Proactive approach to mental health

Mental illness is not a death sentence, nor is it something to be ashamed of, as the message of a new social media campaign says. ‘Let’s Talk’ encourages society to embrace mental health issues and eliminate the stigma. People with mental illnesses...

Damon Berry hearts Jozi

The great sprawling, changing city of gold is the chosen home of the award-winning actor, writer, director and producer. It is here that he makes movies because “film is amazing”. Damon Berry is so much more than just a pretty-faced actor. This quirky,...

Macufe film week returns

Organisers of the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) Film Week are expecting a large turnout in 2012, after the success of last year’s event. A project that grew out of a partnership between Macufe and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), the second...

The horror hits Jozi

Beware. Mad scientists and monsters gather at The Bioscope. Only the very brave should venture out for the fright-filled, gore-splattered Horrorfest. Witches will walk in Maboneng. The annual Horrorfest Film Festival will make a stop in Johannesburg this year for the...

Philip Bloom workshops in Joburg

On his first trip to South Africa, world-renowned British digital cinematographer Philip Bloom will be holding a mass workshop and a smaller two-day master class in Johannesburg, focusing on gaining practical, hands-on experience. Bloom has toured the globe hosting...

Little One on the way to the Oscars

Little One, Darrell Roodt’s moving tale of a six-year-old girl found left for dead outside a township in Johannesburg, has been selected for consideration as South Africa’s official entry for best foreign film at next year’s Oscars. If approved by the Oscars Academy...