With roots in physiotherapy and a passion for ethical storytelling, he blends journalism and cinema to craft true crime narratives that are both emotionally resonant and socially conscious. 2/2

Today's #FilmmakerFriday is DFA member Anthony Molyneaux, the director of the @netflix documentary series #BeautyandtheBester. His work investigates the human stories behind crime, justice, and trauma. 1/2 @NetflixSA @AJGMolyneaux

🎬 PESP 6 is here! NFVF funding is OPEN (1 Oct 2025) for: 🎥 Film Production 📚 Skills Development 🌍 Marketing & Distribution Internship boost for film digitisation! Join the info session on Zoom – Thurs, 2 Oct. Details in last post. #PESP6 #NFVF #FilmFunding

🎥 DFA members get FREE access to webinars, screenings & more! This Thu (2 Oct): NFVF PESP funding insights + proposal tips https://t.co/q3jXHPV0Ez Join DFA & connect with SA’s filmmaking community. Student: R300 | Full: R400 | Affiliate: R1500 https://t.co/upmqCMgTxA

Amílcar`s work explores the intersections of new technology and alternative African futures. With a background in law, film, AI policy, political science, she focuses on advancing nuanced and inclusive and impactful representations of the African continent. #FridayFilmmaker

Film by Khetiwe Ncgobo and Chloe White A group of extraordinary women fight to transform the lives of mothers and new babies in their beloved township. Our film follows three fearless and charismatic home visitors, Zanele, Thandiwe and Khosi. Trailer: https://t.co/trzjIJFYby

Filmm by Alette Schoon Dr Hleze Kunju sets off on a roadtrip to introduce a new generation of students to the intellectual giants of the Eastern Cape and to invite them to walk in their footsteps. Trailer: https://t.co/h2xRFMpgIT

Film by Dane Dodds Bringing together ancient spiritual knowledge and cutting-edge science, !AITSA is a transcendental film about humans in the Great Karoo desert of South Africa seeking meaning in the infinite darkness surrounding us all. Trailer: https://t.co/gGxvFxdM8V

Film by Sihle Hlophe March 2014. Filmmaker Sihle Hlophe has just gotten engaged. A few days later, her father passes away, leaving open the question of who will receive the Lobola… Trailer: https://t.co/lUAimpLPZb

Happy Heritage Day! In between your braai, naps and chillas, watch these award-winning films focused on our culture from DFA:

Join us this Saturday for this month's free docLOVE screening of IGUALADA. Ticket booking (free): https://t.co/UnXTBgUzdp Date: 27 September 2025 @ 16:00 Venue: The Bioscope Independent Cinema, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg

Tamsin Ranger - DocArchives/DocFundraising Alette Schoon - DocShare  Xoliswa Sithole - DocLove #DFAboard

Jane  Thandi Lipman - DocFundraising Pearl Munonde - Treasurer  Elelwani Netshifhire - DocLove/DocFestivals Amílcar Patel - SASFED Rep/Secretary #DFAboard

DFA is proud to present the incoming board for the 2025 - 2026 year as voted at our recent AGM. Thank you for your willingness to serve.  We wish you a fruitful tenure. Sara Chitambo Hatira - Chairperson Ameera Faber - Deputy Chairperson Neo Kastarine Kgola - DocYouth/Secretary

A big thank you to all our members who attended the vigil for the slain Palestinian journalists last week. DFA released a statement condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza and calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy in South Africa. https://t.co/yYHcDnjGHx #stopgenocide

Join us this Saturday for this month's free docLOVE screening of UNION. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session. Ticket bookings (free): https://t.co/ucRhhdomx6 Date: 16 August 2025 @ 14:00 Venue: The Bioscope Independent Cinema, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg

A vigil in solidarity with fellow journalists in Palestine and to condemn the genocide. See you at 5 pm today, Thursday, 14 August. Details in the flyer. @AlJazeera @AlJazeeraWorld

Wishing all our DFA womxn and women in the audio visual sector a happy women's month. Here's to strong womxn characters, lead roles, true representation and equal pay! #womensmonth @DIFFest @swiftsafrica @girlsinfilm_GIF @nfvfsa @EncountersDoc

Great opportunity! Be in Amsterdam for the prestigious International Documentary Film Festival, network with other filmmakers, see what is happening in the world of documentary right now, and much more. Please click here for more information: https://t.co/zjvFP3iZ12

Please join us for this month's free docLOVE screening: MADE IN ETHIOPIA. The screening will be followed by a special Q&A session with the directors. Book your free tickets here:  https://t.co/ZGc9WWHf7e