The South African Independent Film Festival

The South African Independent Film Festival South Africa’s biggest independent film festival. Festival Director Ryan Kruger()
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The 8th SA Independent Film Festival (SAIFF) awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and...
11/12/2025

The 8th SA Independent Film Festival (SAIFF) awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and a lovely audience at the always-vibrant Gorgeous George Hotel.

Congrats to all the 2025 award winners, nominees and official selections.

2026 Submissions now open. Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

See you next year!

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The 8th SA Independent Film Festival (SAIFF) awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and...
11/12/2025

The 8th SA Independent Film Festival (SAIFF) awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and a lovely audience at the always-vibrant Gorgeous George Hotel.

Congrats to all the 2025 award winners, nominees and official selections.

2026 Submissions now open. Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

See you next year!

📸:

The 8th SA Indie Film Festival awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and a lovely audi...
11/12/2025

The 8th SA Indie Film Festival awards night in snapshots - moments of celebration, talented filmmakers and a lovely audience at the always-vibrant Gorgeous George Hotel.

Congrats to all the 2025 award winners, nominees and official selections.
2026 Submissions now open. Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest
See you toward the end of next year!

📸:

A huge congrats to all the SAIFF’25 award winners!We thank you for your continued commitment to create ground-breaking a...
10/12/2025

A huge congrats to all the SAIFF’25 award winners!

We thank you for your continued commitment to create ground-breaking and innovative cinema.

See you next year!

Submissions for the 9th edition of SAIFF 2026 are now open!Submit now for the lowest FilmFreeway submission fees. FilmFr...
10/12/2025

Submissions for the 9th edition of SAIFF 2026 are now open!

Submit now for the lowest FilmFreeway submission fees.

FilmFreeway.com/saindiefilmfest (link in bio)

SAIFF2025 Award Winner:Huge congratulations to Set Menu for winning Best Death Scene among some very strong contenders. ...
10/12/2025

SAIFF2025 Award Winner:

Huge congratulations to Set Menu for winning Best Death Scene among some very strong contenders.

SET MENU - .deschain &

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

🏆 SAIFF2025 Legend AwardHuge congratulations to Hakeem Kae-Kazim for being awarded the SAIFF Legend at our awards show ...
08/12/2025

🏆 SAIFF2025 Legend Award
Huge congratulations to Hakeem Kae-Kazim for being awarded the SAIFF Legend at our awards show last night!

Hakeem Kae-Kazim, SAIFF Legend Award winner, is a Nigerian-British actor known for his captivating performances on screen. With roles in 'Godzilla vs. Kong', 'Aníkúlápó', and 'FBI: Most Wanted', he's proven his versatility and incredible talent. A proud recipient of the SAIFF Legend Award, Hakeem continues to inspire audiences with his craft.

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

🏆 SAIFF2025 Feature Film Awards WinnersHuge congratulations to the feature film winners from last night!BEST INTERNATION...
08/12/2025

🏆 SAIFF2025 Feature Film Awards Winners
Huge congratulations to the feature film winners from last night!

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE – SANTA ZETA -
BEST FEATURE MADE IN AFRICA – THUS SPAKE ZOLANI -
BEST GENRE FILM MADE IN AFRICA – HUNTING JESSICA BROK -
BEST INTERNATIONAL GENRE FILM – BARK -
BEST DIRECTOR – MADE IN AFRICA – IAN GABRIEL - – DEATH OF A WHISTLEBLOWER
BEST DIRECTOR – INTERNATIONAL – NAYLA AL KHAJA – THREE -
BEST ACTOR – CHRISTOPHER HADEBE – THUS SPAKE ZOLANI -
BEST ACTRESS – NOXOLO DLAMINI – DEATH OF A WHISTLEBLOWER -
BEST STUNTS – 3 COLD DISHES -
AUDIENCE AWARD – THUS SPAKE ZOLANI -
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – LEON BASLER – THUS SPAKE ZOLANI -

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

🏆 SAIFF2025 Script Awards WinnersPresented in association with Huge congratulations to the script winners from last nigh...
08/12/2025

🏆 SAIFF2025 Script Awards Winners
Presented in association with
Huge congratulations to the script winners from last night!

Cameron has also been awarded a year of membership with the Writers Guild of SA

BEST SCREENPLAY – MADE IN AFRICA – ROMBO – CAMERON SCOTT HADLOW -
BEST INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY – ICE CREAM FOR SALLY – CLIVE MORRIS -

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards WinnersHuge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night!...
08/12/2025

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners

🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards Winners
Huge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night!

BEST HORROR (THE NICHOLAS VINCE AWARD) – THE PEARL COMB -
BEST STUNT/FIGHT SEQUENCE – NIGHT SHIFT -
BEST MUSIC VIDEO – PULL UP – INTERNET GIRL -
BEST DOCUMENTARY – BETWEEN US AND SILENCE -
BEST EDITOR – SALVATORE SCARPA & MAX BURGOYNE-MOORE – LARGO -
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (AFRICA) – RICK JOAQUIM – AMAZEZE -
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (INTERNATIONAL) – DAVE MILLER – THE PEARL COMB -

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards WinnersHuge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night!...
08/12/2025

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners

🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards Winners
Huge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night!

BEST ACTRESS (INTERNATIONAL) – AVA LALEZARZADEH – DANDELION -
BEST ACTRESS (AFRICA) – ANJA TALJAARD – HIER -
BEST ACTOR (INTERNATIONAL) – ZACK ELSOKARI – LARGO -
BEST ACTOR (AFRICA) – BRANDON MATIZANADZO – AMAZEZE -
BEST ANIMATION – NONAMEBLADE - .zhu
AUDIENCE AWARD – DRAPED IN TRADITION - .rajah

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards Winners Huge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night...
08/12/2025

SAIFF 2025 Awards Winners

🏆SAIFF2025 Short Film Awards Winners
Huge congratulations to the shorts winners from last night!

BEST SHORT (AFRICA) – AMAZEZE -
BEST SHORT (INTERNATIONAL) – DANDELION -
BEST GENRE SHORT (AFRICA) – HIER -
BEST STUDENT FILM – BALEKA -
BEST SHORT DIRECTOR (AFRICA) – SEAN MONGIE - – THE HOUSE THAT NEVER SLEEPS
BEST SHORT DIRECTOR (INTERNATIONAL) – SALVATORE SCARPA & MAX BURGOYNE-MOORE – LARGO -

Submissions for SAIFF2026 are now open!
Submit on filmfreeway.com/saindiefilmfest

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