Feature film: Caretaker (El hombre que cuida) Director: Alejandro Andújar Starring: Héctor Anibal, Fiora Cruz, Paula Ferry Directly translated to ‘The Man Who Cares’, El hombre que cuida is a poignant social commentary on racism, classism and patriarchy in the Dominican Republic told through the story of a fisherman-turned-caretaker of…

Documentary: Waithira Director: Eva Munyiri Cinematography: Eva Munyiri Director Eva Munyiri explores the life and legacy of her late grandmother, in the touching visual biography, Waithira. The premise of this documentary was inspired by Munyiri’s belief that though she barely knew her grandmother, Cucu Waithira, she had a hand in…

Film: Liyana Director: Aaron Kopp and Amanda Kopp Animator: Shofela Coker Cast: Gcina Mhlophe English-Zimbabwean actress Thandie Newton (For Colored Girls), assumed the role of executive producer in the creation of what can only be described as a great work of art. The story of titular character Liyana came about…

Documentary: Strike a Rock Director: Aliki Saragas Producers: Aliki Saragas, Liani Maasdorp, Anita Khanna Writer: Aliki Saragas Strike a Rock is compelling documentary set in the North West mining town of Marikana. Arguably a sequel to Miners Shot Down (2014), Strike a Rock (2017), directed and written by 27-year old…

CineFAM SOUTH AFRICA SHORT FILM CHALLENGE AT DIFF AND DFM CaribbeanTales International Film Festival, in partnership with Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT), invites South African women filmmakers to participate in the inaugural CineFAM South Africa Short Film Challenge. The CineFAM South Africa Short Film Challenge aims to create…

DIFF opening strikes with feature film “Serpent” Megan Lewis   The 38th annual Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked off with a red-carpet celebration of Africa’s beauty and talent at The Playhouse Theatre. In a speech that matched the upbeat tempo of the evening, Centre for Creative Arts director, David…

The 38th Durban International Film Festival DIFF2017 Programme is now available for download here.  

THE DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS GERMANY TO SOUTH AFRICA 26 June 2017 The 38th edition of the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a German Focus, which features ten gripping films by some of Germany’s finest directors, a masterclass by German film industry professionals,…

Due to the limited space, attendees are encouraged to RSVP as the event is open to the public.  

Media Release Durban FilmMart - Offering the African Film Industry Opportunities to Connect and Develop Durban, South Africa: The 8th edition of the annual Durban FilmMart (DFM), the joint film industry programme of the eThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office (DFO) and the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), promises many opportunities for African…

MEDIA RELEASE   Opening and Closing Films for the 38th Durban International Film Festival announced. Preparations for the Durban International Film Festival 2017 gained further steam today as festival organizers unveiled the approved final programme for this year. At a media briefing earlier today at Maharani Hotel, recently appointed Festival…

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.  COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES  PROJECT MANAGER  PEROMNES GRADE 8  SCHOOL OF ARTS  CENTER FOR CREATIVE…

TALENTS DURBAN 2017 PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED 02 June 2017   TALENTS DURBAN 2017 PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is proud to announce the participants of the 10th edition of Talents Durban and Talent Press. Talents Durban is a five-day development programme presented in cooperation with Berlinale Talents, an…

NEW DIFF MANAGER TO BE INTRODUCED AT 70TH FESTIVAL DE CANNES 10 May 2017 Newly-appointed Durban International Film Festival Manager, Ms Chipo Zhou, is set to attend the forthcoming 70th Festival de Cannes in France, where she will be formally introduced to the international film fraternity. Zhou is an accomplished…

DIFF Employment Opportunities 2017 The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is the longest running film festival in Africa. It is a ten day celebration beginning from the 13th – 23 July 2017. The festival is looking to employ temporary staff members who will assist the festival core staff for the…

Announcement of DIFF Manager   One of Africa’s leading and long running film festivals – the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) – proudly announces the newly-appointed DIFF Manager. It is with great pleasure that we announce Ms. Chipo Zhou who assumed this permanent position on 1 April 2017. DIFF is…

The Centre for Creative Arts would like to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of legendary television personality, actor, writer, director, producer, musician and businessman, Ntate Joe “Sdumo” Mafela who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening. Mafela made his acting debut 5 decades ago at only 22 years…

