A wave of YouTuber-turned box-office-record-breaking horror auteurs have Hollywood nervous and rethinking the filmmaking playbook
In a triumphant comeback, Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni captivates audiences and critics alike, winning Best Actress for her raw and magnetic performance in Sierra’s Gold
As the Joburg Film Festival returns in 2026, curator Nhlanhla Ndaba explains why craft, care and unseen labour are taking centre stage
Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.
The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped
Nollywood’s production values have undergone tremendous change over the past decade, but is the effect sustainable?
The New York Times published a bombshell report alleging that Weinstein preyed on young women hoping to break into the film industry.
The film distributors offer a trio of manly, male and masculine movies in March: Logan, Kong and Power Rangers.
In cinéma vérité style, a filmmaker steps into a battered woman’s shoes to spotlight abuse.
A weekly round-up of South Africa’s creative community and projects, by Between 10and5.
The Africa by Women project has resulted in 10 short films that deal with different facets of life in the country 20 years after democracy.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar has cast the spotlight on the country – long the backdrop for Hollywood adventures – and its struggling film industry.
As Ster-Kinekor’s cinemas switch over ?to digital only, what ?do we lose with the ?end of celluloid?
The Film and Publications Board will wait til end of August to decide on contesting the Appeal Committee decision to unban the film, Of Good Report.
They might retain some individuality but the endless Republican theme is wearing thin.
"Man of Steel" has made $125-million in its opening weekend in the US, lining it up to be the year’s highest-grossing film.
Forthcoming movie about likely 2016 contender’s early life is already causing controversy.
"Black Sails", a TV series about pirates and one of the largest productions ever made in SA, has put the spotlight on the local film industry.
Twelve years after the terror attacks, directors are daring to film the Capitol in flames.
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