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Battle of the Jazz Guitarist

Creative Work • 12 Sep 14

This short film by Mark Columbus is a twisting but sincere portrayal of the complex relationship between father and son. >
Yellow Sticky Notes

Creative Work • 5 Sep 14

A charming animation by a group of Canadian illustrators inspired by their to-do lists scribbled on Post-it notes. >
Piet Oudolf – Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Creative Work • 8 Aug 14

Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf takes us on a walk through the seasons and their perennial cycle of bloom and decay. >
Iconic Houses

Creative Work • 1 Aug 14

A two-minute animated tour of some of the 20th century’s most recognisable and well-loved buildings. >
John Stezaker: The collage of subtraction

Creative Work • 25 Jul 14

In this interview by Gestalten.tv, British artist John Stezaker talks about the "universal amnesia" created by visual culture and how his art subverts it. >
Wawd Ahp

Creative Work • 4 Jul 14

In the last of our SXSW 2014 Film Award winner series, the filmmaker takes us on a romp through his warped subconscious. DISTURBING CONTENT, PASSWORD BELOW. >
Belly

Creative Work • 27 Jun 14

British illustrator Julia Pott tells a melancholic tale about a pair of sparring boys, a kindly monster and an undersea trip that goes awry. >
Tesla by They Might Be Giants

Creative Work • 20 Jun 14

Graphic designer Paul Sahre stretches the music video genre with this interactive project for They Might Be Giants. Plus, don't miss our 'making of' feature. >
Lookbook: Paul Sahre on the making of 'Tesla'

Creative Work • 20 Jun 14

The director of They Might Be Giants' latest music video tells us about the making of the epic piece in this gallery showing outtakes from his work process. >
Shape

Creative Work • 16 May 14

A film about how design moulds the world into a better place. >
Seoul Counterpoint: Piri

Creative Work • 25 Apr 14

In this week's #FilmFestFriday we turn musical with a new music video from Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky entitled "Seoul Counterpoint: Piri". >
Meet the Makers: Ilze and Heinrich Wolff

Creative Work • 4 Apr 14

In the third edition of Creative Cape Town's Meet the Makers series you meet Ilze and Heinrich Wolff - wife-and-husband architects who practice in Cape Town. >
Amongst Inspiration: Steve Simpson

Creative Work • 28 Mar 14

Meet illustrator Steve Simpson, In this #FilmFestFridays video he talks about his inspiration and influences. >
Meet the Makers: Michael Elion

Creative Work • 21 Mar 14

In the second edition of Creative Cape Town's Meet the Makers series you meet Michael Elion, a public artist. >
Design Indaba FilmFest Drive-In at Maiden's Cove

Design Indaba News • 15 Mar 14

With the smell of sea spray and buttery popcorn in the air, Design Indaba FIlmfest 2014 kicked off with a drive-in at the spectacular Maiden's Cove in Clifton. >
Meet the Makers: Atang Tshikare

Creative Work • 14 Mar 14

In the first edition of Creative Cape Town's Meet the Makers series you meet Atang Tshikare, a Cape Town maker and former Design Indaba Emerging Creative. >
Design Indaba FilmFest alfresco cinema at The Castle of Good Hope

Design Indaba News • 13 Mar 14

Design Indaba's annual film festival was screened outdoors at this old heritage site in 2014. >
The Human Scale trailer

Creative Work • 24 Feb 14

The Human Scale investigates how we can build cities that enable vibrant, inclusive communities. The film is part of Design Indaba Filmfest 2014. >
JR Celski on producing The Otherside

Creative Work • 20 Feb 14

Producer of "The Otherside", JR Celski on how the Seattle Hip Hop scene gave him a new dedication to short track speed skating. >
Design Indaba FilmFest kicks off this Friday

Creative Work • 19 Feb 14

Book your tickets now for these one night only South African premieres. >
Get ready for FilmFest 2014

Design Indaba News • 18 Feb 14

The countdown has begun to Design Indaba Filmfest which kicks off in just a few days. Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect. >
The Backup Singers Can Be Divas, Too

Interviews • 15 Feb 14

Larry Rohter of The Carpetbagger – The awards season blog of The New York Times – speaks to "20 Feet from Stardom" director Morgan Neville. >
The Grand Budapest Hotel

Creative Work • 12 Feb 14

EXCLUSIVE: A one night only African premiere of Wes Anderson’s latest movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, at Design Indaba FilmFest 2014. >
20 Feet from Stardom

Creative Work • 12 Feb 14

Design Indaba FilmFest 2014 presents "20 Feet from Stardom" a film that tells the story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musicians of our time. >

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