5 Minutes with… Slindile Maphumulo
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? My Name is Slindile Maphumulo, I'm a 22 year old creative artist from eNdwedwe, but currently staying in KwaMashu for art purposes. A writer, producer, performing artist and aspirant director. What are you...
An End of Year Message from our Co-chairs
The word used most euphemistically in 2020 is probably “challenges” - we all know what this really means. The DFA board of 2020 never imagined the host of new burning issues the year would bring for documentary filmmakers. A big thanks to all our Board members for the...
5 Minutes with … Elelwani Netshifhire
Tell us about yourself – who are you and what do you do? Elelwani Netshifhire, an all-round filmmaker, passionate about telling stories of my people. I write, direct; am armed with technical skillsets, I do it all as the field demands of us. What are you currently up...
SAFTAs now open for submissions for 2021
The South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTAs) have officially opened submissions for the 2021 edition of the country’s film and television industry celebration. After a challenging 2020, coloured by Covid-19 and a national lockdown, the film industry is...
Call for SAFTAs Jury
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) extends a call to the South African Film and Television industry to nominate or submit individuals who will form part of the SAFTAs Jury. The SAFTAs Jury will be tasked with the enormous responsibility of...
2021 World Press Photo Contests
The 2021 Digital Storytelling Contest marks the 11th edition of the contest, first introduced in 2011 by the World Press Photo Foundation as the ‘Multimedia Contest’. The Digital Storytelling Contest celebrates the diversity of formats made possible by digital...
DFA Plans Masterclass Series for 2021
The DFA board is hard at work planning workshops for 2021. We’d like to hear what your needs are. Please complete the survey to let us know what workshops you think we should offer next year. Click here to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8HN7HT
Winners of the DFA docLOVE Citizen Journalist Awards
The Documentary Filmmakers’ Association (DFA) is pleased to announce the winners of the DFA docLOVE Citizen Journalist Awards. A big shout out to all the winners who each receive a R1000 cash prize and a year’s free membership to the DFA valued at R350. The...
Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme for AV Sector
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for the Presidential Employment Stimulus focused on the Audio-Visual Industry, is open. The closing date for submissions is 30 November 2020, 17h00. #TogetherForTheArts The...