 New year message from the CEOJanuary provides a good time to reflect on the year past and engage in some crystal ball gazing into what the year ahead may hold for the industry and [ ... ] |
 Busy 2011, even busier 2012 for GFCThe year 2011 proved to be a busy one for the Gauteng Film Commission, marked by continued budget cuts as well as leadership changes as a new Board wa [ ... ] |
 Locations: From the Big Five to PonteIf 2010 was the year of big sporting stadiums and 2011 the year of the Gautrain, what can location scouts expect from Gauteng in 2012? We survey devel [ ... ] |
 What’s in store for 2012?Andy Stead asks industry roleplayers for their predictions on the year ahead, and finds that while there are some concerns, the consensus is optimisti [ ... ] |
 The South African film industry: 2011While we all look forward to 2012, Andy Stead reflects on the past year and comes up with a mixed bag for the South African film industry: the economy [ ... ] |
Gauteng: a world-class film location
With its world-class industry infrastructure, recognised expertise and wide range of locations, South Africa's powerhouse province of Gauteng is a filming destination of choice.
- 1.Night drive
- 2. Paradise Stop
- 3. How to Steal 2 Million
- 4. State Of Violence
- 5. Bang Bang Club
- 6. Endgame
- 7. District 9
- 8. Invictus
- 9. White Wedding
- 10. Jozi
NIGHT DRIVEDirected by Justin Head
Can you survive the dark? A gripping slasher horror movie set in the African bush ... It's not the wildllife you have to fear.
PARADISE STOPDirected by Jann Turner
A clean cop on a backwater beat discovers that the man behind a series of freeway heists is also his only friend in town, the owner of the Paradise Truck Stop.
HOW TO STEAL 2 MILLIONDirected by Charlie Vundla
There's no such thing as one last job. Jack, a career criminal, has come out of jail to find his best friend married to his ex-fiancée.
STATE OF VIOLENCEDirected by Khalo Matabane
A fascinating insight into a Johannesburg divided by wealth and class, exploring issues of memory, denial, forgiveness and revenge.
THE BANG BANG CLUBDirected by Steven Silver
A major production based on the true-life experiences of four combat photographers capturing the final days of apartheid in South Africa.
ENDGAMEDirected by Pete Travis
Based on the covert discussions between Thabo Mbeki and Afrikaans academic Willie Esterhuyse, discussions that helped bring down apartheid.
DISTRICT 9Directed by Neil Blomkamp
The sci-fi blockbuster that took the world by storm. Aliens forced to live in slum-like conditions in Johannesburg find a kindred spirit in a government agent.
INVICTUSDirected by Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood's Oscar-nominated movie about Nelson Mandela, the end of apartheid and the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.
WHITE WEDDINGDirected by JannTurner
A groom and his best man's road trip across South Africa to get to his wedding goes horribly wrong. An appealing, feel-good movie about love and friendship.
JOZIDirected by Craig Freimond
A comedy writer suddenly loses his job, his girlfriend - and his sense of humour. A zany comedy that's also a love letter to Jozi, the city of Johannesburg.
9 to 19 February 2012 |
9 to 20 February 2012 |
26 February 2012 |
 Berlinale International Film FestivalBerlin, Germany
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 Pan African Film & Arts Festival Los Angeles, California
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 84th Academy Awards (Oscars)Hollywood, California
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