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Media Invite for ACDC Film Club ProjectThe Afrika Culture and Development Club (ACDC) Film Club Project has come of age and you are invited to celebrate the culmination of hard work, passion and belief in the critical power of film and the arts in youth development at the media conference taking place at Museum Africa on the 9 February 2013. Join the members of the seven established film clubs, the community, educators, media and the social, government and corporate participants as we conclude the year long ACDC South African/Danish partnership, affirm the project's successes and look to the future of the Film Club. The event will start at 10h30 and will feature a retrospective exhibition of the year long programme, a film illustrating the nature and relationship of film, the arts and development, as well a presentation on the genesis of the ACDC Film Club Project and the practical challenges of leading communities and youth, in particular, into the terrain of social and youth development. "The year long experience has affirmed the need for South Africans to come together, work together and celebrate our challenges as a free people, and to chart a future of hope for all our citizens, and residents," says Programme Director Benjy Francis. Note to Editor: The ACDC Film Club The Afrika Culture and Development Club (ACDC) was launched in 2012. The vision of Benjy Francis, it aims to establish independent, voluntary film clubs for children and youth around the country. Through the Afrika Cultural Centre's vast collection of local and international films, these clubs will inspire their young audiences with entertaining, thought provoking films relevant to their lives and situations. The ACDC partnered internationally with the Association of Danish Film Clubs for Children and Young People (DaBUF). Established in 1952, the DaBUF holds the belief that the medium of film is an excellent vehicle for promoting dialogue around the vital issues in young people's lives. Seven film clubs have already been launched in Dobsonville, Ivory Park, Alexandra, Westclare, Protea Glen, Evaton and Hillbrow under the umbrella of the ACDC Date: 08 February 2013 to 09 February 2013Time: 10:30 - 14:30 Venue: Workers Museum, Netown _ Johannesburg Cost: Free |