The AHSCE South Africa is based at the University of Witwatersrand, School of Arts. Its aim is to support the development of sustainable creative economies in Africa by fostering connections between higher education institutions and creative entrepreneurs, collecting and sharing career development stories, and strengthening the profile of research in creative economies. The focus of the South Africa Hub is film and digital media.The lead project co-investigator at Wits is Ms Avril Joffe. The Creative Partnership Coordinator is Ms. Vuyo Madyibi . Keep updated on AHSCE South Africa activities reading the latest blogs below.
- Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the Impact of Covid-19
Researchers at Rhodes University, Fiona Drummond, Delon Tarentaal and Jen Snowball have today published a report on “Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19” as part of the Creative Voucher Scheme supported by AHSCE South Africa Hub. The project aims to support knowledge development in the creative economies and fostering collaborations between academic… - Introducing: Tshuma Mo!
By Vuyo Madyibi “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.” Lailah Gifty Akita. These sentiments were echoed in the Tshuma Mo! meeting, where Nokwanda Shabangu, digital content editor, profusely declared her admiration for her mentor in their project, Zanele Mthembu. Mthembu has over 20 years of experience in the film and television industry.… - Introducing: Kliptown BeehiveBy Vuyo Madyibi “Education is the most powerful tool we can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela This quote encapsulates the aims and goals of the Kliptown Beehive team. Neo Monyamane, a filmmaker, opened the meeting addressing their aim to train the interested community of Kliptown in the art of filmmaking. Their training…
- Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19
AHSCE South Africa commissioned the research project “Mapping Film Festivals in South Africa: the impact of COVID-19” as part of their support to knowledge development in the creative economies and fostering collaborations between academic researchers and practitioners. The project builds on the extensive expertise of Rhodes University researchers Fiona Drummond, Delon Tarentaal and Jen Snowball. In the past two years,… - TOWARDS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FILM FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (FFASA)Previously known as the pan-African Film Festival of South Africa (PANAFFSA) By Vuyo Madyibi FFASA is a research project that assesses the need for a film festival association in South Africa. New research developments made by the collaborators prompted the change of the project’s title from “Towards the establishment of the Pan-African Film Festival of…
- INTRODUCING: “Girls in Gaming”“GIRLS IN GAMING” – EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE EASTERN CAPE By Vuyo Madyibi Girls in Gaming is one of the beneficiaries of the voucher scheme award on behalf of the AHSCE South Africa. In the first inception meeting, a gamut of topics were addressed as the team prepared to execute their proposal. Xolile Vundla…
- INTRODUCING: “Ekasi Documentary Film Screenings”“EKASI DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS” – REVIVING THE CULTURE OF THE ‘BIOSCOPE’ AT THE SOWETO BOOK CAFE. By Vuyo Madyibi “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso. The Ekasi Documentary Film Screenings came together at the first inception meeting to discuss the ease…
- INTRODUCING: “Rural Film Art Screenings”“RURAL FILM ART SCREENINGS” – CREATING ALTERNATIVE SCREENING PLATFORMS IN THE RURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE EASTERN CAPE By Vuyo Madyibi Khanyisile Zondi and Sivuyisiwe Giba attended their first inception meeting with optimism and a distinct plan of action for their Rural Film Art Screening endeavour. Khanyisile Zondi, a documentary filmmaker and PR and marketing professional,…
- Creative Imagination Workshop (SA): Women in Film: supporting women in leadership and business
Written by Vuyo Madyibi (SA Hub Creative Partnerships Coordinator). Today’s workshop, chaired by Avril Joffe focused on the theme of Women in Film to address systemic barriers and issues facing women who want to pursue careers in film. Specifically, we explored the potential of tailoring support programs, employment standards and regulations to enable women to… - Creative Imagination Workshop (SA): Developing Digital Film Hubs
Written by Vuyo Madyibi (SA Hub Creative Partnerships Coordinator). The SA Hub, facilitated by Avril Joffe of the University of the Witwatersrand, hosted the first of a series of collaboration workshops on Developing Digital Film Hubs on June 14, 2022. With digital production technology, digital distribution, and digital skills under threat, digital hubs have been… - Creative Imagination Workshop (SA): Developing Alternative Film Screening Venues
Written by Vuyo Madyibi (SA Hub Creative Partnerships Coordinator) Having identified that young people do not view South African movies with the same appreciation and enjoyment as that of other film content (Nollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood), there is a need to consider alternative screening options with curated programmes to develop a greater appreciation of local… - AHSCE South Africa Launch event
Written by Vuyo Madyibi (SA Hub Creative Partnerships Coordinator). The African Hub for Sustainable Creative Economies (AHSCE), South Africa Hub, held its launch event on the 9th of May 2022. The event was attended by media and film practitioners from across South Africa. The event was chaired by Ms Avril Joffe. During the event, there… - Welcome to AHSCE: South AfricaThe AHSCE South Africa is a collaborative project between King’s College London, University of Southampton, University of Nairobi, University of Lagos and the University of Witwatersrand, the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) and Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct. Its aim is to support the development of sustainable creative economies in Africa by fostering connections between higher…