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Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

TV

Movie Room strengthens its position as Africa’s 24-hour movie destination

Issued by The Rooms Network 5 Mar 2026

Global tourism video competition opens for CIFFT Circuit 2026

Tourism

Global tourism video competition opens for CIFFT Circuit 2026

4 Nov 2025

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Women's Month

A filmmaker’s drive to innovate and empower the creative industry with MultiChoice

Issued by MultiChoice 28 Aug 2025

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Higher Education

Afda MFA feature film wins big at Uganda Film Festival 2025

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 11 Jul 2025

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Tourism

New GreenWorking Awards to recognise sustainable tourism advertising

1 Jul 2025

AuthenticA Series Lab spotlights Africa's rising screenwriting talent at Series Mania Forum

Film & Cinematography

AuthenticA Series Lab spotlights Africa's rising screenwriting talent at Series Mania Forum

26 Mar 2025

CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

Tourism

CIFFT, UN Tourism sign MoU to promote sustainable tourism advertising

24 Jan 2025

Afda 2024 Graduation films selected to travel globally

Higher Education

Afda 2024 Graduation films selected to travel globally

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 20 Jan 2025

TV

MultiChoice Talent Factory nurtures next-gen African filmmakers

10 Dec 2024

The Last Ranger, a South African short film earns international acclaim, multiple awards

Film

The Last Ranger, a South African short film earns international acclaim, multiple awards

6 Dec 2024

Source: © SATSA Tourism Business Council of South Africa's Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah campaign has come third in the Tourism Destination Country category at the 36th World Tourism Film Award

Tourism

Tourism in South Africa with Trevor Noah 3rd in category at 36th World Tourism Film Awards

29 Nov 2024

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

Film & Cinematography

15 independent producers from Africa selected for Creative Producer Indaba

1 Nov 2024

Afda film Warm on a hot winning streak

Higher Education

Afda film Warm on a hot winning streak

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 22 Oct 2024

Afda alumna Muneera Sallies in race for the Oscars

Higher Education

Afda alumna Muneera Sallies in race for the Oscars

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 16 Oct 2024

Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

Film

Keith Shiri appointed lead curator of Film Africa 2024

9 Oct 2024

Critically acclaimed heartwarming documentary Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story

Film & Cinematography

Critically acclaimed heartwarming documentary Billy and Molly: An Otter Love Story

Issued by The Walt Disney Company Africa 3 Oct 2024

Legendary SA film producer Andre Scholtz of Oh Shucks fame, passes away

Film & Cinematography

Legendary SA film producer Andre Scholtz of Oh Shucks fame, passes away

2 Oct 2024

Global distribution deal for South African film

Film & Cinematography

Global distribution deal for South African film

Issued by Jenny Griesel Communications 27 Sep 2024

CIFFT launches Tourism Press Award to recognise best global tourism video

Tourism

CIFFT launches Tourism Press Award to recognise best global tourism video

10 Sep 2024

Howard Audio's double stream on the small screen

Production

Howard Audio's double stream on the small screen

Issued by Howard Audio 7 Dec 2023

The film documents the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Documentary on Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo selected as SA entry into Oscars

1 Nov 2023

CIFFT opens voting for the World's Best Tourism Film

Tourism

CIFFT opens voting for the World's Best Tourism Film

3 Oct 2023

1960 is a significant South African film from writer-producer, Bruce Retief

Film

1960 is a significant South African film from writer-producer, Bruce Retief

Daniel Dercksen 22 Aug 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Film & Cinematography

Here are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 Jul 2023

Afda 2022 graduation films making waves at film festivals

Higher Education

Afda 2022 graduation films making waves at film festivals

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 21 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

Film & Cinematography

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

Film & Cinematography

17 talented filmmakers selected for Youth Filmmaker Project

5 Jul 2023

Highly anticipated releases at the box office this July

Film

Highly anticipated releases at the box office this July

Daniel Dercksen 28 Jun 2023

Image supplied. The(NFVF is positioning the South African film industry at the 76th edition of the Festival de Cannes, from 16 to 27 May 2023

Film & Cinematography

8 South African filmmakers at 2023 Cannes Film Festival

22 May 2023

The perks and challenges of Jozi's film industry

Film

The perks and challenges of Jozi's film industry

Evan-Lee Courie 3 Mar 2023

Image supplied. Cifft Circuit, the competition for tourism ads, promotional and social media videos, is open for entries until 31 January

Marketing

Cifft Circuit, the global competition for tourism videos entries open

24 Jan 2023

Events

JBX Content Market and Joburg Film Festival programme announced

4 Jan 2023

The Domestic was announced as the African winner at LA ScreamFest

Film

South African horror film wins big at ScreamFest

9 Nov 2022

Film

Kitale Film Week opens call for submissions

21 Oct 2022

Film

All about this year's Banff Film Festival!

7 Oct 2022

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Advertising

Jung von Matt wins 2022 Genius 100 Inspiration Award

22 Sep 2022

Film & Cinematography

Joburg Film Festival opens registrations for youth programme

21 Sep 2022

Film

European Film Festival returns in hybrid form

20 Sep 2022

Source: © Durban Film Mart

Film & Cinematography

Marketing & distribution are significant barriers for SA filmmakers

Zama Mkosi 25 Jul 2022

Image supplied: Tug of War will be screened at the Diff competition

Film & Cinematography

Diff announces films included in competition

18 Jul 2022

Film & Cinematography

Durban FilmMart announces 2022 Jumpstart projects

23 Jun 2022

Mo Abudu, Mike de Seve, Dana Sims, Tendeka Matatu and Nicola Ofoego will be the headline speakers at this year's Durban FilmMart

Film & Cinematography

Durban FilmMart Institute announces headline speakers

22 Jun 2022

Film

Encounters Documentary Festival announces film selection

6 Jun 2022

Film & Cinematography

Durban International Film Festival to be presented in July

3 Jun 2022

Image supplied: The Hedgie Fund will aim to support autism awareness

Film & Cinematography

Hedgie Fund NFT collection aims to support autism awareness

23 Mar 2022

Robert dos Santos shoots for the stars... literally

Film & Cinematography

Robert dos Santos shoots for the stars... literally

Evan-Lee Courie 15 Feb 2022

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

Film & Cinematography

Realness African Screenwriters' Residency calls for applications

14 Feb 2022

International Tourism Film Festival Africa opens submissions for 2022

Tourism

International Tourism Film Festival Africa opens submissions for 2022

19 Nov 2021