Toni Monty, Head of the Durban Film Office and the Durban FilmMart says this year’s edition of the industry development programme was packed with more than 1000 delegates from 40 countries. He was addressing the audience of 300 filmmakers from…
‘Buddha in Africa’ selected for competition at 40th DIFF
Buddha in Africa, directed by KwaZulu-Natal-based filmmaker, Nicole Schafer, has been selected into the International Documentary Competition at the 40th Durban International Film Festival from July 18 to 28 for the second leg of its South African Premiere. This delicately…
Wavescape festival unveils ocean-conscious line-up for DIFF
The Wavescape Surf and Ocean Festival presented by VANS has announced a bumper lineup of 19 films at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), with the addition of a unique evening of talks dedicated to the ocean. A statement by…
Jahmil X. T. Qubeka’s “Knuckle City” announced as DIFF 2019 opening film
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), presented by the Centre for Creative (University of KwaZulu-Natal) has announced Jahmil X. T. Qubeka’s Knuckle City as its opening film for its 40th edition. A statement by Nolwazi Magwaza of Memeza Communications said…
10th Durban FilmMart announces speakers
The Durban FilmMart (DFM) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers for its 10th edition which takes place from July 19 to 22 during the 40th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) from July18-28. The programme for this major four-day film…
DIFF announces 40th edition jury
With just under two months until the start of South Africa’s largest film event, the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced it jury members for its 40th edition. The jury which plays a very important role at the festival…
DIFF 2019 announces documentaries in competition
The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) which takes place from July 18 to 28, 2019 in Durban, South Africa, has announced the documentaries in competition for its 40th anniversary edition. Ten insightful and impactful documentaries have been selected for competition,…
40th DIFF reveals programmers to include Nigeria’s Chioma Onyenwe
The 40th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced eight programmers, including Chioma Onyenwe from Nigeria, who have been working tirelessly for four months to consolidate a strong programme for this major milestone in the history of film in Africa.…
12th Talents Durban accepting entries till April 30
The 40th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, in co-operation with Berlinale Talents, is proud to announce the 12th edition of Talents Durban in partnership with Durban FilmMart (DFM), taking place…
Durban Film Office clocks 15
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Durban Film Office (DFO), the eThekwini Municipality’s film industry development unit. To reflect on this important milestone, as well as report back on achievements to date, and to share…