https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/97.html South Africa Film & Cinematography news 15 Film & Cinematography news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/97.html en-us Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:37 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-tallies-7-young-ones-merits-this-year-512850a Seven entries from South African creative schools have won merit awards for the One Show’s Young One’s Awards. 1-268016 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-prisoner-an-escape-mastermind-and-a-mouse-walk-into-an-agency-958744a A prisoner, an escape mastermind and a mouse walk into an agency... what happens next? You get an independent agency of creative experts: Boundless. 1-267984 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inclusive-lens-awards-returns-to-fame-week-africa-2026-625491a Fame Week Africa has announced the return of the Inclusive Lens Awards, an initiative recognising and elevating diverse voices shaping the future of film and television. 1-267991 Mon, 11 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/increased-representation-from-africa-on-shortlisting-juries-847603a The 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury includes increased representation from Africa, including from top marketers such as VW’s Bridget Harpur and EcoBank’s Oriane Canfrin, to some of the continent's best creatives, from South Africans Bananas’ Justin Gomes to The Odd Number’s Thabang Manyelo, Kenya’s Twotone Global’s Gil Kemami, and Nigeria’s Omawumi Ogbe of GLG Communications. 1-267939 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/botswana-public-broadcaster-opens-airwaves-to-international-ads-514770a Botswana’s public broadcaster has removed a long-standing requirement that all television and radio commercials aired on its platforms be produced locally, following sustained lobbying from regional media stakeholders. 1-267836 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-south-african-born-idea-for-the-global-market-847093a Retroviral’s Find Your Fire, a trilogy of films for Eastern European market, is an example of local talent and creativity overcoming geography. 1-267829 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pangolin-kulu-journey-musical-score-hits-the-high-notes-170356a Pangolin: Kulu's Journey, has been nominated for both an Emmy Award and a Bafta for its musical score. 1-267808 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safta-winner-alex-xolo-on-finding-his-voice-in-south-african-drama-392468a Africa Month shines a spotlight on the continent’s creative excellence, and writer and director Alex Xolo is part of a new generation of storytellers finding their place and making their mark. 1-267793 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/may-the-4th-be-with-you-the-internet-celebrates-star-wars-day-736862a Every year on 4 May, social feeds light up with lightsabers, memes and one unmistakable greeting: “May the 4th be with you.” 1-267772 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-film-fund-reopens-backing-next-wave-of-local-productions-736832a The City of Cape Town is calling on filmmakers to submit projects for its latest funding round, aimed at boosting jobs, investment and local storytelling, with applications closing on 31 May. 1-267762 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Film & Cinematography South Africa