Facing the reality of the times
NAB revealed that business is tight according to SCRI International Inc Market & Technology Information which compiles reports on the industry.
Tracking payments made by the SABC
The Television Industry Coalition (TVIC) has urgently called for information regarding payments that have been made to production companies by the SABC since 17 April.
“Wolverine’ claws box office
Happily it seems that Gavin Hood’s new film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine has been little affected by the piracy incident in March, when a workprint of the film found its way onto the Internet.
New fund manager for Hubert Bals Fund
The International Film Festival Rotterdam has appointed Iwana Chronis to lead the festival’s Hubert Bals Fund.
“Tornado’ holds at box office
It’s always encouraging to see new South African films perform at the local box office.
In-depth documentary masterclass
Big Fish in association with the Cape Film Commission will present an in-depth documentary masterclass under the acclaimed broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker Jacques Pauw.
SA film wins at international fest
The new South African film, iZulu Lami (My Secret Sky), directed by Durban-based Madoda Ncayiyana, has won the DIKALO Best Feature Film prize at the International Pan Africa Film Festival in Cannes, France.
Izulu Lami wins at Pan Africa Film Festival
Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky), the first feature film directed by Madoda Ncayiyana, won the coveted DIKALO Best Feature Film prize at the International Pan African Film Festival, held in Cannes, France, from 1 - 5 April 2009.
Asolo Art Film Festival calls for entries
The 28th Asolo Art Film Festival which will be held from 28 August to 6 September in Asolo, Italy, has called for entries in six sections. The closing date for entries is 15 May.
US govt takes stand against piracy
At a film industry symposium held in Washington DC. this week, US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke pledged to partner with the industry to combat piracy.
























