South Africa's longest running film festival, the Durban International Film Festival, has announced that its 29th edition will take place from July 23 to August 3, 2008.

Once again the festival will present over 300 screenings of films from around the world, with a special focus on films from South Africa and Africa. Screenings will take place throughout Durban including township areas where cinemas are non-existent. The festival also offers a seminar and workshop programme featuring local and international filmmakers.

The festival calls for entries from around the world. Feature films, short films and documentaries are all welcome. The festival has a competition component and the deadline for entries is March 31, 2008, for short films and documentaries and April 15, 2008, for feature films. Early submissions are encouraged.

The entry form is available on the web: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za

More information from 031 260 2506, email diff@ukzn.ac.za or visit www.cca.ukzn.ac.za