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"We welcome and affirm the existence of WOS and exhort all working in film and television to discover ways of working closely with them" - Extract of the speech by the South African Minister of Arts and Culture Z. Pallo Jordan ...more

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WoS Overview

WoS is a member based non-profit support- and advocacy organisation for women filmmakers. The organisation is based in South Africa Johannesburg, with members in Angola, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe in addition to the members in South Africa. The organisation is project driven and works to create a forum for women filmmakers to share their visions and experiences, networks to promote, develop skills, and celebrate achievements of women in the film and television industry in Africa ...more

Members in the News

African Trailblazer : Karin Slater
Inspiring, sensitive, humorous, courageous, and compassionate, these are some of the words to describe the African MIPDOC Trailblazer for 2008 Karin Slater. Five MIPDOC Trailblazers from South Africa, Greece, South Korea, Japan and Canada are chosen for their innovative and pioneering work.

WoS Events

The Premier of 'Confessions of a Gambler' Written and Directed by WoS member Rayda Jacobs

WoS has spared no effort to make the launch of ‘Confessions of a Gambler’ an exceptional and memorable event, A blue carpet was rolled out (WoS style). The industry came out in droves and were graced by the presence of the First Lady Mrs. Zanele Mbeki to celebrate this special film.

Members Moving Up

Thandi Zwana: has done her first production with the title ' Producer' a 13 part documentary series 'Heart of the Driver' currently on SABC 3 on Wednesdays.

Hydie Uys: Her Drama directorial debut with 3 episodes of 'Hillside' a South African Medical Drama currently airing every Tuesday 9:30 on SABC 2.

Akiedah Mohamed: a well-known documentary director has now made her Drama directorial debut! She directed 4 episodes of the South African comedy series 'Monzamo' aired on Wednesdays on SABC 3.
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HIGHLIGHTS
WoS takes the opportunity to Congratulate:

" Jihan el Tahri' for her film "Cuba, An African Odyssey" for getting the the Special Mention at the Tri continent Film festival. Her exceptional filmmaking left audiences enthralled by the story of Cuban intervention in African liberation struggles.

" Roberta Durant and her team at Penguin Films the makers of the SA drama series 'Home Affairs' for being nominated for the Emmy Awards!! We are especially proud of this team because the principal crew was WOMEN!!!

Women Award-winners at the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) ...more

INDUSTRY EVENTS " Out in Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
8th - Nov 07

" Sithengi Special AGM
16 November 07

" KwaMashu Film Festival
7th - 16th Dec 07

" Lagos Int. Film Festival
4th - 7th Dec 07

Deadlines

" Berlinale Talent Campus Calls for Entries
Submit by: 15 Oct 07 >>

" Entries for the 9th annual MultiChoice VUKA! Awards Submit by: 20 Oct 07 >>


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