UCT TV

SWIFT SA Meetup and Special Screening of Bones

Join us on Wednesday, 1April for a special screening of “Bones” by UCT MA Filmmaker, Nomandla Vilikazi , at the amazing studios as part of the Sister Cinema SWIFT April Meetup.

“Bones” is a moving student documentary, that through the voice of the late poet, Dianna Ferrus, reflects on the return of Sarah Baartman to South Africa. The documentary explores history, identity, and the role of women in reclaiming and restoring their narratives.

The special screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion. It is open to all and those curious about joining the Sisterhood Cinema.

Be sure to bring a snack to share and come and be part of an evening of film, conversation and community!

📅 Wednesday, 1 April
📍 Cape Town: UCT TV Studios, Baxter Theatre Complex, Rondebosch

So it begins!

The UCT Practical Filmmaking Bootcamp kicked off today with Eran Tahor teaching on camera basics.

Excited to see the progress over the next few days!

✨️✨️✨️ Production Heaven! ✨️✨️✨️

Our UCT production students were buzzing with excitement as they got to grips with the space and equipment this past Friday at the UCT TV Studio open day!

So much joy to listen to their filming ideas come to life as they explored the tools that will enable their creative dreams become reality!

ARE YOU A FILMMAKER PLANNING A FILM IMPACT CAMPAIGN?

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING FILM IMPACT PRODUCER?

DO YOU WANT TO USE FILM TO SUPPORT YOUR MOVEMENT'S WORK?

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT ALTERNATIVE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOCIAL CHANGE?

Then you should apply for the free 3-Day UCT Impact Producer Lab hosted by the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town. You will be guided through Impact producing theory and practice, with access to case studies from the field.

This is an opportunity to learn more about impact producing, and also network with other like-minded producers. This course is offered free of charge. Unfortunately, we cannot provide accommodation or transport support, but lunch will be provided.

Selections are competitive and only a limited number of applicants can be accepted, so hurry and get your application in!

Dates: 9, 10 and 11 February 2026 (9AM to 4PM in person in Cape Town everyday).

Application Deadline: 16 January 2026, 5PM.

Successful candidates will be notified by 23 January 2026.

Link to applications in bio (https://forms.gle/LLEToAX6mZVZ5twb8)

🚨Are you considering television production as a career?🚨

🌟Don’t know what the first step into the industry is?

🌟A filmmaker who wants to expand their skills in a studio setting?

🎬Then you should apply for the 3-WEEK Stepping Stone Multi-Cam course hosted by the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town in collaboration with Cape Town TV . You will be guided through how to put a multi-camera studio talk show together, designing sets, working in different roles and how to work in a team.

This is a wonderful way to start your television production journey. Only a limited number of applicants can be accepted, so hurry and get your application in!

🗓️Dates: 24 November 2025 to 12 December 2025 (Monday – Friday; 9AM to 5PM everyday with a possibility of working on a weekend)

Before applying, make sure that you are available from 9h00 – 17h00 for ALL DAYS of the course. This is not an online course, in-person participation in Cape Town is a requirement!

Applications: https://forms.gle/nbcgsvBHrxEYACTZ8

🚨Application Deadline: 17h00 on Tuesday 2 September 2025🚨

Interviews (if selected): 8 - 12 September 2025

If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected].

We are very excited to put you all on the industry events programme: DEEPER DIALOGUES, SHARPER VISIONS—ONE STORY AT A TIME.

These events are an opportunity to not only hear what goes on in the minds of your favourite filmmakers but to network with them and others like them!

The full film programme can also be viewed on the website. We hope to see you at screenings!

A throwback to two documentary production teams during Stepping Stone 2019! What a joy it is to look back and see Stepping Stone opening the doors for young filmmakers.

A few pictures from Group 1's table on Shelter and Belonging. It was a great conversation filled with diverse voices about our . Thank you to for structuring the conversation

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🌍 In the spirit of Africa Day, we honoured community-led climate action.

Meet Rejoyce Kgabo Legodi from Limpopo—a Spark Graduate using solar-powered cinema to bring people together and spark important conversations about farming, water, and our shared future.

🎥 Watch her story: Rejoyce: A Climate Champion’s Story
👉 https://youtu.be/y7NJ8ca81wE

💌 And check out our latest newsletter to see how your support is helping young changemakers across Southern Africa:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/bf12b562a34c/applications-closing-soon-join-our-uct-impact-facilitator-course-this-july-17456404