Karen Van Schalkwyk
latest news & developments
African animation goes global
A local film’s success raises the prospect of South Africa creating its own Pixar-like brand.
NFVF gets some new blood
Zama Mkosi, appointed chief executive of the National Film and Video Foundation in February, pinpoints skills development as one of her challenges.
South African cinema: Bums on seats, at last?
Two South African films are being touted as successes: Semi-Soet, a frothy romantic comedy, and Material, a heart-warming family drama.
Townships make their own movies
Films depicting township life and culture have finally received attention from the National Film and Video Foundation due to their growing popularity.
Showtime for South Africa
An ambitious project to lure big film productions is paying off.
Risky business a ‘great joy’
Daphne Kuhn’s dream was to create a place for artists to express themselves and for audiences to enjoy themselves.
Portrait of poetry and passion
<i>Black Butterflies</i> gives us a vivid picture of the crazy, chaotic and candid life of Ingrid Jonker.