"Gauteng is increasingly seen as Africa's most cosmopolitan and film-friendly region. This festival reinforces this claim whilst creating a platform that celebrates the unique and distinctive nature of contemporary African cinema. The Gauteng Film Office is proud to be a festival partner," says GFO chief executive Terry Tselane.
According to Tselane the increasing importance of Gauteng as home to the country's audio-visual industries is made possible by the commitment of festival organisers who vociferously lobby and fundraise for local content development.
The Nu Metro African Film Festival is running from 25 May until 1 June at Nu Metro Balfour Park and Montecasino theatres. Included in the programme are films from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola and the Diaspora, as well as the African premiere of Jeta Amata's 'The Amazing Grace will officially started the festival.
On Friday 26 May, the Film Resource Unit, Johnnic Communications Africa and the Gauteng Film Office will jointly host the world premiere of Kgafela oa Magogodi's, 'i Mike what i LIKE', described as the world's first spoken word film.
The Nu Metro African Film Festival is supported by the SABC, The Film Resource Unit, The Gauteng Film Office, Montecasino, Moneygram, Gallo Music, The Sowetan, Sowetan Sunday World, The Sunday Times, the French Embassy, Raylene and Virgin Nigeria.
