Fashioning Modern Africanism

Johannesburg, South Africa - The much-anticipated Joburg Film Festival in partnership with MultiChoice, is set to return in the first quarter of 2024, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts for a celebration of storytelling through the art of film. With a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and narratives, the festival promises to captivate audiences not just in Joburg, but across the African diaspora and beyond. Born out of the desire to create an exciting, independent platform that not only tells Africa’s stories, but also rewards local and international excellence in film, the premiere festival will take place from the 27th February to the 3rd March 2024. The festival is renowned as a prominent platform for showcasing local and international talent and is gearing up for a sixth edition of an extraordinary presentation of cinematic excellence. Scheduled to take place in Sandton, the heart of South Africa’s vibrant business scene, the event will fea

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