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
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Members in the News
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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.
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WoS Events
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 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.
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Members Moving Up
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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)
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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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