docSHARE 1: Development… the start of a documentary
Join DocFilmSA for the first session in our docSHARE webinar programme. docSHARE is an initiative of the Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa to create opportunities for experienced film professionals to share their knowledge and engage with the work and...
RCLA 2023 Call for submissions
A lifetime dreaming of your story. Years researching, raising funds. Months pouring over text and proposals, rejections and victories. Eventually production starts, and stops. Subjects’ lives change and alter the narrative possibilities. That’s ok though, it’s part of...
Congratulations to our docSHARE mentees for 2023
The DFA is delighted to welcome our successful participants for the docSHARE programme 2023:Â Clifford Derrick Eric Says Kastarine Kgola Khanyisile Zondi Mmabatho Tsatsimpe Precious Jimha Reatile Moseou Rui Assubuji Thabang Letshaba Sikhulule Moyeni docSHARE is...
docLOVE February: Sisters of the Wilderness
The #docLOVE team hosted the screening of SISTERS OF THE WILDERNESS at the Bioscope Independent Cinema in Johannesburg and the Bertha House in Cape Town with a wonderful Q&A with director / cinematographer Karin Slater in Cape Town. The film was also...
NFVF call for funding applications is open
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for Cycle 1 funding applications for the 2023/2024 financial year is now open for the following funding categories: Development Production Post-Production Archive Individuals,...
Encounters Community Festivals: Doc Activate Season 2023
CALLING ALL ASPIRING COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL ORGANISERS Are you looking to start a film festival in your community presenting documentaries to young and mature audiences? Are you passionate about growing the film industry in your province to develop the next...
DFA Skills Audit 2023
The Documentary Filmmakers Association was established to nurture and develop the interests of documentary filmmakers in South Africa as well as foster collaborations amongst DFA members. We are currently compiling a database of our members' skills that will help us...
JBX Content Market and Joburg Film Festival
The JBX Content Market and Joburg Film Festival (JFF) programme have been announced. This follows the recent announcement of the 60+ selected films for the next edition of the JFF that will take place from 31 January to 5 February 2023. The JBX market will be...
Welcome our new docSHARE Programme Managers
The DFA is delighted to welcome our co-programme managers for the docSHARE programme 2023, Elelwani Netshifhire and Taryn Joffe. docSHARE is an initiative of the Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa to create opportunities for experienced film...