The Durban International Film Festival has announced that its 31 st edition will take place from 22 July to 1 August 2010. The festival will present over 200 screenings of films from around the world, with a special focus on films from South African and Africa . Screenings will take place throughout Durban including township areas where cinemas are non-existent. The festival will also offer an extensive seminar and workshop programme featuring local and international filmmakers.
The festival calls for entries from around the world. Feature films, short films and documentaries are all welcome. The festival does have a competition component. The deadline for entries is 31 March 2010 for short films and documentaries; 15 April 2010 for feature films. Early submissions are encouraged.The entry form is available on the web: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za
For more information visit: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za , email diff@ukzn.ac.za or call +27 (0)31 260 2506.
The Durban International Film Festival is organised by the Centre for Creative Arts ( University of KwaZulu-Natal ) with principal support by the National Film and Video Foundation, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, HIVOS, the German Embassy, the Goethe-Institut South Africa, and the City of Durban.
-ends
For media queries contact:
Sharlene Versfeld
Tel: 031-8115628
Fax: 0866827334
No comments:
Post a Comment