The 24th edition of the Durban International Film Festival takes place between 13-26 October with around 180 screenings across Durban at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre; CSE - The Workshop; Nu-Metro CineCentre Sun Coast; Cinema Nouveau Gateway; plus tertiary institutions and community venues; and including the inaugural festival programme of screenings and workshops at the new Ekaya Multi-Arts Centre in Kwa-Mashu.

The festival presents a broad selection of culturally diverse, quality films from around the world, with special focus on Africa and South Africa in particular. Panel discussions, seminars and workshops involving local and international filmmakers will focus on philosophical and technical Festival Enquiries: tel. 031-2602506 / 2601367: email diff@nu.ac.za or visit www.und.ac.za/und/carts/issues as well as the challenges facing the growth of the local industry.