GFC news roundup: July-September 2015

The GFC had a productive second quarter, providing support for three feature film productions, two distribution initiatives, two training and five audience development projects. Khanyi Mbau, Mmabatho Montsho and Renate Stuurman will play the three central characters...

Ayanda bought by major US distributor

Ayanda had its world premiere in June at the Los Angeles Film Festival, where it won a special jury prize and was hailed as ‘a fresh and original voice in world fiction cinema’. Ayanda, the latest feature from award-winning director Sara Blecher, is on...

Ayanda selected for London Film Festival

The BFI London Film Festival website describes Ayanda as ‘a lively, engaging and ultimately celebratory female-centred story’ that ‘highlights the Afro-cultural hub that modern South Africa is fast becoming’. Ayanda, the new movie from director...