The eThekwini Local Film Market and Awards
Ceremony celebrates Durban filmmakers by offering free public screenings of
locally produced films and hosting an awards ceremony at the Durban Manor Hotel
from November 28 to 30.
Winning productions will be announced in
the following categories: Best Actor and Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
and Best Supporting Actress, Best Story / Writer, Best Director, Best Editor,
Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Cinematographer and Best Student
Production.
Toni Monty, head of the Durban Film Office
said: “Over and over again, our city has proven to produce award-winning films
and filmmakers – it’s about time we acknowledge the hard work, talent and
offerings of the players within the industry which make it such a success.”
Andile Buwa, chairperson of the eThekwini
Filmmakers Association (EFA) added: “What makes this market unique and exciting
is a drive to make the films accessible to a wider audience and to attract
those who don't traditionally watch local films at cinemas.”
Created by the EFA and endorsed by the
EThekwini Municipality’s Durban Film Office, the events’ objective is to
showcase talent, provide a networking platform for emerging filmmakers and
encourage interest in locally produced films.
The market will also serve as a unique
platform to encourage local filmmakers to market and sell their original
products, and thus fight the scourge of piracy.
For more information. contact Ntuthuzelo Gentse,
the general secretary of the EFA, on efa031@gmail.com
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