Film Festivals

The film festivals in Vancouver, Toronto and Sydney were established to raise funds for Education without Borders (EwB), a foundation for providing after school Education and Mentorship, operating in disadvantaged communities in South Africa since 2002.

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South African Film Festival

South African Film Festival is proud to present features and documentaries that explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa – films that inspire, inform, and entertain.

SAFF is a non-profit event organized entirely by volunteers. All proceeds from the festival go to supporting the important educational development work Education without Borders has been doing in South Africa since 2002.

South African Film Festival 2021: Australia and New Zealand

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The South African Film Festival is a not for profit event dedicated to celebrating the best of South African films Included are extra events that offer a more immersive quality of engagement with the festival.

The inaugural festival was held in Sydney in 2019; 2nd festival Australia online and nationwide And this year 2021 – the festival has extended its online presence to include New Zealand.

Film Festivals over the years

Gcina Mhlophe and Lama Mugabo

Gcina Mhlophe discusses the film "Liyana" with VSAFF committee member Lama Mugabo and audience members after the screening.

Ann Nicholson and Dr. Wendy Royal

Ann Nicholson talks with VSAFF Committee Member Dr. Wendy Royal after the screening of "An Act of Defiance." Ann was tried and imprisoned by the Apartheid government along with Bram Fisher, the film's protagonist.

Nik Rabinowitz

Nik Rabinowitz performing at the Toronto South African Film Festival during the opening nigh.

Nik Rabinowitz

Well-known and beloved South African comedian, Nik Rabinowitz, opens SSAFF festival with a full-hearted entertaining introduction to the films.