• Design Indaba FilmFest 2016

    Design Indaba FilmFest 2016 presented by Nedbank opens the annual Design Indaba Festival with a 10-day film festival in Cape Town, and 3-day iterations in Johannesburg, Durban, Potchefstroom and PE.
Design Indaba FilmFest 2016

Design Indaba FilmFest is Design Indaba's annual celebration of film. Ten nights screen ten premieres to the African continent, showcasing feature films and documentaries that cover design and the creative industries.

This year's Cape Town FilmFest will be held once again at The Labia, Cape Town's oldest independent cinema. Shorter iterations of the festival are also being held in 2016 for the first time in other South African cities alongside each Simulcast of Design Indaba Conference.

Final schedule and programme below. Tickets now on sale.

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Design Indaba FilmFest: Cape Town

The Design Indaba FilmFest in Cape Town is being held at The Labia on Orange. View Map


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For Grace
  • For Grace
    Design News • 21 Jan 16
    “For Grace” blows the lid off the tough world of fine dining by following Michelin Star chef Curtis Duffy’s journey to the top. >

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A Ballerina's Tale
  • A Ballerina's Tale
    Design News • 22 Jan 16
    "A Ballerina's Tale" is the story of Misty Copeland – the first black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre's 75-year history. >

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Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

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Heart of a dog
  • Heart of a dog
    Design News • 25 Jan 16
    Inspired by her beloved dog Lolabelle, American artist Laurie Anderson directed “Heart of a Dog”, a documentary exploring love and loss. >

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B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West Berlin 1979-1989

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The Wolfpack
  • The Wolfpack
    Design News • 29 Jan 16
    "The Wolfpack" is a documentary film about a family who home-schooled and raised their seven children in the confinement of their apartment in New York City. >

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Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

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Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

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The Infinite Happiness
  • The Infinite Happiness
    Design News • 28 Jan 16
    "The Infinite Happiness" is a feature length documentary investigating and experiencing the lives of those who live and work in the "8 House". >

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Anomalisa
  • Anomalisa
    Design News • 27 Jan 16
    Charlie Kaufman’s puppet noir film, "Anomalisa" follows one man’s identity crisis during a weekend in Cincinnati. >

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Design Indaba FilmFest: Durban

The FilmFest in Durban is being held at Beerhall Contemporary Gallery. View Map


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Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

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Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

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Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

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Design Indaba FilmFest: Johannesburg

The FilmFest in Johannesburg is being held at The Bioscope. View Map


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Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

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Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

Book Now
Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

Book Now
Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

Book Now
Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

Book Now
Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

Book Now
Design Indaba FilmFest: PE

The FilmFest in PE is being held at Athenaeum's Ford Little Theatre. View Map


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Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

Book Now
Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

Book Now
Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

Book Now
Design Indaba FilmFest: Potch

The FilmFest in Potchefstroom is being held at NWU's Conservatorium for Music. View Map


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Live From New York!
  • Live From New York!
    Design News • 18 Jan 16
    “Live From New York!” documents the early years of "Saturday Night Live” and examines how this late-night show became an American institution. >

Book Now
Very Semi-Serious
  • Very Semi-Serious
    Design News • 19 Jan 16
    Documentary film “Very Semi-Serious” is an inside look at The New Yorker’s iconic cartoons. >

Book Now
Mavis!
  • Mavis!
    Design News • 20 Jan 16
    "Mavis!" is the first feature-length documentary on gospel and soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, the Staple Singers. >

Book Now
Please note that the programme and speaker listings are subject to change without prior notice. Download Design Indaba's Festival App for real-time updates.

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