African Motion Picture Company (AMPC) was selected to produce a film-based presentation in order to convey an important vision for Bankserv, an electronic switching company for the financial industry. The company required more than a standard PowerPoint presentation, however. 17 Nov 2009 12:04
Soul Train, the South African documentary by Bruno Mokoena, won a Gold Panda for Best Documentary, Cinematography at the 10th Sichuan TV festival, which took place in Chengdu, China from 6-8 November 2009. 16 Nov 2009 09:16
The recently completed National Film School (NFS) study into the feasibility of a national film school will be one of the discussion topics at the Film Indaba 2009 that will be held on 26-27 November 2009 at Glenburn Lodge, Muldersdrift. The indaba will be hosted by the National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF). 16 Nov 2009 07:45
“Our mission is to ensure that Gauteng is one of the world's most accessible and supportive centres for film production,” says Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) senior marketing manager Jacques Stoltz of the GFC's ‘Film Friendly Gauteng' campaign launched in November 2009. 11 Nov 2009 10:40
Cinemark has announced that audiences and advertisers can enjoy the experience of digital cinema on 93 screens countrywide. 11 Nov 2009 08:00
Popcorn Cinema Advertising invites companies to end the year in true Hollywood style by booking an exclusive screening to Avatar, or the anticipated Twilight sequel, New Moon, at Johannesburg's premier Montecasino Il Grande venue. 5 Nov 2009 12:52
The New York Festivals (NYF) has appointed Rose Anderson to the position of executive director of its Television & Film Awards to ensure that the competition continues to evolve with the changing landscape of the television and film industry. Anderson will manage all facets of the awards, oversee the strategy to expand the competition's footprint, and assemble an advisory board culled from the most respected and influential minds representing the television and film community. 5 Nov 2009 12:27
A silent experimental documentary from South Africa recently won the second annual Africa in Motion (AiM) short film competition. Paul Emmanuel's 3SAI: A Rite of Passage was screened as part of the Africa in Motion Film Festival at the UK African Film Festival, which takes place at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. 4 Nov 2009 07:37
The CIT:Y Festival 2009 announced the winners of the various bursaries at its awards ceremony at Museum Africa on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 - giving a number of Johannesburg's fledgling artists and performers a significant financial boost in their respective study paths. These were made possible with sponsorship and support from the MTN SA Foundation, the City of Johannesburg: Directorate: Arts, Culture and Heritage and Arts Alive. 23 Oct 2009 07:12
The third Film Indaba opens on 26-27 November 2009 with the theme “Mapping the way towards 2025.” 22 Oct 2009 07:10
This Is It, the Michael Jackson film scheduled to open on Wednesday, 28 October 2009, has broken all previous pre-sale ticket records for a film release in South Africa. Ster-Kinekor announced yesterday, Tuesday 20 October, that it has sold over 18 000 tickets to date. 21 Oct 2009 09:46
"Two 3D screens will be installed in Nu Metro cinemas at Galleria, the new shopping centre opening in Amanzimtoti, and three will be installed in Emperor's Palace during November and December 2009," says Popcorn Cinema Advertising Sales' GM Karen Bailey. 21 Oct 2009 08:58