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Production of the film version of one of South Africa's most beloved books, John van de Ruit's Spud, got underway at Michaelhouse in the KZN Midlands on Monday 8 March 2010. Featuring some of South Africa's most talented actors and established stars, Spud: The Movie is one of the most anticipated movie releases of the year. The identities of the young actors cast to play the "Crazy 8" gang has been the subject of much debate in the press and online – and here they are!
Film producer Anant Singh who is in Los Angeles where he attended the Academy Awards said there was a positive buzz about South Africa and the South African film industry at the Awards Ceremony as a result of the South African themed films, District 9 and Invictus which received Oscar Nominations. By Screen Africa.
Key animation has started in the Western Cape on a series that will be seen on Disney UK later this year. Florrie's Dragons is being created in collaboration with one of the UK's top pre-school content creators: Wish Films. Based on the immensely popular children's books by show creator and director An Vrombaut, Florrie's Dragons will bow on Disney UK later this year.
"Signs of our Times" - the new Ikon South Africa short documentary series is back on SABC 2 and brings you a compelling collection of short films from South Africa, Africa and the world. Thirty films from Paraguay, India, Finland, Brazil, Sweden, Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa and Belgium, stories that cross continents and bring together a multitude of voices and filmmakers on this exciting broadcast platform. Make a date with Ikon. The world on your screen. Every Sunday at 21:00 on SABC 2 from 14th March 2010."
The Cape Film Commission created the Imbongi Awards to recognize the hard work and professional approach of individuals and companies within the Western Cape’s film industry. The 3rd Annual Imbongi Awards was held on Saturday, 6 March, 2010, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
12 - 24 April 2010, Johannesburg
AFRICADOC is a programme for the development of African documentary cinema, led by a French association, Ardeche Images, together with local partners wherever Africadoc is already implemented.
Plans for Durban's inaugural FilmMart, jointly hosted by the Durban Film Office (DFO) and Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), go up a gear as the closing date for the submission of entries approaches.
Winners of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) were announced on Saturday night at a glittering award ceremony that took place at the State Theatre in Pretoria. The crème de la crème of South African Film and Television industry gathered at the State Theatre to witness as the best in the country received honour for their creative excellence. The show was broadcast live on SABC 2 from 20:00.
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