Artists invited to share their thoughts on VANSA booklet

unnamed (2)IN a landmark moment for the visual arts, the Visual Arts Network of South Africa (VANSA), will host a series of consultations to get input from the sector for the development of a norms and standards booklet. Currently the sector does not employ a universal best practise standard for professional work in the various fields. Continue reading

South African period drama, Free State, scoops another international award

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Nicola Breytenbach and Andrew Govender. Photo courtesy of Times Media Films

MULTI-AWARD winning local filmmaker Sallas de Jager’s period drama feature Free State has continued its winning streak by taking the honours for best cinematography at the Garden State Film Festival in New York. The film recently scooped best director at the Luxor African Film Festival. Continue reading