THE Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is inviting filmmakers to submit for its 2022 event.
Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts at the University of KZN, filmmakers are invited to submit their feature films, documentaries, and shorts for the 43rd edition which takes place in July next year.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, 28 February 2022.
For eligibility, submission fees, and to submit, visit the DIFF profile on FilmFreeway: www.filmfreeway.com/durbanfilmfest
This year’s curatorial theme is ‘Adaptation’ and DIFF is challenging filmmakers during these times of unprecedented transformation to rise and introduce audiences to fresh perspectives of diversity and inclusion.
The festival is looking for films that reach back while looking forward, focusing on strengthening the tapestry of indigenous and authentic African stories with a global view to sustainability and inclusion.
These could be films that speak to migration, climate adjustment, social isolation, hybrid integration and films that explore other ways in which humanity is expanding.
‘The 4th Industrial Revolution engulfs us, forcing adjustment, offering opportunity and benefit. We would like to see how filmmakers moderate these structures, processes, and practices to enhance humanity without compromising it.
‘DIFF would like to see how we can augment and expand on potential growth without cancelling reverence for nature and sustainable practices that will ensure our survival,’ said festival manager Valma Pfaff.
DIFF background
DIFF contributes to expanding filmmaker networks, attracts local and international media, creates public awareness of South African and African cinema, and promotes and celebrates African cinema that highlights the possibilities of local film production and stimulates the growth of the film industry.
DIFF proactively encourages the development of the African film industry and provides a strategic exhibition platform for local products alongside international films within a professionally-implemented and reputable cultural experience.
DIFF has two principle strands: Isiphethu, consisting of a seminar and workshop component to stimulate industry development and a community outreach programme to engage under-serviced audiences and the celebration of cinema through the exhibition of films.
Isiphethu is due to release a separate call-out for the inaugural International Student Film Festival.
