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18th Jun 2018 In Festivals, Funding, News, Professional Development By DFAEditor

DocFilmSA call to join delegation to IDFA

The Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa (DFA) invites applications from filmmakers to attend IDFA 2018 as part of the DFA’s application to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Group Export Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS). The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam offers an independent and inspiring meeting place for audiences and...

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17th Jun 2018 In Funding, News By DFAEditor

Hot Docs-Blue Ice Group Documentary Fund

The Hot Docs-Blue Ice Group Documentary Fund (HDBI) offers grants in two separate categories Development and Production. Approximately four to 10 projects are awarded each year. All successful applications will be considered for the up to five mentorship program slots, and select applicants will be invited to apply to The...

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12th Jun 2018 In News By DFAEditor

Workshop: Film Sector as a Catalyst for Growth

The South African Cultural Observatory would like to extend an invitation to you, to attend a workshop:  THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FILM SECTOR AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SOUTH AFRICA: TOWARD A SOLLYWOOD . Please find the invitation attached. Date:     Friday 22nd June 2018 Time:     9:00am – 12:00pm (registration opens...

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12th Jun 2018 In News, Screenings By DFAEditor

New titles to stream for free on AfriDocs

This month catch a range of new titles now available to stream for free, anytime, anywhere via AfriDocs.  Many of these films have never been available to stream before and reflect a range of stories from across Africa and beyond. The new film, Ethiopiques is...

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10th Jun 2018 In Festivals, News By DFAEditor

DFA Delegation at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018

The DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS' ASSOCIATION of SOUTH AFRICA (DFA), in association with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has put together and official South African delegation, to represent the country during Sheffield Doc/Fest. Documentary filmmakers will form part of this delegation and will be joined by...

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9th Jun 2018 In Funding, News By DFAEditor

NFVF call for Marketing and Distribution

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for Marketing and Distribution cycle 1 funding applications for the 2018/19 financial year is now open for the following funding categories: Festival Hosting Marketing and Distribution Market and Festival Attendance Funding Individuals, companies and...

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6th Jun 2018 In News By DFAEditor

New Dimensions Lab Open for Entries

Now in its 3rd year, the New Dimensions Lab brings together diverse African artists to learn Virtual Reality (VR) storytelling from leading industry mentors. The Lab takes place over the course of a week at a private retreat where artists engage in discussions and workshops,...

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5th Jun 2018 In News By DFAEditor

Durban FilmMart Programme Announced

One of Africa’s premier film industry events, the Durban FilmMart (DFM), a joint programme of the eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office (DFO) and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has ramped up its offerings to delegates for its 9th edition, which takes place from July 20...

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5th Jun 2018 In News By DFAEditor

Big Fish moving back to the Mother City

The Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking has, as of July 2017, relocated all its training from Johannesburg to Cape Town’s Green Point campus. This after the school was established in Johannesburg in 2007. Funded by the European Union (EU), 150 students attending the school have...

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