Film Industry
latest news & developmentsThapelo 'Tabz' Motloung
At 28, Thapelo "Tabz" Motloung is building more than platforms for African storytellers — he is creating pathways into an industry that has too often felt out of reach. From film…
Can ‘The Polygamist’ open the door for more Zimbabwean adaptations?
Following the global success of Sue Nyathi's 'The Polygamist' on Netflix, Zimbabweans are calling for more local novels to be adapted for screen. However, industry players…
The pan-African story of South African cinema
Joburg Film Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba delves into the profound pan-African influences that have shaped South African cinema, from the era of exile and anti-colonial…
Could these twenty-something YouTubers be the future of cinema?
A wave of YouTuber-turned box-office-record-breaking horror auteurs have Hollywood nervous and rethinking the filmmaking playbook
Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni Shines in Sierra’s Gold, Wins Best Actress
In a triumphant comeback, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni captivates audiences and critics alike, winning Best Actress for her raw and magnetic performance in Sierra’s Gold
Why craft matters: Curating the Joburg Film Festival 2026
As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage
‘We killed it with our doccie’
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
South African series Spinners triumphs at Shanghai TV Festival, winning Best Foreign TV Series award
The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.
OPINION| South African audiences want more authentic and accurate diversity in TV shows and movies
The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped
How professionalism, and new business models, are nurturing Nollywood
Nollywood’s production values have undergone tremendous change over the past decade, but is the effect sustainable?
Hollywood mogul Weinstein fired after sex harassment claims
The New York Times published a bombshell report alleging that Weinstein preyed on young women hoping to break into the film industry.
Morph your cucumber and win some gin
The film distributors offer a trio of manly, male and masculine movies in March: Logan, Kong and Power Rangers.
Petticoat protester’s long walk
In cinéma vérité style, a filmmaker steps into a battered woman’s shoes to spotlight abuse.
The Creative Showcase: Exploring the female gaze by Billie Zangewa
A weekly round-up of South Africa’s creative community and projects, by Between 10and5.
SA’s female filmmakers make the cut
The Africa by Women project has resulted in 10 short films that deal with different facets of life in the country 20 years after democracy.