Cape Winelands Film Festival Call for Entires

Since the first edition the Cape Winelands Film Festival (CWFF) has significantly grown in size and international participation. More than 70 features, documentaries and short films from over 35 countries were in competition during 2009. More than130 productions formed part of the festival programme, in total 62 featues, 27 documentaries and 44 shorts from more than 35 countries. The 2nd edition of the festival had 32 international guests. The festival had more than 300 screenings in March 2009.



Now the 3rd edition of what's become one of South Africa's largest film festivals has announced its call for entries. Entry forms are available on the official website of the festival: http://films-for-africa.co.za/ The festival will take place from 17 - 27 March 2010 in Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

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International Black DocuFest 2009

Saturday 25th July is the last day for submissions to the International Black DocuFest (IBDF)in Atlanta, Georgia.



IBDF's mission is to showcase the most innovative and compelling documentary films on the lives of people of African descent. Through a series of screenings, workshops and facilitated panel discussions, the International Black DocuFest explores the creative ways in which documentaries capture and chronicle the diverse experiences of black life from around the globe.

In other words, they want YOUR stories. The 3rd annual International Black DocuFest ™ will be hosted at Atlanta’s celebrated High Museum of Art on September 17 th – 19th, 2009. So jump to it.

IndieVillage SA Short Film Competition

Independent filmmakers from across South Africa are invited to submit their work for entry into The IndieVillage South African Short Film Competition.



The goal of this festival is to support independent South African filmmakers by bringing their names, faces and artistic works to new audiences.

Films announced as part of the finals will be selected by panel and screened at the IndieVillage South African Film Festival scheduled to take place 27th May to 30th May 2010 in Toronto. All finalists will also become eligible to win one of the following prizes:

Grand Prize- R 10 000
1st Runner Up- R 3 000
2nd Runner Up- R2 000

So what can I say? This is a festival about you, and for you. Best you get applying. For more information and submission requirements, click here

PLURAL+ Film Festival Call for Entries

In collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other international partners, the UN Alliance Of Civilizations is launching a youth video festival exploring themes related to migration and diversity.

PLURAL+ is aimed at involving youth in addressing the key issues in their community related to migrant integration, inclusiveness, identity, diversity, human rights and social cohesiveness.



The project invites anyone aged 9-25 to submit short videos on their thoughts, experiences, opinions, questions and suggestions on how to promote harmonious yet diverse societies.

Submissions will be accepted from 1 June-30 September 2009. A prestigious international jury will announce the winners at an awards ceremony at New York's Paley Center for Media on 18 December 2009, coinciding with International Migrants Day. More from the NFVF

KAFF 2009 Call For Entries

The 6th edition of KAFF (KwaMashu African Film Festival 2009) is calling for submissions of films made in SA, KZN, Africa, and Africa Diaspora – as well as and unique world cinema films that highlight issues about Africa and that can be a reference for industry growth in KZN.

The films (short, feature, docs) must have been produced after October 2008 and must be submitted to KAFF before September 30th, 2009. Organised by K-CAP, the 6th edition of KAFF will be held from December 4th – 13th, 2009.



For more information contact: kcap@mweb.co.za or tel: 0027 31 504 6970 - or read more here.

NFVF at Cannes

This year, as well as the first rate SA Pavilion, the NFVF will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of its attendance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival with a conference themed "South Africa, your co-production partner of choice, and content on offer". To be held at the Eden Hotel in Cannes on Monday 18 May, the conference will include the NFVF and its partners the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), and Durban's own Avalon Group, as well as international buyers, industry colleagues and producers from other filmmaking countries.

"One of our objectives in hosting this event is to present some of South Africa's best projects to the international market," said Eddie Mbalo, NFVF CEO. Projects that will be presented at the conference include 31 Million Reasons, Izulu Lami (My Secret Sky), In the Shadow of a Saint, Otello Burning, Skin (pictured), Khumba and The Consequence.

The Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from Wednesday 13 until Sunday 24 May 2009.

London African Film Festival Call for Entries

The London African Film Festival has opened its call for submissions

The London African Film Festival is dedicated to promoting the exhibition of African feature films, shorts, animation and experimental films. Dates are 26 November – 3 December 2009. This year the festival will show a selection of recent films from all the regions of the continent.


The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2009

Entry forms can be downloaded at the website. For more information contact Keith Shiri at kshiri@boltblue.com or keithshiri@hotmail.com