Women in Film and Television South Africa (WIFTSA) : Women’s day screening
@ Alliance Française of Cape Town
18h30 / R20
Women in Film and Television South Africa (WIFTSA) will be hosting its third annual women’s film festival on the 27th August 2009 starting at 6pm at the Alliance Francaise, 155 Loop Street, Cape Town.
The evening will consist of a variety of inspiring films making up two hours of viewing enjoyment. The films genres will include documentary, fiction, public information films and animation created by a mixture of talented newcomers and established filmmakers. We will also be holding a Q&A session with some of the Directors/Producers so that you can find out how their films were made from initial concept through to final completion.
This is the only film festival focused on promoting films made by and about women. It is a vital showcase for the achievements of local women film makers. Other than being a platform for women filmmakers and offering them crucial exposure, the event also inspires up-and-coming women filmmakers and helps them to visualize what is possible. Held in August which is women’s month, the film festival is well positioned to celebrate women’s accomplishments.
WIFTSA is delighted to be supported the Alliance Francaise who are providing us with their welcoming creative environment for our screening.
Please join us for what promises to be a great evening. R.S.V.P. to rhodnet@telkomsa.net
WIFTSA’s Background :
Women in Film and Television South Africa was founded in 2005 and has grown steadily into an active organization focused on providing a professional platform for women in the film and television industry to network and learn. WIFTSA is an inclusive organization for women of all backgrounds. Our members work at all levels of the industry - from the owners of production companies to directors, entertainment lawyers, actresses, camerawomen, make-up artists and students. As an affiliate of WIFT International, a group that spans 14 countries and has over 10 000 members, WIFTSA offers its members access to contacts all over the world. (for more background on WIFTSA please refer to our website www.wiftsa.org.za)
Call for Sponsorship :
WIFTSA would like to raise enough funds to allow this pioneering festival to reach its full potential. Our goals for next year are to expand the festival to 16 hours of films made by and about women, which would include 3 international films made by women, and to host a panel of 3 high-profile judges to judge the local entries. We hope to bring out our lecture series with this festival to generate a cross-fertilization of interest and knowledge.
