The 2nd Joburg Film Festival kicks off today
Film buffs are in for a treat next month as the 2nd Joburg Film Festival will take place in the city between November 9th and 18th.
The festival boasts over 40 curated releases from both African and international filmmakers across 16 countries. Screenings will take place at The Zone, Rosebank Cinema Nouveau, and Maponya Mall and many more cinemas. In addition, there will be screenings at various community venues including the iconic Kings in Alexandra. The full schedule will include local and international feature films, documentaries, and animation features, various outreach screenings, exclusive premiere events and private parties.
The festival is expected to attract local and international movie stars, directors, producers and other entertainment industry leaders, along with film lovers of every stripe.
“As part of the department’s commitment to deliver on its strategic objective to support market access platforms towards the growth of the local film industry, DISCOP Africa and The Joburg Film Festival are key in not only creating an environment for commercial growth but celebrating the South African film content and that of the entire African diaspora as a whole. With this continued support into local arts and culture, DAC is pleased to be a part of these platforms again this year” said Senior Manager of Cultural Development Ms. Lindiwe Ndebele-Koka and added “The Festival also will offer aspiring young filmmakers the opportunity to come together for this showcase of African excellence and further cultivate their hunger to make great films.”
The full festival schedule will be announced on the www.joburgfilmfestival.co.za website soon.
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