DIFF FOR JULY

The Durban International Film Festival has announced that its 32nd edition will take place from July 21 to 31, 2011.

Supported by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (principal funder), National Film and Video Foundation and other valued funders and partners, 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. 2011 will also see the return of Talent Campus Durban and the Durban FilmMart.

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 March 31, 2011 (short films and documentaries); 15 April, 2011 (feature films). Early submissions are encouraged. Submissions must be done online and the link to do so can be found at www.cca.ukzn.ac.za/DIFF2011entries.htm

More information on 031 260 2506, email: diff@ukzn.ac.za or visit www.cca.ukzn.ac.za