The AFDA Annual Film Festival, which
showcases 3rd year, 4th year and master's graduation films, took place in
Durban this last weekend as well as in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The festival is also a platform to promote
the young professionals who will soon enter the mainstream film and television
industry. Students are required to conceptualize and produce their graduation
films that, while of an artistically high standard, are also commercially
viable. At the festival a panel of industry professionals assess the films and
there are also opportunities for audiences to give feedback. The festival sees
many industry professionals; alumni and general public gathering to celebrate
the exhibition and promotion of these young film makers and their films at
Ster-Kinekor in their commercial cinemas and other venues.
Last year student films such as Kanye Kanye directed by Miklas Manneke, Jean Pant directed by Rowen Smith, Keeping Up Appearances directed by Thea
Small and The Brave Unseen co
directed by Duan Myburgh attracted attention from major festivals such as the
34th Durban International Film Festival, the New York City Picture Start Film
Festival and others.
“This year’s festival will be just as
exciting as in previous years,” said Garth Holmes, AFDA Chairman and
co-founder, “Students have really put everything into their projects and I look
forward to seeing their work on the big screen in a formal cinema and with a
willing audience.”
More information on AFDA Durban on 031 569
2252 or log onto www.afda.co.za
After the festival, the student films will
be available on line at www.afdafestival.com
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