The South African Film Festival is proud to showcase a diverse range of films made by some of South Africa’s most promising filmmakers, who have achieved recognition both locally and internationally.
Last year’s program focused on showcasing inspiring and eye-opening stories that highlight the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting greater visibility and representation in the film industry.
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Complementing SAFF’s highly anticipated festival program is SAFF’s renowned industry program, which includes an investment fund, Education without Borders. More than just a celebration of cinematic art, SAFF is a festival with a conscience!
All festival profits support the vital work of Education without Borders (EwB), a not-for-profit organization that is changing the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk youth in South Africa’s Western Cape.
The inaugural Sydney South African Film Festival was held in Bondi Junction cinemas in 2019. In May 2020, in response to COVID-19, the festival went online Australia-wide and was broadened to include an on-demand program.
In 2021, the film festival expanded with a hybrid program with in-cinema and online screenings. Committed to bringing South African cinema to Australia and extending internationally to include New Zealand, they rebranded as the South African Film Festival.
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