DFA Nga Maanda Awe film festival

A nationwide emerging film festival celebrating the creativity and innovation of South Africa’s Documentary emerging filmmakers.

Our aim is to create a vibrant platform that nurtures young talent and strengthens connections within the local filmmaking community. This two-day festival will feature film screenings, workshops, and panel discussions led by professionals and creatives from across the film industry.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Thursday :

Screening Block A: Documentary Shorts Screening

Inkciyo

A nations fight for Identity

Silent Ballas

Screening Block B: The Underdog shorts documentary

Talking to family

The Nights were Velvet

Friday:

Best of the University (regional best university shorts selection)

Jury selection:

The Nights were Velvet

Talking to Family

Inkciyo

A Nation’s Fight for Identity and Justice

Inyembezi Zendoda