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We just launched a short film competition, in partnership with @dw_akademie, for African women living in the time of Covid-19. All info and T&Cs are on the Ladima website - direct link can be found in our bio. Please share the exciting news #womeninfilm

Give @LadimaAfrica a follow. They are doing exciting things for women in film on the African continent.

The 2020 Toronto @hotdocs Film Festival kicks starts today. Catch two of our very own SA Films screen in their international debut “Influence” and “The Art of Fallism”. Both films will feature at the festival which will be streaming from today to the 24th of June. #LoveSAFilm

CONGRATULATIONS to our #SAFTAs14 Winners #LoveSATalent

In an effort to offer relief measures, as outlined in the minister’s address on 25 March, the @nfvfsa will be prioritising making payments to beneficiaries that have submitted milestones in the past two weeks. screenafrica.com/2020/03/31/fil…

SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: In a market where there is only uncertainty, and where many industries have already collapsed, as businesses face ruin and scared consumers are... - how do you market anything to anyone? Article features: @OgilvySA, & @Adweek screenafrica.com/2020/03/31/mar…

Currently screening on Afrikaans lifestyle channel @viatv (DStv 147), new South African TV show Trap! Dis My Huis. Article features: @afrokaans, & @VisualimpactSA screenafrica.com/2020/03/27/tv-…

SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Currently screening on Afrikaans lifestyle channel VIA TV (DStv 147), new South African TV show Trap! Dis My Huis. Article features: @afrokaans, & @VisualimpactSA screenafrica.com/2020/03/27/tv-…

SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: This year marks five years since the inception of the @KZNFC2014. We spoke to Carol Coetzee, KZNFC CEO, about what the commission has accomplished over the last five years, and what lies ahead. screenafrica.com/2020/03/27/fil…

On 28 March, Patrick Zuchowicki, president of @DISCOPmarkets, announced the postponement of DISCOP’s 2020 African markets. screenafrica.com/2020/03/30/tv-…

Given @MultiChoiceGRP’s position in Africa’s video entertainment sector, the group is acutely aware of the challenges their partners in the industry are facing. At this time MultiChoice will be standing by them. screenafrica.com/2020/03/30/tv-…

Screen Africa wishes you and your loved ones a safe, healthy few weeks ahead. Stay safe, stay inside.

In Rage, Showmax’s first Original horror movie, a group of school-leavers descend on a tiny coastal town for a celebration of their freedom. Roxy, Sihle, Kyle, Leon, Tamsyn and Neo party on the beach and drink themselves silly every night. The townsfolk... screenafrica.com/2020/03/27/tv-…

Botswana-based wildlife filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s film Okavango won five awards at the 2020 New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA) held in February. screenafrica.com/2020/03/26/fil…

SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: Sometimes it feels like there might be something in the water. By that, I refer to the experience when you find yourself obsessing over a topic, only to find that many others are looking at the exact same issue. screenafrica.com/2020/03/26/fil…

@TalentsDurban is a 5-day talent development programme, which has been presented in Durban, South Africa for the past 12 years in co-operation with @berlin_talents. This year’s Talents Durban edition is scheduled to take place from 16 to 20 July. ipo.org.za/talents-durban…

The @nfvfsa in collaboration with @kwazulufilm & @sabc have called for proposals for the Female Filmmaker Project which aims to provide ten women, particularly those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, with an opportunity to make a film ipo.org.za/female-filmmak…

SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese is a self-taught filmmaker and visual artist from Lesotho, now based in Berlin. His film Mother, I am Suffocating. This is My Last Film About You, was selected for Final Cut in Venice in 2018, where it... screenafrica.com/2020/03/23/fil…

The @Iproducersorg executive committee recently issued a statement with regards to COVID-19 and current developments within the industry as a result. The IPO wants to ensure the industry that they are working collectively with... screenafrica.com/2020/03/23/fil…

The ninth @CTanimationfest has been postponed to 24 to 27 April 2021. The event will take place at the Cape Town Stadium and will be excitingly co-located with @ComicConCPT. Both events were scheduled to take place in May this year, but have been postp... screenafrica.com/2020/03/20/tec…