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Finding Fela

Creative Work • 11 Feb 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Following its debut at the past Sundance Film Festival, catch the African premiere of Finding Fela – a portrait of Fela Kuti. >
The Otherside trailer

Creative Work • 10 Feb 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014 presents "The Otherside", a documentary on the Seattle Hip Hop scene in the do-it-yourself, digital age of music. >
Sound City trailer

Creative Work • 31 Jan 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Sound City documents the remarkable history of this little-known recording studio where legendary albums were recorded. >
Cutie and the Boxer trailer

Creative Work • 29 Jan 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Cutie and the Boxer is a moving portrait of an artist couple wrestling with the themes of sacrifice, disappointment and ageing. >
Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters trailer

Creative Work • 27 Jan 14

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters provides an unparalleled view of the intimate choreography of his images. This film is part of Design Indaba FilmFest 2014. >
Finding Hillywood trailer

Creative Work • 24 Jan 14

Finding Hillywood is a film about the very beginning of Rwanda’s film industry and the power of cinema. The film is part of Design Indaba Filmfest 2014 lineup. >
Sign Painters trailer

Creative Work • 24 Jan 14

Design Indaba Filmfest 2014: Sign Painters is the first anecdotal history of the craft of hand-lettered signage; a craft under threat in the digital age. >
This Ain't California trailer

Creative Work • 23 Jan 14

Design Indaba Filmfest 2014: "This Ain’t California" tracks three friends over nearly three decades as they discover and develop their love for skateboarding. >
Dangerous Acts starring The Unstable Elements of Belarus trailer

Creative Work • 23 Jan 14

#Filmfest Friday: Dangerous Acts Starring The Unstable Elements of Belarus tells the story of a resistance movement led by performing artists. >
Design Indaba FilmFest 2014: Unexpected venues for unexpected films

Design Indaba News • 20 Jan 14

Design Indaba FilmFest screens ten design film premieres in two unexpected venues to ensure you have a memorable movie-going experience. >
Made by Hand: The Bike Maker

Creative Work • 10 Jan 14

#Filmfestfridays presents "Made by Hand: The Bike Maker": an inspirational short film documenting the cancer survival of bicycle maker Ezra Caldwell. >
Modern Cultural Curators: Bokja

Creative Work • 3 Jan 14

#FilmFestFridays presents "Modern Cultural Creators: Bokja" – a short film about a Beirut-based company specialising in textiles. >
Amongst Inspiration – Clíona O’Flaherty

Creative Work • 27 Dec 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Amongst Inspiration – Clíona O’Flaherty": a short film looking at the inspirations of this Dublin-based photographic talent. >
Modern Cultural Curators: Geza Schoen

Creative Work • 20 Dec 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Modern Cultural Curators: Geza Schoen", a short film offering a glimpse into the talents of perfumer Geza Scheon. >
Made by Hand: The Cigar Shop

Creative Work • 13 Dec 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Made by Hand: The Cigar Shop". This short film offers a glimpse into a second generation cigar shop Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars. >
Made by Hand: The Beekeeper

Creative Work • 29 Nov 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Made by Hand: The Beekeeper": a short film offering a glimpse into the life of Brooklyn-based beekeeper Megan Paska. >
Amongst Inspiration – Steve Averill

Creative Work • 22 Nov 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Amongst Inspiration – Steve Averill": a short film offering a look at U2 art director Steve Averill's inspirations. >
Design Indaba FilmFest is taking on Durban

Design Indaba News • 15 Nov 13

Durban is hosting its first ever Design Indaba FilmFest as part of our effort to bring creative inspiration to more corners of South Africa. >
Famke Jewellery S/S 2013

Creative Work • 15 Nov 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Famke Jewellery S/S 2013": a short film offering a glimpse into Famke's Summer 2013 jewellery range. >
The Cub

Creative Work • 8 Nov 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "The Cub", a short film about a five-year-old girl who is handed over by her parents to be fostered by a pack of wolves. >
Made by Hand: The Knife Maker

Creative Work • 31 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays introduces a knife maker whose precision, skill and love elevate his trade into an art. >
Backgammon Designer Alexandra Llewellyn

Creative Work • 25 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Backgammon Designer Alexandra Llewellyn" – a short documentary on how backgammon influenced the design career of Alexandra Llewellyn. >
Unlocking the Truth

Creative Work • 18 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Unlocking the Truth", a short film about a heavy metal band started by two six-graders. >
Steam 1886

Creative Work • 11 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Steam 1886", a fantasy video showcasing the fashion and lifestyle of a possible 19th century steam culture. >

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