Fashioning Modern Africanism

For many young people who dream of one day making a film, the idea that they can end up being sought-after film directors or producers may seem like a pipedream. This is why Mzansi Bioskop (channel 164) is proud to kick off 2024 by recognizing and celebrating the hard work of Mzansi’s young and upcoming filmmakers on the Young Bloods Movie Festival. This is the third year that the channel has had the movie festival, but this year, the focus is on youth. “Filmmaking has always been seen as reserved for the experienced, well-connected and those with money to acquire the necessary equipment and maybe studio time. However, with the  Young Bloods Movie Festival , we are zoning in on the talent that so many young and aspiring filmmakers are demonstrating lately,” says Shirley Adonisi, M-Net’s Channel Director for Local Interest Channels. “As Mzansi Bioskop, our objective is not only to showcase the best of our locally produced content but also to use this platform to inspire, help develop, a