North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism launches the North West Film Festival, 24 Sept

North West Film Festival Launch

The Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and its Agency North West Tourism Board (NWTB) in partnership with the Mmabana Arts, Culture and Sports Foundation will be launching the North West Film Festival at Taung under the thematic approach aptly dubbed “Film Inspires Tourism.”

The purpose of the launch is to promote domestic tourism and profile the North West province through film by showcasing tourism attractions/ destinations situated within Greater Taung Local Municipality as from the 24th to the 26th September 2020.

The Film Festival will feature a myriad of activities which include workshops (Film Writing and Documentary, Acting Masterclass and Developing TV Series) for local aspiring and emerging film makers while culture and heritage will also find expression through exhibitions, flea market and various entertainment art forms’

The details are as follows:

Opening Ceremony

Date: 24th September 2020
Venue: Taung Hotel School
Time: 09h30

Media Tour

Date: 25th September 2020
Venue: Taung Tourism Attraction Destinations
Time: 10h00

Members of the media who would like to be part of both the opening ceremony and media tour are requested to confirm attendance by sending email to kmosipidi@nwpg.gov.za not later than Wednesday, 23 September 2020 at 12H00. Please indicate in your response if you will need accommodation during the duration of the festival, however, accommodation will only be catered for one (1) representative per media house.

Please note that strict protocols in compliance with regulations for gatherings will be in place.

For enquiries please contact
Ms. Baabua Thukubi on 082 374 7161 or
Ms. Mamaki Phoolo on 083 419 5974

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