IT’S LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION AT THE THIRD EASTERN CAPE FILM EXPO
- ECDC - Eastern Cape Development Corporation
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
It’s LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION at the third Eastern Cape Film Expo which runs from 2 – 4 July in Makhanda at the National Arts Festival.
The three-day extravaganza features film screenings, panel discussions presentations, testimonials, and masterclasses to a diverse audience of filmmakers, aspiring filmmakers, policy makers and funders.
Today’s action-packed programme kicked off at Joza Township’s Youth Centre. The day’s programme is aimed at creating an interest and awareness in the community about the opportunities in the film sector, and to understand how it operates.
The audience is comprised of young people from the local community, giving them an opportunity to interact with established and emerging filmmakers. The idea is to provide opportunities for youth to access the sector while drawing on the varied journeys and experiences of filmmakers.
The programme commenced with a talk from independent producer and Eastern Cape film pioneer from Kariega Nceba Mqolomba, who spoke about the journey to being a successful filmmaker. He shared lessons learnt, his work, and about his film, Zania, which will be screened this afternoon. He also spoke on what it takes to produce good quality content.
The Industrial Development Corporation also presented on its newly-launched Youth Film Fund, while film producer Luzuko Dilima will take the audience through the film industry value chain.
The day’s activities will end on a high with the screening of three short films, Zania by Nceba Mqolomba, Ilifa Lomboko by Sindiswa Mpontsi-Njokweni and Tokens for a Time Machine by Andre Hugo.
The Eastern Cape Film Expo is an initiative of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation in partnership with the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Eastern Cape Provincial Arts and Culture Council, National Film and Video Foundation and the National Arts Festival.
