Liyabona Mroqoza and Avumile Qongqo sitting back to back, in sepia.

The South African conservation story heading to the Oscars

By Cassie Jo 28-02-25 16:17

With the 97th Academy Awards taking place this Sunday 2nd of March, we delve into The Last Ranger, the empowering South African rhino poaching narrative nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. The film is directed by Cindy Lee, a past nominee for a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA), and awarded at the […]

Cindy Makandi

Durban FilmMart Institute to include a Climate Focus

By Cassie Jo 05-09-24 12:14

The Durban FilmMart (DFM), under this year’s theme “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability”, will take place in Durban from 19 – 22 July. Its Industry Programme for 2024 boasts a Climate Focus stream organised by the DFM in partnership with Doc Society – Climate Story Unit, Climate Story Lab South Africa, STEPS, and […]

Black and white photograph of Ernest Cole.

Ernest Cole documentary wins Cannes prize

By Cassie Jo 11-04-25 18:22

Haitian filmmaker, Raoul Peck, honoured late South African photographer, Ernest Cole, in his new documentary that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The documentary jointly won L’Œil d’or along with The Brink of Dreams. Unfortunately, the documentary maker was not able to collect the award in person. The special screening of his new documentary Ernest […]

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