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...

Spotlight on new GFC projects

At an intimate soirée on Friday 28 September, the Gauteng Film Commission announced a range of successful projects it had supported in the second quarter of this year, as part of the organisation’s new push towards more openness and transparency. A still from The...

You and the movie factory

Ever imagined yourself starring in your own movie? Now you can get closer to that dream with the Home Movie Factory, a concept that allows ordinary people to make their own film, star in it, and watch the finished product, all in the space of three hours. One of the...

GFC’s second quarter film projects

The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) as part of its marketing drive to create awareness about our programmes and ensuring brand visibility took a decision to make public announcements of projects it supports. Download press release In July, at a glittering ceremony in...