Stephen Silver’s extraordinary true-life story set during South Africa’s troubled transition to democracy has scored 7 Genie award nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. South African-Canadian director Silver pulled two nods for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director, while star Taylor Kitsch has been honored for his role as mercurial photojournalist Kevin Carter. Lenseman Miroslaw Baszak was … More

Out of Africa project in-development featured in Hollywood trade paper Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118048268

Out of Africa production Fanie Fourie’s Lobola wrapped today after six weeks shooting in and around Gauteng. Due for release later in 2012, this cross-cultural romantic comedy looks set to set a new standard for local South African filmmaking.  Producers Lance Samuels and Kweku Mandela congratulate director Henk Pretorius and the entire crew for their outstanding work.

Marisa Tomei and Joshua Jackson will join Alexander Siddig in Ruba Nadda’s sophomore directorial effort,  Inescapable. Tomei, who received a third Academy Award nomination The Wrestler in 2008 and Jackson, who stars in the hit Fox sci-fi series Fringe will star alongside Siddig (Kingdom of Heaven) who will team up with Nadda for the second time after their award-winning collaboration … More

Shooting will soon start on an as-yet-unnamed series following the lives of Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, her sister Swati Dlamini and cousin Dorothy Adjoa – all grandchildren of former president Nelson Mandela. The series will give viewers an insight into the ups and downs, conflicts and aspirations of these three dynamic young women. Co-produced by Out of Africa Entertainment and New Vision … More