The
Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) invites filmmakers to submit their
entries for its 34th edition which takes place from July 18 to 28, 2013.
DIFF is the
largest film festival in Southern Africa and features over 250 screenings of
cutting-edge cinema from around the world with a special focus on films from
South Africa and Africa. The festival hosts a film competition component and
also presents screenings in township areas where cinemas are non-existent.
The
festival considers films completed in 2012 and 2013, and there is no charge for
entry. All submissions must be entered via the Eventival online system at http://vp.eventival.eu/cca/diff2013 Please create a visitor account
to submit.
The
deadline for all entries, including receipt of samples, is March 15, 2013, for Short
Films and Documentaries and April 5, 2013, for Feature Fiction Films.
The
extensive seminar and workshop programme featuring local and international
filmmakers and industry professionals includes the 6th Talent Campus Durban (July
19 to 23) in cooperation with Berlinale Talent Campus, and the 4th Durban
FilmMart (July 19 to 22) in partnership with Durban Film Office.
The
festival is supported by the National Film and Video Foundation, the
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Tourism, the City of
Durban and other valued funders and partners.
More
information on 031 260 2506/1816 or fax 031 260 3074 or email: diff@ukzn.ac.za or click on the banner advert for the Centre for Creative Arts at the
top of this page.
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