Action is us heating up this winter in SA’s film and casting world — and KingClip's ready to roll!

National Arts Festival (Makhanda) – Late June to Early July

One of Africa’s biggest creative gatherings returns, showcasing theatre, dance, live music, plus indie films, premiere screenings and workshops across 60+ venues. A creative playground for our artists — both on stage and screen!

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival – 20–30 June

The continent’s top documentary event lands in Cape Town & Joburg, spotlighting powerful stories and offering documentary-makers training, pitching labs, and mentoring opportunities.

Durban International Film Festival – 17–27 July

Africa’s premier film fest opens next month, with calls for submissions underway. Expect Oscar-qualifying features, shorts, masterclasses, and a vibrant marketplace to connect filmmakers and funders.

Hollywood African Cinema Connection – April Recap, Afterglow Continues

HACC’s debut in Cape Town brought together African creatives with global tech -savvy storytelling minds — including Web3-enabled co-productions. The ripple effects will be felt well into mid-year.

American Black Film Festival – Mid-June, Miami

South African storytellers have until 15 June to enter ABFF 2025 free of charge — a gateway to global recognition and networking . A huge opportunity for cast and crew to shine internationally.

Foreign Investment & Film Tourism

South Africa attracted R2.5 billion in foreign film investment (Nov 2023–Jun 2024), projected to grow to over R6 billion by late 2025. Camera crews booked over 59,000 hotel nights — a major boost for jobs and local talent.

What It Means for KingClip Talent

• Festival Ready: Documentaries, indie features, and commercials are in the spotlight — and our artists are festival-bound.

• Network Opportunities: Makhanda, Durban, Cape Town — these are places to be seen, met, and remembered.

• Global Reach: ABFF and Hollywood–Africa connection events open international doors

. • Work Boom: As global crews descend, casting demand skyrockets for faces, voices, and characters

KingClip Is On It

Our Cape Town and Joburg teams are fine-tuning talent rosters, coaching for pitches, updating showreels, and planning for festival casting. Expect opportunities in acting, extras, on-screen hosting, and behind-the-scenes roles.

What You Can Do Now

• Refresh your casting profile for festival-ready material.

• Connect with casting directors attending Durban & Makhanda.

• Pitch your interest for ABFF submission. • Get ready — mid-year productions are gearing up fast!

The season is calling: festivals, global platforms, international cinema — and KingClip is here to guide our talent to centre stage.

Stay festival-ready. Stay KingClip.

Interested in roles, training, or festival casting updates?

jozi@kingclip.co.za | capetown@kingclip.co.za

Catch the spotlight — but keep it local at heart.