Jozi Film Festival gs international in 04

Great films really have no geographical boundaries and speak to a global audience so we took the decision to include international entries alongside South African films, says Lisa Henry, festival founder and organizer.

We have therefore created new award categories for the international entries but remain committed to showcasing and promoting local talent first and foremost, our opening night film being the South African premiere of iNumber Number. We also feel that this new addition will offer inspiration to our filmmakers and that the films that have been selected will engage a Jozi audience.

Jozi Film Festival has screened foreign films before but in the past they had to be linked to Johannesburg somehow. We have done away with that criteria and entries have been submitted from around the globe from countries like Kenya, the Philippines, Canada, Germany, the US, Australia and India and well over 100 films from South Africa itself, says Henry.

The Bioscope Independent Cinema in Maboneng Precinct will again be the cornerstone of the festival and will host the opening night film on Friday, February 21. Other venues are Cine Centre in Killarney and on Sunday 23 February, the screenings will be at The Rand Club.

JFF2014 will also be offering more workshops and seminars from industry leaders to be held on Saturday 22 February at Goethe On Main.

For more information and to view a full list of all the films that will screen at the festival, visit the Jozi Film Festival website.

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