Cultured Roots Film Festival

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24/10/2025

On 18 October, Dumza delivered a heartfelt performance at the Umngqungqo Orchestral Experience held at the Market Theatre, a dream realized and a truly unforgettable night that moved every soul in the room.The Cultured Roots team couldnโ€™t be prouder of his journey and unwavering artistry.

Missed the show? Catch Dumza live at Untitled Basement on 15 November as he presents The Eziko Village Tour!

๐ŸŽฅ Video from the Cultured Roots Film Festival โ€“ Dumza Maswana performance and screening at House 87 - Quigney, East London .
๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ Video by Home Ground Productions

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ NEW LEARNERSHIP PROGRAM ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ In FILM & TV PRODUCTION. If you are 18-35 years of age and would be interested in Gainin...
06/10/2025

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ NEW LEARNERSHIP PROGRAM ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ In FILM & TV PRODUCTION. If you are 18-35 years of age and would be interested in Gaining an NQF 5 Qualification in Film and TV Production. This program is for you. Follow this link: https://forms.gle/DwnjWQoDzs48gU2w6 for registrations and send through the required documents via email : [email protected]. The Program applications are limited to 20 participants. The sooner you apply the better. Applications close on the 15th of October 2025. The program duration is 12 months. Good Luck and Looking forward to hosting you. Kindly note that The stipends are not salaries but rather to assist with travelling to where the program will take place. ONLY Serious Candidates will be prefered.

The Cultured Roots Film Festival continues to echo across South Africa weeks later, and this is all thanks to the unwave...
01/10/2025

The Cultured Roots Film Festival continues to echo across South Africa weeks later, and this is all thanks to the unwavering support of the media. We are truly grateful for the platforms that helped amplify our vision of celebrating homegrown stories with world-class impact.

Firstly, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Mdantsane FM 89.5Mhz for the pre-event interviews and for broadcasting both Khosi Daliโ€™s Producing Masterclass and Vuyo Dabulaโ€™s Acting Masterclass. With our Festival Director, Sivuyisiwe Giba , being from Mdantsane, it was especially meaningful to ensure her community was included in this historic festival.

We also thank SABC and trufm for their incredible support in covering both the Film Lab and the Student Impact Programme, ensuring the next generation of filmmakers had their voices amplified.

Our gratitude further extends to Iindaba Zethu Ku-163 eNCAnews , Radio 2000 , SAfm , The Voice Lounge Vuma FM , Khululeka FM , Ikhala FM , and African Couch Potato podcast for helping us share our story far and wide.

We look forward to continuing this journey together.

Mdantsane FM imagine by tkphotography_and_videography

The Writing and Directing Animation Masterclasses with Tshepo Moche and the Animation Short Film Screenings, proudly spo...
29/09/2025

The Writing and Directing Animation Masterclasses with Tshepo Moche and the Animation Short Film Screenings, proudly sponsored by the Cape Town International Animation Festival were nothing short of magical.

The participants learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the content, sparking their curiosity and creativity in ways that will stay with them for years to come.

A huge thank you to Tshepo Moche, the Cape Town International Animation Festival, and everyone who made these sessions possible. Your contribution ensured our young audiences walked away inspired and empowered. ๐Ÿ™Œ

East London was buzzing with excitement when Vuyo Dabula joined us at the Cultured Roots Film Festival. His presence spa...
25/09/2025

East London was buzzing with excitement when Vuyo Dabula joined us at the Cultured Roots Film Festival. His presence sparked conversations, drew curiosity, and amplified the festival spirit in ways we will never forget.

From his engaging radio interview and lively ticket activations, to pictures with the public, masterclasses, and his inspiring session with film students at our Student Impact Programme, Vuyo went above and beyond. ๐Ÿ™Œ

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to him for being so amazing and for contributing so meaningfully to the success of the festival. Your energy, generosity, and commitment left a lasting mark on our community. ๐Ÿ’

โœจ๏ธ How I wish I couldโ€™ve bottled the energy in this room to sip whenever the going gets tough. The atmosphere was exhila...
22/09/2025

โœจ๏ธ How I wish I couldโ€™ve bottled the energy in this room to sip whenever the going gets tough. The atmosphere was exhilarating, the connections were real, and the celebrations set the tone for an unforgettable weekend. โค๏ธ

We were honoured to host the PR, Marketing, Sales & Distribution Panel with Marketing & Communications Strategist Neo Mo...
16/09/2025

We were honoured to host the PR, Marketing, Sales & Distribution Panel with Marketing & Communications Strategist Neo Moretlwe, Sales, Acquisitions & Distribution Expert Milton Reddy, Creative Strategist & Producer Boitshoko Mfolo, PR Specialist Thanduxolo Jindela, and Filmmaker Matshepo Khumalo.
The insights shared on positioning films, navigating communications, and ensuring access to audiences were truly invaluable.
We are deeply grateful for the wealth of knowledge imparted, a powerful reminder of how essential strategy and visibility are in making sure our homegrown stories create a world-class impact.

What a night to remember! MXO lit up the stage with his timeless sound, performing new music from his unreleased album, ...
13/09/2025

What a night to remember! MXO lit up the stage with his timeless sound, performing new music from his unreleased album, remixing some of his golden hits, and sharing the stage with an absolutely amazing band. The evening was made even more special with the moving screening of This Is My Dad โ€“ The Story of uMxolisi, narrated by his son Lithalethu

13/09/2025

Zandile Msutwana Acting Masterclass
๐ŸŽฅ BhayiPolar Visions

Sihle Hlophe,Shanelle Jewnarain,Nondumiso Masache, and Motheo Moeng,brilliant voices in African storytelling joined forc...
11/09/2025

Sihle Hlophe,Shanelle Jewnarain,Nondumiso Masache, and Motheo Moeng,brilliant voices in African storytelling joined forces in a thought-provoking discussion moderated by Simon Makwela

Together, they unpacked broadcasting opportunities, distribution pathways, and the art of crafting African stories that captivate global audiences.

It was an honour to listen, learn, and engage with such brilliant minds who are shaping the future of storytelling on the continent and beyond. ๐Ÿ™Œ

11/09/2025

โœจ๏ธ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€!
Acclaimed filmmaker Adze Ugah captivated the room as he shared his golden rule of storytelling , a powerful reminder that authentic stories, deeply rooted in truth, will always find their audience.

It was a privilege to learn from one of the industryโ€™s most influential voices, whose craft continues to shape South African film and inspire storytellers across the continent. ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ“ฐ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚!A heartfelt thank you to the Daily Dispatch for their incredible support of the Cultured Roots Film Festival ...
10/09/2025

๐Ÿ“ฐ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚!
A heartfelt thank you to the Daily Dispatch for their incredible support of the Cultured Roots Film Festival . From pre-event features and event details, to the weekend gig guide and the final wrap-up, your coverage has been nothing short of exceptional.

We are deeply grateful and look forward to many more collaborations in championing homegrown stories with world-class impact.

Full Article :
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2025-09-10-cultured-roots-film-festival-closes-on-high-note/

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