• Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? I am a Muslim, businesswoman, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, soon to be wife and very passionate documentary filmmaker. Academically qualified with a triple major in Film, Drama and English Literature, from...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? My Name is Slindile Maphumulo, I'm a 22 year old creative artist from eNdwedwe, but currently staying in KwaMashu for art purposes. A writer, producer, performing artist and aspirant director. What are you currently...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? Elelwani Netshifhire, an all-round filmmaker, passionate about telling stories of my people. I write, direct; am armed with technical skillsets, I do it all as the field demands of us. What are you currently...
The Documentary Filmmakers’ Association (DFA) is pleased to announce the winners of the DFA docLOVE Citizen Journalist Awards. A big shout out to all the winners who each receive a R1000 cash prize and a year’s free membership to the DFA valued at R350. The...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? My name is Sivu Giba from East London, Eastern Cape. I am a passionate Documentary Filmmaker and Co-Founder of SivuBuhle Media, a Multimedia and Documentary Film Production Company based in the Eastern Cape. What...
The DFA is thrilled to LAUNCH the DFA Covid-19 Short Film Grant collection of short doc films under the title "Life, Love, Rifts and Rage in the Time of Covid-19" at the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival! In view of the challenges faced by...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? I’m a director/writer who has to produce from time to time. I’ve been in the industry for 11 years and I’ve written for popular TV shows such as “Lockdown”, “Scandal” and “Mutual Friends”....
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? My name is Tshililo waha Muzila, born and bred in the little village of Mauluma in Nzhelele, Venda. I moved to JHB in the early 2000's to pursue a career in the film...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do?I am a storyteller, I have been making documentary film for the last 15 years. I am attracted to stories where there is potential for healing, where people take difficult journeys that might result...
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? I am a freelance director and cinematographer based in Cape Town. I work mostly in branded content, commercials and documentaries. What are you currently up to? I am currently working on my DFA short...