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Durban film-maker to shine at Durban International Film Festival

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:24:00 +0200

Fresh from scooping a clutch of accolades at the CIAK Junior Film Festival Awards in Italy in June, 12-year-old Durban schoolgirl, Amber-Jay van Rooyen, has been invited to take part in the 2009 Durban International Film Festival, in the Short Film Category. The festival will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2009.
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Cape film industry at Cannes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:32:00 +0200

The Cape Film Commission and Cape film industry are currently in France for the annual Cannes Lions festival to promote South Africa as a premium destination, the organisations announced yesterday, Tuesday, 23 June 2009.
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SA takes “Best Actress” in Spain

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:59:00 +0200

Eleven-year-old actress Sobahle Mkhabase has won a Best Actress award in the film Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky), which also won the Audience prize at the recent Tarifa International Pan African Film Festival, held in Tarifa, Spain, it was announced yesterday, Tuesday, 9 June 2009.
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Industry warning: possible credit card scam

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:06:00 +0200

The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) has received notice of a possible scam which might be operational in the industry and has issued the following statement, today 4 June 2009.
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Entries now open for the SAFTAs

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:42:00 +0200

As of yesterday, Monday, 1 June 2009 entries for the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are open. They will close on Friday, 31 July 2009, it was announced yesterday.
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Disadvantaged youth given chance to become filmmakers

Thu, 21 May 2009 12:01:00 +0200

Fourteen aspiring young filmmakers have been chosen for this year's MultiChoice 2009 Film Talent Incubator and a 12-year old Mooi River girl, Amber-Jay van Rooyen, has won the SABC Lights Camera Action competition, it was announced yesterday, Wednesday, 20 May 2009.
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Appeal to save Encounters festival

Thu, 21 May 2009 09:53:00 +0200

Following the withdrawal of financial support from the SABC, the fate of Encounters Festival, which showcases and promotes the documentary industry, hangs in the balance. The festival's organisers appealed for financial backing yesterday, Wednesday, 20 May 2009.
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Hot movies to keep the cold at bay

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:47:00 +0200

To keep the winter chills at bay, be sure to catch two of the hottest new releases on circuit this month. Entertainment to suit all tastes!
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Limited funding brings Encounters back to Mother City

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:44:00 +0200

Because of limited funding as a result of the global financial crisis, the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival will only be held in Cape Town, 2 - 19 July 2009, it was announced late last week.
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NFVF to celebrate 10th birthday at Cannes Film Festival

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:51:00 +0200

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will begin its 10-year anniversary celebrations at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, marking the promotion and development of the local film industry domestically and internationally. The festival will be held between Wednesday 13 and Sunday 24 May 2009.
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