cannes film festival

Jeweller Kevin Friedman gilds the ordinary

Jewellery artist Kevin Friedman finds the beauty in the ordinary, then embellishes it with the sparkle of diamonds, to the coveted acclaim of the luxury goods market and his fellow artists.

Jeweller Kevin Friedman gilds the ordinary

Jewellery artist Kevin Friedman believes that if something "has beauty, it deserves to exist". He finds the beauty in the ordinary, then embellishes it with the sparkle of diamonds, to the coveted acclaim of the luxury goods market and his fellow artists.

SA comedian signs movie deal at Cannes

South African comedian David Kau clinched a deal with US company Archstone Distribution the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday for his upcoming movie Sekwankwetla, about a South African township superhero who can fly - but no more than 10 centimetres high.

Lights, camera, action in Diepsloot

Aspiring filmmakers in densely populated Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg, now have a real shot at making their movie dreams come true, with the opening of the first film studio in the township on Wednesday.

Future of South African film: ‘brilliant’

A recent co-production treaty with Ireland is just one sign that 2012 is likely to mark the turning point to international success for the local film industry, with even the Hollywood Reporter noting that South Africa is set for "an increasingly brilliant film and TV future".

South Africa goes bigger at Cannes

South Africa is set to have its strongest representation yet at this year's Cannes Film Festival, with 130 of the country's filmmakers registered for the event, and the National Film and Video Foundation gearing up to showcase 20 local projects.

South African actress on world best list

The 15-year-old South African actress Khomotso Manyaka has earned a position on Time Magazine's list of the 10 best performances of 2011, for her portrayal of Chanda in Life, Above All, a movie about the stigma surrounding HIV/Aids.
SA short films in international festival

Cannes triumph for South African films

The South African film industry had a strong presence at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, with 24 films and documentaries on show and a handful of awards and commendations to bring home.
SA short film makes festival finals

All eyes on Spud: The Movie

Based on the best-selling book series by John van de Ruit, Spud: The Movie hit the local circuit on 3 December 2010 - the latest in a crop of recent productions demonstrating the calibre of South African filmmaking.

Cannes ovation for South African film

Life, Above All, directed by South African born Oliver Schmitz and shot on location in South Africa, received a 10-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.