Aluta Film Festival

South Africa's premier black film and television gathering since 2003 #OurStories #OurOwnWay ...

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

🚨IMPORTANT PESP6 FEEDBACK📢
The NFVF, an agency of the @SportArtsCultur, has been tasked with administering the PESP6 for the audio-visual sector. We would like to provide all applicants, our valued stakeholders, with feedback on the status of PESP6.
See full statement below👇

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is proud to announce the latest funding approvals for the 2025/26 financial year – continuing our commitment to empowering South African storytellers.

📍 For the full list of approvals, visit: https://t.co/9tFP9uulbi

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

🎥 Update: Production & Development Funding

To our valued filmmakers and industry partners

Please note that the Production and Development funding applications are still under review. The NFVF is committed to a thorough and fair evaluation process.

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

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"The countdown has officially begun. 🚀 Expect mind-blowing showcases, presentations, portfolio reviews, real industry connections, and two jam-packed days of creative energy you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Register here now!: https://t.co/NRh8VkujN2 spaces fill fast!
#AVIJOZI

[Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) @Iproducersorg]

Make sure you do not miss this insightful conversation on the topic of IP Ownership, Resistance, and Global Access: Navigating the Future of African Filmmaking in the Age of Streaming. at this year's @DurbanFilmMart!

Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 14:45 - 15:30
Venue: Elangeni Hotel

[Northern Cape Film Week @NC_FilmWeek]

Not all who move are dancers. Thatanelo David April was dance — deliberate, dignified, and devastatingly brilliant. We don’t mourn lightly in our circles; we honour legacy. Rest well, master. The stage dims without you ...

[JOHN KANI OIS OBE @KANI_ELDER]

What an amazing actor and a great human being. His passing is yet another loss to the film industry. We had a wonderful time together in the Ghost and the Darkness with Michael Douglass. Rest in Peace my friend. Elder 🌹

[Aluta Film Festival @AlutaFilmFest]

The voices of under-served Provinces remain marginalised at SABC, not because of a lack of talent, but because of a broadcasting culture that favours the familiar and sidelines the forgotten @GaytonMcK @nfvfsa @GodPenuel @SizweMpofuWalsh @Stellarated @Iproducersorg @CommsZA

[MyNorthernCapeTV @myncapetv]

Decision-makers and commissioning executives at the broadcaster have normalised a dangerous narrative: that the ‘real’ South Africa exists primarily in just three provinces, while the rest of the country remains a footnote - if acknowledged at all ...

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

🎬 NFVF Film Funding Call OPEN! 🚀

Apply for Development, Production, Post-Production & Archive funding!

📅 Deadline: 24 March 2025 (17h00)
🚀 Submit by 4 March for a priority check!

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/Az5sR9Pp4t

#NFVF #FilmFunding #SAFilm #filmmakers

[Aluta Film Festival @AlutaFilmFest]

The misinformation is on another level here kwa 'freedom of speech. good luck @elonmusk to thinking blatant lies have replaced truth @POTUS

[Grok @grok]

Grok agrees that overregulation in South Africa, including ICASA's strict EMR spectrum control and B-BBEE ownership rules, can deter investment. These policies prioritize local partnerships and existing providers, like Vodacom’s Telkom collaboration, potentially stifling innovation like Starlink’s entry. High internet penetration (74%) supports local firms, but restrictive regulations may hinder economic growth and global connectivity.

[Durban FilmMart SA @durbanfilmmart]

The @nfvfsa and Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) have launched Thuthuka, a co-development scheme supporting high-quality projects with potential appeal to both local and international cinema audiences. Click here to apply: https://t.co/C7BlLGPh1Y

[Northern Cape Film Week @NC_FilmWeek]

Hon. Minister @GaytonMcK, we cordially request that filmmakers from underserved provinces like #NorthernCape are also met and get the support they deserve. Surely their unique and untold stories can add a vital and diverse voice to South Africa @myncapetv @MySPU @ThamiMngqolo

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

The 7th NDL brings together diverse experienced African artists and creative technologists to develop nonfiction stories told through XR technologies alongside leading industry advisors. We invite you to apply on or before 30 August 2024. Apply here - https://t.co/u1hAWsAaSa

[Northern Cape Film Week @NC_FilmWeek]

South Africa’s most iconic horror story deserves a reboot with its original lead actor Moditle 'Boikie' Pholo complimented by an all-star cast / @GaytonMcK @LalaTuku @actorspaces @SABCNews @Jabu_Macdonald @swiftsafrica @nfvfsa @Yolandanc @mokaewriter

https://t.co/WHhPhLjz6s

[Aluta Film Festival @AlutaFilmFest]

DID YOU KNOW? One of South Africa' seasoned actors and creative industry proffessional Ferry Jele is also one of the bad-ass directors on your favourite telenovella #TheRiver1Magic @ERFJAY @Teabagg @PhathuMakwarela @NathiMthethwaSA @gaopiek_dp @bntintili @NosiphoDumisa @nfvfsa

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

The NFVF stand @durbanfilmmart has been busy with lots of planned and impromptu meetings. The NFVF Chairperson, Tholoana Ncheke-Mahlaela, the ACEO, Thobela Mayinje, our HODs Yolanda Ncokotwana, and Onke Dumeko have been interacting with filmmakers and other stakeholders.

[Durban FilmMart SA @durbanfilmmart]

Durban FilmMart Head Magdalene Reddy on Africa’s Financing Boom, Transformative Power of Cinema and How to ‘Create a New Vision’ for the Continent
https://t.co/BGHw1MxSDx

[National Film & Video Foundation #NFVF @nfvfsa]

The NFVF team will be at the Durban Film Mart (DFM), from 18 to 22 July 2024, at Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel's DFM Exhibition space. Visit the stand or set up a meeting with the team on email. See poster for email details.
See you soon!🎞🎥

#lovesafilm
#DFM2024

[Encounters Festival @EncountersDoc]

Join us at the inaugural Encounters Iliso Lethu African Documentary Symposium! Connect and collaborate with fellow African documentary enthusiasts. Tickets available at https://t.co/Y3vCyRdQGV

[Aluta Film Festival @AlutaFilmFest]

Our beloved and outstanding thespian Carlo Radebe, faces dire circumstances after being evicted and left with only a R350 monthly grant. Let's rally together to uplift him from this dark place and help him regain his footing in the industry. Every contribution counts!