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Aluta Film Fest calls for entries

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:09

The organisers of the 9th Annual Aluta Film Festival, which takes place from 24 to 27 October in Kimberley, South Africa are calling for local and international entries.

Aluta is positioned as South Africa’s premier African and Diasporan cinema event. The brainchild of independent filmmaker Motheo Seleke, an important aspect of the festival is to be a repository for the stories of people of African ancestry worldwide as well as showcasing cinematic platform for films that embrace experiences from the developing world.

The film festival particularly attracts filmmaking talent from all over the world and appeals to a growing South African and African market that is increasingly interested in African and Diasporan entertainment and cultural products.

Submissions MUST be from filmmakers who have produced films that embrace BLACK experiences worldwide and / or experiences of marginalised communities from across the globe. Submissions MUST be from filmmakers from all over the world with special emphasis on world cinema (films that explore history, social issues and highlight marginalised communities within the developing world).

The deadline for entries is Friday, 31 August.

Aluta accepts features, documentaries and short films in the genres / sub-genres of drama, action, thriller, comedy, animation and factual. Filmmakers must guarantee, should their film/video be selected, that permission from the rights holder is secured for a minimum of four screenings at the 9th annual Aluta Film Festival 2012.

Filmmakers are requested to submit DVD PAL screeners of their films and a brief filmmaker biography for viewing by our panel, upon viewing – all selected filmmakers will be forwarded the official application details as well as all festival regulations. Please note that no screeners will be returned.

NO ONLINE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

For additional information feel free to contact festival director at motheoseleke@yahoo.com and or at motheoseleke@gmail.com .All entries MUST be forwarded to the below mentioned address:

Motheo Seleke
< Aluta Film Festival

18985 Guttenburg Pitse Street
John Mampe. Phase One
Galeshewe. Kimberley. 8300
South Africa

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