10th Talents Durban – Call for Submissions 14-18 July 2017 The 38th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal, with support from Berlinale Talents, is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 10th Talents Durban taking place 14-18 July under the theme…

38th DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL   CALL OUT FOR SUBMISSION OF LOW BUDGET FILMS   As part of the 38th Durban International Film Festival, the festival calls upon filmmakers from Durban and the surrounding areas to submit their films. The call out is open to entry-level applicants, preferably those who…

Africa: The Courageous Continent The Director of Centre for Creative Arts, David wa Maahlamela will moderate a session entitled ‘Africa: The Courageous Continent’ at the 67º Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin at 16h00, today on 14 February 2017 at the Berlinale Africa Hub (near the Martin-Gropius-Bau). In this discussion, ten cinematic prodigies…

2017 Call For Submissions: 38th DIFF CAMPAIGN   The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is entering its 38th year in 2017 and is looking for a young, inspired new image to represent the festival. The DIFF team is looking at creative ways to represent the festival and expand our reach…

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES    Total prize money: R165, 000   Abbreviations: UKZN: University of KwaZulu-Natal CCA: Centre For Creative Arts DIFF: Durban International Film Festival DFM: Durban Film Mart   General rules   REGULATIONS OF THE 2017 DURBAN INTERNTATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL     1. Introduction 1.1 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF)…

The Centre for Creative Arts extends its sincerest condolences to the family of international award winning writer/director/ producer Junaid Ahmed.  Ahmed died earlier this week aged 57, after suffering a stroke two weeks ago. He was laid to rest on Tuesday (1 November 2016).  Ahmed was a great friend of…

Call for Projects for 2017 Durban FilmMart – Edition 8      Submissions of projects for the 8th edition of The Durban FilmMart (DFM), which takes place in Durban, South Africa from 14 to 17 July 2017 will open on October 12, 2016. The DFM is a joint project of…

The University of KwaZulu–Natal (UKZN) is committed to Employment Equity with the intention to promote representativity within the Institution. COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES MANAGER: DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PEROMNES GRADE 8) SCHOOL OF ARTS CENTRE FOR CREATIVE ARTS HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS REFERENCE NO.: HUM25/2015 Based within the College of Humanities of…

Announcement of the 38th Durban International Film Festival dates.   The Durban International Film Festival is pleased to announce the festival dates for the 2017 edition!

Media Release   Audience Choice Awards at the 37th Durban International Film Festival The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the Audience Choice Awards for the best DIFF film and the top Wavescape film at this year’s festival. Under the DIFF banner, the film Nakom (Ghana/USA) took the honours. Directed by Kelly Daniela Norris and Trav Pittman,…

MEDIA RELEASEDurban International Film Festival Announces Award Winners for 2016The Durban International Film Festival announced its award-winners tonight (June 25) at the closing ceremony of the festival’s 37th edition at the Playhouse prior to the screening of the closing film, The Space in Between – Marina Abramovic and Brazil.The award for the Best Feature…

The Durban FilmMart (DFM), the industry development programme of the Durban Film Office and the Durban International Film Festival, wrapped up  tonight (June 20) with an awards ceremony at the Tsogo Maharani Hotel in Durban, South Africa. “DFM is considered one of Africa’s most important film finance platforms and industry gatherings, and…

The South African Guild of Editors (SAGE) has announced that the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) has included an award for best editing this year. The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has over a number of years campaigned for the inclusion of a Film Editing awards category at international film festivals.…

Award-winning South African director Oliver Hermanus’ new film,The Endless River, will have its first South African screening at the Durban International Film Festival this month.

The KZNSA Gallery in Glenwood, Durban will once again be the Short Films Hub for the 37th Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). In addition, the gallery will be home to opening night film The Journeymen’s accompanying photographic exhibition entitled Twenty Journey from June 18 to 24. Twenty Journey is an…

The Durban International Film Festival, which takes place from June 16 to 26, will host a series of free public screenings. The DIFF will travel to Clermont, Kwangcolosi, Inanda, Umlazi, KwaMashu and the city centre, where people will have the opportunity to watch this year’s opening night film The Journeymen…

“Jiving and Dying - The Radio Rats Story” sees Durban filmmaker Michael Cross return to the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) (16-26 June) with a documentary about a band he argues are so much more than one-hit wonders.