Film on the weaponisation of information to compete at Sundance in first for SA...
Influence, the documentary film charting the rise and fall of London-based PR firm Bell Pottinger, will make its international debut at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Durban FilmMart 2020 project submissions call out
Project submissions for the 11th Durban FilmMart, Africa’s leading film industry co-production market opened on 25 November and will close on 31 January
2019 Highlights from the African Film and Television Industry
As we wrap up 2019, it’s always worthwhile to reflect back on the year and celebrate some of the highlights and successes from within the African film and TV sectors
Social justice documentary Push special screening and discussion
The social justice film Push by Swedish director Fredrik Gertten will have a special screening at the Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education in Mowbray, Cape Town, on Thursday, 5 December at 6pm
How Knuckle City found the key to unlocking film finance
The combination of a commercial storyline, an experienced production team and a solid ‘empowerment dividend’ paid off for Yellowbone Entertainment
Joburg Film Festival 2019 announces award-winners
The Joburg Film Festival, brought to you by MultiChoice Group, named Rocks as Best Film at the festival awards gala, held at The Inanda Club on 23 November
The Adiaha Women’s Documentary Award at Encounters 2020
The Ladima Foundation will be awarding its Adiaha Prize for Best Documentary by an African Woman Filmmaker at the 22nd Encounters Documentary Film Festival
A successful opening night for the 2019 Joburg Film Festival
The opening of the six-day festival of cinematic excellence saw celebrities and VIP’s flock into the mammoth structure erected on Sandton Square, which will be home to a series of activations and free screenings throughout the week
Silverline Studios in the spotlight
Screen Africa caught up with Monde Mkhontwana and Ingrid Williams to find out more about the Cape Town-based studio facility and why it has become a favourite amongst content creators from all over the world
Copyright concerns
The Copyright Amendment Bill will give South African creatives rights that they don’t want, while taking away the ones they actually need, says The Coalition for Effective Copyright in South Africa. Here’s what it could mean for film and TV.
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