THE Durban chapter of the 48-Hour Film Project attracted participants from across KZN, South Africa, Lesotho, Nigeria and Ukraine, demonstrating the project’s growing reach and inclusivity. Project producer Nerusha Sadapal expressed her excitement about the success of this year’s competition and appealed for support.

Over 100 short films were successfully produced for the international filmmaking extravaganza. It is the ultimate filmmaking experience as filmmakers make an impromptu short film in one weekend.

“This year’s submissions showcased an incredible range of talent, creativity and diversity. Standout productions included Unheard and Unseen, a powerful film created by a mute team using sign language, and several student filmmakers, including a Grade Seven student, wrote, shot and edited their own films. We also saw films addressing mental health, human trafficking and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as female superhero films and mobile filmmaking productions. Additionally, we had participation from TAFTA (The Association for the Aged), symbolising our commitment to inclusivity and age diversity,” shared Sadapal.

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Screenings will take place at the Cinecentre Suncoast cinema on October 25 and 26, followed by the Awards Ceremony, where over 30 local awards will be presented. The overall winner will represent Durban internationally and compete against 130 other city winners. The top 10 films will also be screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

Tickets are available at www.cinecentre.co.za or at the cinema.

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