Left Hand Films is a proud sponsor and partner of the first annual Jozi Film Festival
Now the first festival on the yearly South African film festival calendar, the Jozi Film Festival is a new event that showcases the latest films made by Johannesburg and Gauteng film-makers, as well as providing a space for film-makers, local or international, to tell stories about Jozi and her inhabitants.
So, what makes JFF different from the rest is a drive to make the films accessible to a wide audience, and to attract those who don’t traditionally attend film festivals; an attempt to engage and inspire the ordinary people who make Jo’burg tick. With no intention of becoming the Cannes of Southern Africa, Jozi Film Festival rather aims to reflect the energetic and creative vibe of the city and the continent and wants to encourage Jo’burgers to see their city as a fantastic place to meet new people, experience something uniquely “Jozi” and leave with a sense that we live in an incredible metropolis where there’s truly never a dull moment. JFF hopes to grow the satellite festival in 2013 and reach many more Gautengers across the province as time goes on.
The festival will also provide opportunities for new-comers and industry professionals to network. Jozi Film Festival also offers provocative Q&A sessions with the filmmakers in attendance as well as a number of workshops. Competition categories include: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Fiction Short, Best Animated Film, Best Student Film, and an Audience Choice Award.
Visit www.jozifilmfestival.co.za for information about the festival.
Below are a few photos taken at the launch of the JFF:
Festival organisers and volunteers
The launch at the Bioscope
The launch party