In Focus

Garden Route International Film Festival

Carter Adkins and Bill Badi discuss the quirkiness and great characters within their feature film, Jenna Bums the Loveseat.

Watch Wesgro’s Film Readiness Webinar which discusses initiatives to make South Africa’s regions more film-friendly. Industry experts will be sharing their knowledge and insights to maximize the economic benefit of film and media productions taking place in their region.

Tessa Barlin, the Director of Beyond the Fence, talks about the current themes and social challenges within South Africa which inspired her wildlife documentary.

Joshua Belinfante talks about the aspects he hoped to achieve when filming The World’s Best Film

Christiaan Olwagen (Johnny is nie dood nie, Kanarie) neem die klassieke teaterstuk, The Seagull, deur Anton Tsjechof, en verplaas dit na Suid-Afrika in die 1990’s, bykans 100 jaar nadat dit geskryf is.

A look behind the scenes of the story and legacy of 'Poppie Nongena' through interviews with the Director, cast and lead actress Clementine Mosimane. #PoppieNongenaFilm.

Mario Jansen talks about digitization around previous analogue processes on set in the film industry here in South Africa.

Join the NFVF as they discuss everything film marketing and distribution with their panellists.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series of webinars discussing Youth in Film hosted by The NFVF, Gauteng Film Commission and the Film & Publication Board, in celebration of Youth Month 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liese Kuhn talks about working with her cast and the challenges and triumphs whilst filming her short film, Twelve.

Director Florian Schott introduces his short film, Baxu and the Giants.

Hommage is a tribute to Lefteris Vogiatzis and his theatrical world. The director and lead actor discuss the importance of the theme of creativity throughout the film and some of the challenges experienced.

Harvests of Hope is a documentary that addresses the real issues around farming and climate change. The director discusses her inspiration and the story behind the truth.

Listen to the Zoom Webinar held 16th June 2020 to launch the Good Hope documentary, with panellists from the film and about 70 attendees.

Ryan Kruger, the director of Fried Barry, discusses the journey of the film project from multi-award winning short film to the development of the full feature film being presented at GRIFF.

Michael Matthews, the director and Sean Drummond the writer, speak about the story behind Five Fingers, a Western genre, and the development of the script. The 'inner world' of the story, the poetry of the languages and how it was translated onto the big screen.

The talented cast of Five Fingers speak about the challenges and rewards of working on the film and the decision to use many local unknown actors discovered in the small town where the film was filmed, Lady Grey in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

The production team discuss the challenges and rewards of filming in the small town of Lady Grey in the Eastern Cape and how the challenges of filming added to the cinematic beauty of the final production.

Tim Leibbrandt (director and writer) and Andre Roux (DOP and producer) discuss the process of developing Finn as a short film, the technical aspects of the film and the biggest challenge - filming with a goldfish!

A fascinating insight into the choreography and the development of the creative process behind the short film Celebration Duet.

Arsen Anton Ostojic (producer and director) and Filip Mayer (lead actor) discuss the challenges and accomplishments of making a self funded feature film outside of 'the system' and the bravery of casting young actors whose passion for the project shines through in the film and outweigh any inexperience.

Francesco De Augustinis, the writer and director of Deforestation in Italy talks about the environmental reasons for making the film, the importance of addressing the destruction of the Amazon rainforests in South America and how we have the power as individuals to contribute to real change.

Henk Pretorius talks about his short film Transference and the themes it portrays.

Meet the writer and producer of Diagnosing Healthcare, Paul Roberts who touches on the intricacies of the US Healthcare system and solutions to the problems that that exist. This documentary is particularly relevant in these times of Covid19.

Further discussion about the film Good Hope and how people in the film are working towards significant change.

Christopher talks about his role of Jack in the $300 film, the highs and lows and the fun that both the cast and crew had with the script, the dialogue and in particular Christopher's relationship with Wally!

Meet Wally the wallet as he talks about his role in $300 and his rise to superstardom (and also hear from the director Mike McDougall about shooting the film in one night!).

Hear director Matt Orefice talk about some of the crazy behind the scenes of Bad Men From a Melting Moon, one of the experimental, slightly wacky movies hosted by GRIFF. In particular Matt discusses one scene performed by one of the characters with antlers on her head!

Loudin Krueg the executive producer of Ocean of Obstacles discusses the challenges and rewards of the film

Cara Classen plays Sara in the upcoming South African comedy Mr Johnson – she talks about the film and her role in the movie.

Christopher discusses the background to the film and the positive impact the marine fishing project has had on the ocean and marine life.

Craig Johnson discusses the challenges associated with producing and directing his first documentary film and the process behind the film.

Patrick Ranz, the creator, producer and director (and lead actor!) of Patrick Goes to Hollywood discusses the process behind the film and his experience.

David Stiles talks about the story behind Who the FxxK is Charlotte, the journey from new emerging filmmaker and what he learned in the process.

John DeVries talks about the short film, The Stranger and touches on the process of bringing a South African western to the screen.

The director, Michele Citoni, discusses the history behind the short film, 5 x 7

Q&A - Veteran actor, Graham Hopkins discusses his role of Bronson in Mr Johnson

The director, Sarah Gross talks about bridging the gap between social equality and talks about her film which provides a glimpse of post-apartheid life from a woman’s perspective.

Writer and director, Russell Brown, talks about the rewards and challenges of low budget filming, touches on the distribution process and the aspect of their film that writers and film-makers need to be aware of to make it marketable.

Nicola Hanekom, talks about her debut South African film, Cut Out Girls and her role as writer and director. Nicola discusses the process of translating the story from a stage play to feature film script, the challenges of financing a film in the South African market and the journey of the film from initial idea to full cinematic release and distribution.

The director, Silvia Zeitlinger, talks about both the political and social inspiration behind her short film, All World Is One.