

Events & Conferencing

Empowering women and youth for a transformative future

Issued by Topco Media 26 Oct 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Here are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 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

2023 Joburg Film Festival selection announced

Film & Cinematography

2023 Joburg Film Festival selection announced

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Dec 2022

Source: © Kal Visuals Unsplash]] The DW Akademie Film Development Fund is calling filmmakers based in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda to apply for a one-year fellowship programme

Education

DW Akademie film development funding programme opens to Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda

14 Sep 2022

Film

National Film and Video Foundation releases SA Box Office report

29 Jun 2022

In conversation: Tertius Kapp on creating award-winning Gaia

Film

In conversation: Tertius Kapp on creating award-winning Gaia

Daniel Dercksen 3 May 2022

Daniel Dercksen

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: 5 new film releases for the weekend

Daniel Dercksen 22 Apr 2022

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

Film & Cinematography

Netflix pledges over R900m to boost SA's film and TV industry

25 Mar 2022

Image supplied: The winners of the African Folktales, Reimagined’ film competition.

Film & Cinematography

Netflix and Unesco announce film competition winners

15 Mar 2022

Q&A with Screenwriter Emma Lungiswa de Wet about dystopian SA film Glasshouse

Film

Q&A with Screenwriter Emma Lungiswa de Wet about dystopian SA film Glasshouse

Daniel Dercksen 17 Feb 2022

Brett Michael Innes. Image: Mark Christopher Innes

Film & Cinematography

Brett Michael Innes and Daryn's Gym: Telling the different story

Emily Stander 17 Jan 2022

#BestofBiz 2021: Lifestyle

Lifestyle

#BestofBiz 2021: Lifestyle

13 Dec 2021

Writer-director Ryan Kruger chats bold new genre-bending film Fried Barry

Film

Writer-director Ryan Kruger chats bold new genre-bending film Fried Barry

Daniel Dercksen 25 Oct 2021

Netflix study shows how SA content inspires tourism and cultural connection

Marketing

Netflix study shows how SA content inspires tourism and cultural connection

22 Sep 2021

First-look trailer for Glasshouse, SA film screening at North America's biggest genre film festival

Film

First-look trailer for Glasshouse, SA film screening at North America's biggest genre film festival

Issued by Showmax 2 Aug 2021

Banning African films like Rafiki and Inxeba doesn't diminish their influence

Film

Banning African films like Rafiki and Inxeba doesn't diminish their influence

Gibson Ncube 23 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

The African and South African films to watch at the 2021 Encounters Doccie Fest

Film

The African and South African films to watch at the 2021 Encounters Doccie Fest

17 May 2021

South Africa's romcom revolution and how it reimagines Joburg

Film

South Africa's romcom revolution and how it reimagines Joburg

Pier Paolo Frassinelli 4 May 2021

Netflix joins forces with NFVF to fund 6 South African films

Film

Netflix joins forces with NFVF to fund 6 South African films

18 Mar 2021

12 of the biggest African series and films on Showmax

Film

12 of the biggest African series and films on Showmax

5 Mar 2021

Top films and series of 2020

Film

Top films and series of 2020

Daniel Dercksen 30 Dec 2020

African films and series that made waves internationally in 2020

Film

African films and series that made waves internationally in 2020

Issued by Showmax 15 Dec 2020

Park-In Experience to screen local films at Mall of Africa

Film

Park-In Experience to screen local films at Mall of Africa

25 Nov 2020

Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising to be held online & onsite at Constitution Hill

Events

Basha Uhuru Creative Uprising to be held online & onsite at Constitution Hill

13 Nov 2020

The magic of 'Toorbos' - Q&A with writer-director René van Rooyen

Film

The magic of 'Toorbos' - Q&A with writer-director René van Rooyen

Daniel Dercksen 12 Nov 2020

Henk Pretorius chats new horror film 'The Unfamiliar' and filmaking during Covid-19

Film

Henk Pretorius chats new horror film 'The Unfamiliar' and filmaking during Covid-19

Daniel Dercksen 5 Nov 2020

Derick Muller on his sci-fi found footage film, Wesens

Film

Derick Muller on his sci-fi found footage film, Wesens

Daniel Dercksen 26 Oct 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

More doccies added to 2020 Encounters Fest lineup

Film

More doccies added to 2020 Encounters Fest lineup

24 Jul 2020

Durban International Film Fest to go virtual in September

Film

Durban International Film Fest to go virtual in September

9 Jun 2020

Travel Africa with 26 iconic movies on Showmax this Africa Month

Streaming

Travel Africa with 26 iconic movies on Showmax this Africa Month

Issued by Showmax 27 May 2020

Celebrated screenwriter Tertius Kapp talks about 'Griekwastad'

Film

Celebrated screenwriter Tertius Kapp talks about 'Griekwastad'

Daniel Dercksen 29 Apr 2020

Oliver Hermanus talks de-nuclearising a gay slur with his new film, 'Moffie'

Film

Oliver Hermanus talks de-nuclearising a gay slur with his new film, 'Moffie'

Daniel Dercksen 10 Mar 2020

'Vergeet My Nie' director André Velts talks the universal appeal of love stories

Film

'Vergeet My Nie' director André Velts talks the universal appeal of love stories

Daniel Dercksen 13 Feb 2020

Christiaan Olwagen talks the modern-day relevance of Poppie Nongena

Film

Christiaan Olwagen talks the modern-day relevance of Poppie Nongena

Daniel Dercksen 28 Jan 2020

#OnTheBigScreen: Zombieland, Blessers and Escape Plan

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: Zombieland, Blessers and Escape Plan

Daniel Dercksen 25 Oct 2019

What to watch at the 2019 Shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival

Film

What to watch at the 2019 Shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival

14 Oct 2019

#OnTheBigScreen: Downton Abbey, Ad Astra and Moffie

Film

#OnTheBigScreen: Downton Abbey, Ad Astra and Moffie

Daniel Dercksen 20 Sep 2019

Brett Michael Innes talks about his masterful adaptation of Fiela Se Kind

Film

Brett Michael Innes talks about his masterful adaptation of Fiela Se Kind

Daniel Dercksen 11 Sep 2019

The surprise box office hit 'Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies' is now streaming on Showmax

Streaming

The surprise box office hit 'Ellen: Die storie van Ellen Pakkies' is now streaming on Showmax

Issued by Showmax 30 Aug 2019