Programme Details

VENUE: Women’s Jail

Date: 20 March 2025 | Time: 16:00 | Presented by: Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa (DFA)

Networking for Impact: DFA & Social Justice Organizations

Building Partnerships to Drive Advocacy Through Documentary Filmmaking

Join the Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa for an exclusive networking event connecting filmmakers with social justice organizations to amplify impact through storytelling and advocacy.

At this networking opportunity for NGO’s and social justice organisations – The Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa (DFA) will connect with social justice organisations that share their passion for creating positive impact and driving social change.

The Documentary Filmmakers’ Association (DFA) was established to nurture and develop the interests of documentary filmmaking in South Africa. Our membership boasts internationally acclaimed filmmakers, who use their work to contribute meaningfully to political, social, and environmental discourse in South Africa and the world.

Speakers & Positions:

Neil Brandt
Co-Chairperson, Documentary Filmmakers Association South Africa

Sara Chitambo-Hatira
Co-Chairperson, Documentary Filmmakers Association South Africa

“As we prepare for the Human Rights Festival 2025 hosted by Constitution Hill, we are eager to explore potential partnerships with impact organizations attending the festival. Our mission is to promote, support, and develop the art of documentary filmmaking in South Africa, while using film as a tool for advocacy and social change.

We believe that collaborating with organizations like yours can amplify our impact and create more effective advocacy campaigns. By combining our expertise in filmmaking with your organization’s knowledge and experience in specific issue areas, we can co-create powerful films and campaigns that inspire, educate, and mobilize audiences.”

Neil Brandt and Sara Chitambo-Hatira, Co-chairpersons Documentary Filmmakers Association South Africa

Programme Details

VENUE: Women’s Jail

Date: 20 March 2025 | Time: 16:00 | Presented by: Documentary Filmmakers Association of South Africa (DFA)

Networking for Impact: DFA & Social Justice Organizations

Building Partnerships to Drive Advocacy Through Documentary Filmmaking

Speakers & Positions:

FREE ACCESS to the festival 20th, 21st, 22ndand 23rd of March.

space is limited, so reserve your ticket now to guarantee entry!

FREE ACCESS to the festival 20^th, 21^st, 22^ndand 23^rd of March.