The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission turns five
This year marks five years since the inception of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC). We spoke to Carol Coetzee, KZNFC CEO, about what the commission has accomplished over the last five years, and what lies ahead
Rage, the first Showmax Original horror
In Rage, Showmax’s first Original horror movie, a group of school-leavers descend on a tiny coastal town for a celebration of their freedom
It’s about the numbers
There have been a host of research reports and articles released recently that look at the gender split within the film industry in Hollywood and Europe
Botswana film Okavango wins big at the New York Cinematography Awards 2020
Botswana-based wildlife filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert's film Okavango won five awards at the 2020 New York Cinematography Awards held in February
The making of an African Sundance classic
'This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection' had its international premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for Visionary Filmmaking in the World Cinema Dramatic competition. We spoke to filmmaker Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese about the making of his film
IPO statement on COVID-19
The Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) executive committee recently issued a statement with regards to COVID-19 and current developments within the industry as a result
Durban FilmMart partners with Talents Durban and announces call for applications for 2020 edition
The Durban FilmMart has announced a new partnership with Talents Durban, as applications open for the 2020 edition
SAFTAs14 ceremony cancelled due to COVID19 outbreak
The National Film & Video Foundation have announced that the 2020 SAFTAs ceremony will not go ahead as planned
Moroccan film Monsters dominates at the RapidLion 2020 awards ceremony
RapidLion – The South African International Film Festival awarded 16 winners at its 2020 awards ceremony which took place on Saturday, 14 March in Johannesburg
Gauteng Department of Economic Development launches IP conference for creative industries
In an effort to increase awareness and understanding on the concept, scope and nature of intellectual property, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and its steering committee partnered with the Association of Independent Recording Companies of South Africa to host the first Gauteng Creative Industries IP Conference