Film lovers will have an opportunity to experience home-grown cinema when the Vaal Film Stockvel hosts a full-day screening event at the Vereeniging Civic Theatre on Sunday, 29 November. Organised by the Creative Industries Marketing Stockvel (CIMS), the event will run from 10:00 to 18:00 and showcase four locally produced films from the Vaal and surrounding areas.
The programme aims to create a platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work while giving audiences an opportunity to connect with creatives and support independent cinema.
The screening schedule will feature:
- 11:00 – MajiTa
Director: Lebohang Mokheseng
Production: Million Dollar Motion Production - 13:00 – Escape Plan
Director: Itumeleng Matlhare
Production: Individual - 15:00 – Ba Mpa
Director: Seiphimo Alex Motswiri
Production: African Tree Productions - 17:00 – Night of the Massacre
Director: Charles Khuele
Production: Tshepo Lesedi Projects
Each screening will cost R50, with tickets available through QUICKET. CIMS said the expanded programme will bring filmmakers and audiences together in one space, creating opportunities for networking, entertainment and celebrating local creative talent. Residents of Sedibeng and surrounding communities, film enthusiasts and cultural practitioners are encouraged to attend and support the filmmakers.
For enquiries, contact Mammatli Thakhuli-Nzuza on 082 383 8536 or Moses D. Rasekele on 076 069 5604.