DA wants SABC privatised
A solution to resolve the catastrophic financial and management crisis at South African public broadcaster SABC which is destroying the independent production sector might be to privatise it, according to the Democratic Alliance (DA).
DISCOP Africa 2 gears up for sports market
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup nine months away, sports will take centre stage at DISCOP Africa 2.
Sputnik launches in Sandton – creative co-working
There’s finally a place for freelancers and young start-ups to work in a shared creative space. There are pros and cons to working from home as a freelancer.
Dismal report on broadcast and ad cos closures
Research from PricewaterhouseCoopers reveals that 292 advertising and broadcasting companies ceased operating in the UK during the first half of this year.
No change at box office
The same films that made the top five at the South African box office the previous week were still there at the week ending 6 August.
Two SA short films for Strasbourg
Kelsey Egan’s Gargoyle and Andy Kasrils’ Miss Sgodiphola are the two South African short films selected for the Strasbourg International Film Festival, which runs from 28 August to 6 September in Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany.
Asia Pacific telepresence & video conferencing grows global sales
Telepresence and video conferencing are poised to grow into a US$4,7-bn industry worldwide by 2014, out of which Asia Pacific is expected to contribute US$1,7-bn according to Frost & Sullivan.
DIFF attendance up despite recession cut-backs
The 30th edition of the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), which closed on 2 August, drew 5,500 more visitors than last year, with a total attendance of 22,471 people at the 280 film festival screenings.
Shirley Adams wins three DIFF awards
First-time South African filmmaker Oliver Hermanus scooped Best South African Feature Film and Best First Feature Film at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) for his film Shirley Adams.
Soweto artists launch business forum
All cultural industries in the metropolitan township of Soweto will be united in the soon to be inaugurated Soweto Arts Forum (SAFO), the economic and business voice of the arts and culture sector in the area.
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