The organisers of the ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL, South Africa's premier township cinema event, are calling for entries from South African and International filmmakers for 2011, the 8th edition of the festival. The 2011 film festival edition will be hosted on the 23rd till 26th February 2011 in Kimberley - South Africa.

Submissions MUST be from filmmakers who have produced films that embrace BLACK experiences worldwide and/or experiences of marginalized communities from across the globe. Submissions MUST be from filmmakers from all over the world with special emphasis on world cinema (films that explore history, social issues and highlight marginalized communities within the developing world).

ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL 2011 dates:
Wednesday 23 - Saturday 26 February 2011

ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL - CALL FOR ENTRY DEADLINE:
Friday 29 November 2010

ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL accepts features, documentaries and short films in the genres/sub-genres of drama, action, thriller, comedy, animation and factual. Filmmakers must guarantee, should their film/video be selected, that permission from the rights holder is secured for a minimum of four screenings at the 8th annual Aluta Film Festival 2011.

Filmmakers are requested to submit DVD PAL screeners of their films and a brief filmmaker biography for viewing by our panel, upon viewing - all selected filmmakers will be forwarded the official application details as well as all festival regulations. Please note that no screeners will be returned.

For additional information feel free to contact festival director at motheoseleke@yahoo.com and or at motheoseleke@gmail.com.All entries MUST be forwarded to the below mentioned address

Motheo Seleke
Aluta Film Festival
18985 Guttenburg Pitse Street
John Mampe. Phase One
Galeshewe. Kimberley. 8300
South Africa


ABOUT THE FILM FESTIVAL
The Aluta Film Festival - a brainchild of independent filmmaker Motheo Seleke is held each year during February in Kimberley's vibrant township township: Galeshewe to coincide with the internationally acclaimed Black History Month. Over the years the film festival has enjoyed international acclaim for its uniqueness in its programming and its vibrant township setting.

Dubbed South Africa's premier township cinema event - an important aspect of the Aluta Film Festival is to be a repository for the stories of people of African ancestry worldwide as well as showcasing cinematic platform for films that embraces experiences from the developing world.

The film festival particularly attracts filmmaking talent from all over the world and appeals to a growing South African and African market that is increasingly interested in African and Diasporan entertainment and cultural products.