The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has announced that it’s partnering with Sisters Working in Film (SWIFT) to study gender roles in the South African Film Industry. The study is a follow up on another, recent study that was conducted by SWIFT and launched at the 2017 Durban International …
One of the many reasons Cape Town is so popular with filmmakers in summer are the long days of sunlight. Today, 4 September, Cape Town’s twilight starts at 05:37 and ends at 19:53 – so 14 hours of ambient light has arrived! On 20 November, there are 14 hours between sunrise …
Back in March 2017, Variety praised South Africa for its multiple advantages to filmmakers, including spectacular landscapes, extensive production infrastructure, and experienced crew. It’s worth revisiting that article, just before the summer filming season kicks in, to review why, and just how popular, South Africa – and Cape Town and …
The South African Society of Cinematographers have created a new association for specialist camera operators, called the South African Society of Operators (SASO). SASO is open to specialist operators who, as yet, do not qualify for full membership within the SASC, and include aerial, drone, water, steadicam and tracking camera …
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, is extending a call to all South African producers to submit their films for entry into the 90th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars). The Academy has opened a call for entry for Best Foreign Language Film Award, …
The Bo-Kaap, with its multi-coloured houses and cobbled streets, is a favourite film and stills location in Cape Town. It’s also home to quaint, authentic restaurants and a small but growing design sector. Love Cape Town has a cool insiders guide to the Bo-Kaap, featuring some great pics, to the …
Media Source Africa is offering an intensive, real-world 2 day Production Assistant Training Course in Cape Town on 30th & 31st August 2017. The course is specifically designed to equip emerging filmmakers with the ability to walk onto a set with confidence. Training includes • the role of a runner/production assistant …
The Loeries 2017 – South Africa’s premier advertising and marketing industry awards – were announced this past weekend, at the Durban International Convention Centre. The exhaustive list of winners in all 22 categories is here.
The annual Cape film industry pre-season briefing was launched yesterday by Wesgro and the City of Cape Town, together with the Commercial Producers Association and South African Association of Stills Producers, Cape Town. The two-day briefing is an opportunity to engage industry stakeholders, discuss developments over the past year as well as …
The National Film and Video Foundation has announced a call for funding applications in the following funding categories: Development (feature films, documentaries, short films and TV Formats) Production (feature films, short films and documentaries, archive and post production) Individuals, companies and organisations may submit funding applications to the NFVF for …