The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is calling for feature film, short film and documentary entries for its 2012 edition, to be held in April in Nigeria, home to the world’s third largest film industry. The deadline for submissions is 30 December 2011.
2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards Calls for Entries
28 November 2011
Win Dub Saved My Life tickets!
18 October 2011
Another infectious installment of Dub Saved My Life is upon us. This time it will be held at Shikisha in Newtown. We’re giving away 1 double ticket to a dub fanatic.
FILM + SCHOOL discusses climate change
18 October 2011
This October and November, FILM + SCHOOL will run a special programme to coincide with the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17) which will be held in Durban later this year.
Chimurenga launches once-off newspaper
17 October 2011
Chimurenga magazine will launch the Chimurenga Chronicle, a once-off edition of a speculative pan-African weekly future-forward newspaper that travels back in time to re-imagine the present, on “Black Wednesday,” October 19.
Jozi comes alive with Arts Alive
11 September 2011
It’s that time of the year when Jo’burg comes alive with the annual Joburg Arts Alive International Festival. The month-long festival started on the 1st of September and will run until the 25th.
People2People international doccie conference begins
11 September 2011
Catch the People2People international documentary festival this week at Atlas Studios.
Non-profit arts institutions invited to apply for grants from Bank of America
16 May 2011
Bank of America announces that its 2011 Art Conservation Project is open for applications from arts and cultural institutions.
Q&A sessions with playwright Athol Fugard at Fugard Theatre tonight
10 May 2011
Get a chance to pick Athol Fugard’s brain on his latest play, The Bird Watchers, tonight and tomorrow night at the Fugard Theatre.
Franschhoek Literary Festival tributes Stephen Watson
10 May 2011 | 5 comments
Poet, writer, literary critic and academic Stephen Watson, who passed away last month, will be celebrated at this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival.
Centre for the Cradle of Humankind opens for free on Heritage Day
22 September 2010
Maropeng, the Centre for the Cradle of Humankind, will open its doors for free on the 24th of September in celebration of Heritage Day. Visitors will be treated to a jam-packed day-long event highlighting Gauteng’s role in the birth of humankind.
The ReBoo!t Of Monki Punk
19 September 2010
‘Monki Punk’ rockers, BOO!, will be releasing their highly anticipated seventh album titled The Three Of Us on the 4th of October. After a six-year hiatus from the music industry, the band is back with their unsurpassed ‘Monki Punk’ sound and with an air of maturity in their lyrics.
Sam Mtukudzi Tragically Passes Away
15 March 2010
Sam Mtukudzi (21), son of the legendary Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi and one of Zimbabwe’s most promising young musicians, passed away in the early hours of this morning after a fatal car crash.
Talent Campus Calls For Entries
18 January 2010
Talent Campus Durban invites African filmmakers to apply for 5-day programme of workshops and seminars on theoretical and practical approaches to filmmaking.
The Re-return of JawFest
7 October 2009
Mzansi’s only backyard music festival, JawFest, returns for another ten-hour kick-ass party in Midrand this October. It may be small, but there’s great music, you can bring your own beer and meat to braai and there’s even camping so there’s no need to drive home afterwards.
Blackwash Holds Festival Of Ideas Camp
1 October 2009 | 7 comments
Blackwash holds its first Festival of Ideas Camp at jazz maestro Zim Ngqwana’s Zimology Institute farm this weekend. The festival which will be jam-packed with cultural activities and various talks on the plight of black people in post-apartheid South Africa kicks off tomorrow and ends on 4 October.
Spier Contemporary 2010 Calls For Entries
21 September 2009
Mzansi’s creative community have until 30 October to submit their artworks to the Spier Contemporary 2010 competition. The competition is a perfect opportunity for artists to create work that they’ve always wanted to make.
Joburg To Be ‘Switched On’ At Arts Alive
18 August 2009
Joburg arts enthusiasts and partygoers can look forward to a jam-packed arts programme at this year’s Arts Alive festival said organizers at the 2009 Arts Alive media launch held at the Market Theatre last Wednesday.
Plush To Tour South Africa
18 August 2009
After a nine months absence in South Africa’s rock music scene, melodic rock band, Plush, returns home for a countrywide tour you can’t miss! Catch their first perfomance this Saturday in KZN.
Focus Features’ Africa First Short Film Program Deadline Extended
11 August 2009
African filmmakers have until Monday August 17th to apply to be considered for a $10, 000 Africa First Short Film Programme that will provide finance for pre-production, production and or post-production of their films.
Malawian Film Seasons Of A Life scoops two awards at Zanzibar film festival
17 July 2009
Malawi’s film industry received a boost as its 1997 film, Seasons Of A Life scooped two awards – The Verona Jury Award for Best African Film and the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) Chairman Golden Dhow Award at Zanzibar’s film festival this year.
Reviving Sophiatown: Arts Programmes Start at Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre
8 July 2009
In the true spirit of Sophiatown, the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre launched its Saturday arts programme and workshops for children aged between 9 to 12 and 12 to 15 this past weekend.
National Eisteddfod Academy 2009: Final Call For Entries
30 June 2009
Missed the closing date for entries at the National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA)? Don’t sweat the closing date has been extended to the 10th of July.
NewsWrap - Lira reaches gold, White Wedding makes millions and more
25 June 2009 | 2 comments
In the news this week soul sensation Lira sells 20 000 copies for Soul in Mind, White Wedding makes millions, Zambian videographer wins video contest, Mzansi DJs meet for a music conference and Tunisian film wins a Golden Hawk award.
Brett Kebble’s Art Collection To Be Auctioned Next Month
15 April 2009
Graham’s Fine Art Gallery will be selling the late Brett Kebble’s art collection at an auction early next month. The entire collection comprises of 142 artworks ranging from early realist works to cutting-edge contemporary art.
Gavin Hood Back On Home Soil
15 April 2009
Tsotsi director, Gavin Hood, will be back in Mzansi for a short visit ahead of the release of his new Hollywood film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The point of the visit is to promote and participate in media interviews on his latest offering. Hood is expected to be in S.A between the 19th and 21st of April.