KZN Tourism & Film - Film in KZN

Join KZN Tourism & Film for an exciting panel discussion, “Why the World Comes to KZN: Culture, Content and the Creative Economy,” as industry voices explore what makes our province a powerhouse. 📅 Thursday, 29 October 2026 ⏰ 11:00 – 12:00 📍 MIP Theatre 2, CTICC 2, Cape Town

Big stories. Bold talent. Endless possibilities! KwaZulu-Natal is ready to make its mark on the African film stage! Come connect with the KZN Tourism & Film Authority team at MIP Africa 2026. 🎬🙌 📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre 📅 28 – 30 October 2026 🎯 Stand D04

Get ready for The Magical Zulu Kingdom Hour, where the richness of our culture meets the excitement of cinema for an experience you won't want to miss! If you're at DFM today, make sure you come through! 📍 Stand G | Durban FilmMart 2026 📅 TODAY, 9 October ⏰ 12:45 – 13:45

Tomorrow, the conversations begin. Durban is ready to welcome filmmakers and industry professionals to the 17th Durban FilmMart. A meeting place for African stories, creative exchange and collaboration. Explore the programme on @durbanfilmmart and plan your DFM experience.

The Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards celebrates the trailblazers. From breaking new ground to inspiring generations of creatives. Submit your nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award by 18 Oct 2026. #SimonSabelaAwards #SSA26

Their work moved us. Their stories stayed with us. The Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela KZN Film & Television Awards honours the industry voices we have lost, and the industry they leave behind. Nominate an industry member by 18 October 2026. #SimonSabelaAwards #SSA26

African stories. Global connections. Just 2 days to go. 🎬🌍 The 17th Durban FilmMart brings together filmmakers, creatives and industry leaders for powerful conversations around financing, co-production, animation and documentary storytelling. #DFM2026 #DurbanFilmMart #FilmInKZN

SSA26 has a new date, and it’s going to be worth the wait.🎬 📅 Nominees announced: 16 October 🎭 Awards evening: 21 November 📍 The Playhouse Company, Durban Stay tuned to our pages for all the latest updates. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss a thing! #SSA26 #FilmInKZN

Three days until Durban welcomes the African film industry for the 17th Durban FilmMart. 📅 9–12 October 2026 📍 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Get ready to connect, collaborate and be part of the conversations shaping the future of African film. #DFM2026 #DurbanFilmMart #FilmInKZN

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the filmmakers and storytellers who turn our lived experiences into stories that can be seen, felt and remembered for generations to come. Because every story told becomes part of the legacy we leave behind. #HeritageDay #HeritageMonth #FilmInKZN

Durban FilmMart is more than an industry event. It is a platform that brings together filmmakers, producers, financiers, distributors and key industry players to connect, collaborate and create new opportunities for African stories. youtu.be/4ZGeKBY1kE0?si=RMzw…

Applications for the KZN Film Fund Development & Production Programme are now closed. If you submitted your application before the deadline, keep an eye on your inbox for your reference number by Friday, 25 September at 17:00.

Ready to take your work beyond our borders & onto the international stage? This is an opportunity for you to connect with international industry players. 📍 Berlin, Germany 📅 10–16 February 2027 ⏰ Applications close: 2 October 2026 at 17:00 #EFM2027 #KZNProducers

KZN Tourism & Film Authority supported Sent from development to production. Now it’s your turn! Have a story ready to bring to life? Our Development & Production Funding Call is open. Watch Sent for free on Fawesome.tv👇 fawesome.tv/movies/10810583/… #Sent #FilmInKZN

When two of Mzansi’s biggest acting talents, @iambcele and @NthatiMosheshh, step away from the set to soak up the beauty of KwaZulu-Natal, it’s a reminder that even our stars need a little time to unwind, recharge and enjoy all that KZN has to offer. #SouthAfricanActresses

A new season. A fresh scene. And plenty of stories waiting to be told. 🎬🌸 This spring, we celebrate the creativity, talent and locations that continue to bring stories to life across the province. From the first idea to the final frame, there’s So Much More to create in KZN.

🌸 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Women’s Month Stakeholder Engagement! We appreciate you being part of the KZN Tourism & Film Authority’s Women’s Month celebration. Here’s to continuing to connect, inspire and uplift one another! #WomensMonth

Today, the KZN Tourism & Film Authority hosts its Women’s Month Stakeholder Engagement at Ebandla Hotel, celebrating the contribution of women across the tourism and film sectors. Featuring Adv. Thandi T. Sabelo as Keynote Speaker. #WomensMonth #WomenInTourism #WomenInFilm

Local talent. Bigger screens. 🎬🔥 We’re celebrating filmmaker Chris Q. Radebe as Shut Up! Men Are Talking makes the leap from an independently produced YouTube hit to national television. 📺 Catch the TV premiere 📅 Monday, 31 August 2026 ⏰ 20:00 📍 DStv Channel 113 Tune in🇿🇦

🎬 Opening night starts with a proudly KZN-backed story! Funded by the KZN Tourism & Film Authority through the Made for TV Project, Izenzo Zami steps into the spotlight as the Official Opening Film of the 2026 Power24 International Film Festival. #IzenzoZami #Power24FilmFestival