Guides: Film & Video Technology: Websites

Film & Video Websites

The National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF) This link opens in a new window
NFVF is a statutory body mandated by parliament to spearhead the development of the South African film and video industry.
The African Film Library This link opens in a new window
The African Film Library is an M-Net initiative showcasing the best of the African film industry – making the movies easily accessible for movie aficionados around the world.
The Cape Film Commission (CFC) This link opens in a new window
CFC works closely with the City of Cape Town, Provincial Property and other government agencies, parastatals and industry representative bodies to promote Cape Town and the Western Cape as a filmmaking destination.
Film and Publication Board (FPB) This link opens in a new window
The Film and Publication Board is a statutory body established by the Films and Publications Act of 1996. It replaces the Directorate of Publications.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) This link opens in a new window
ICASA is the regulator for the South African communications, broadcasting and postal services sector.
Screen Africa This link opens in a new window
Screen Africa's mission is to provide insightful and compelling information in its print and electronic publications about the South African professional entertainment industry, which comprises film, TV, commercials and new media production as well as events and professional equipment.

Documentary Filmmakers' Association
The DFA aims to create a unified voice for documentary filmmakers and gain recognition for this genre of filmmaking in South Africa. The association addresses the specific needs of documentary filmmakers and networks with related industry bodies, in the interests of documentary filmmakers.

It remains the only association in South Africa with the sole purpose of assisting, protecting and promoting documentary filmmakers. The DFA is a member of SASFED (The South African Screen Federation).
Film Cape Town Film Production and location services
Film Cape Town is a joint initiative between the City of Cape Town and the Cape Town film industry. It’s a focused project, designed to make the most of the City’s amazing film locations, diverse talent pool and world class infrastructure to create a thriving and sustainable industry that’s the crown jewel of the continent.

Open Access sites

AfriDocs
AfriDocs Anytime is a FREE streaming platform with a growing catalogue available for viewing at any time. AfriDocs is the uniquely bold and exciting platform exclusively for Africa, bringing the best African and international documentaries to audiences anywhere in Africa.
Cinema Projectionist
The Cinema Projectionist is a digital archive and website that makes available online The Projection Project’s collection of research materials on the history of cinema projection in Britain
Colonial Film Moving Images of the British Empire
This website holds detailed information on over 6000 films showing images of life in the British colonies. Over 150 films are available for viewing online. You can search or browse for films by country, date, topic, or keyword. Over 350 of the most important films in the catalogue are presented with extensive critical notes written by our academic research team.
Media History Digital Library
Offer extensive documentation about the development of the media industries and their impact upon audiences and culture globally
Mubi (Membership fee required)
film library… Your own little cinema, anytime, anywhere.
Russian Film Hub
Russian Film Hub has around 500 titles, organized by popularity, genre, year, country, subtitle languages available, and film cast. You can read about these movies and get a sense of their popularity from their user-submitted rating. You can then find what streaming service these films are available on. The vast majority of them are free to watch, primarily through YouTube, Prime Video, and Tubi.