Organisers of the second edition of the annual Jozi Film Festival (JFF), which takes place in February 2013 in Johannesburg, are calling for entries. Submissions will be accepted until 16 November.
JFF showcases the latest films made by Johannesburg (ie. Jozi) and Gauteng filmmakers and provides a space for filmmakers – local or international – to tell stories about Jozi and her inhabitants. The festival aims to reflect the energetic and creative vibe of the city and the continent and wants to encourage “Joburgers’ to see their city as an incredible metropolis and place to meet new people.
An exciting new category has been added to JFF 2013 – Jozi’s Best Mobile Phone Film. Entries must be between one and three minutes long and made in Jozi. JFF sponsor Audio Network is offering free music to applicants in this category as well as a R1,000 prize for Best Usage of Music.
The JFF organisers are committed to making the films accessible to a wide audience and to attract those who don’t traditionally attend film festivals. It is an attempt to engage and inspire the ordinary people who make Jozi tick. Hopes are to grow the satellite festival in 2013 and reach many more Gautengers across the province as time goes on. In keeping with this idea, admission is a very low R20, and some screenings will be free.
JFF also provides opportunities for newcomers and industry professionals to network. In addition, the festival will also offer provocative Q&A sessions with the filmmakers in attendance, as well as workshops and seminars.
Wrapping up the festival will be JFF’s exciting Award Ceremony on 17 February.
Competition categories include: Best Feature Film, Best Feature Documentary Film, Best Animated Film, Best Fiction Short, Best Documentary Short, Best Student Film, Audience Choice Award, and Best Mobile Phone Film. Prizes will be offered to the winners.
Audio Network will judge Best Usage of Music in a Film/Documentary and will award a R4,000 cash prize to the entrant who makes the best use of music in their production. Only films using 50% or more of Audio Network’s library will qualify for this prize, which is offered to filmmakers for free.
For more information and to download the submission forms visit www.jozifilmfestival.co.za
