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Screen Corner Podcast
Welcome to the Screen Corner Podcast. Each episode takes listeners on an immersive exploration of the diverse landscape of South African cinema. In this comprehensive examination of the country's rich cinematic heritage, experts share insight on various tools that will help the South African filmmaker stay resilient and learn on their journey to success.
Episodes
8 episodes
Why South African funding models should make a slight shift to digital content creation
The screen industry has changed massively over the last few years with the rise of digital media platforms. On this episode, we make the case for why South African funders cannot ignore new media, and how such platforms could help funders make ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:10
Lessons from writing a Short
In this episode, I want to share my journey of writing a short film titled "This Is Crazy," produced by Thando Dlamini. The story is about a 34 year old woman, Esona, whose pursuit of a new perfect life with the love of her life is abruptly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:57
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Trump conspiracies, Vusi Africa and the role of filmmakers in setting the record straight
In this powerful episode titled "When Filmmakers Set the Record Straight," we explore the urgent role of storytellers in confronting distortion, reclaiming narratives, and preserving truth. Prompted by a recent, unsettling moment...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:06
Career paths in the screen industry
A career in film encompasses an extensive value chain, and understanding its breadth is crucial in finding your place within it. On this episode, we focus specifically on the South African film industry.Let's examine five disti...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:33
Lessons from Lagos
In this insightful episode of The Screen Corner, host Zipho takes us on a vibrant journey to Lagos, Nigeria, where she attended the 2023 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF). With the buzz of Nollywood all around her, Zipho ref...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:40
5 Reasons Emerging Filmmaker Programs Are Non-Negotiable
On this episode, we look into KZN's Made for TV Program with the aim of making the case for why "Emerging Filmmaker Programs" are important for the growth and sustainability of the industry. https://thecallsheet.co.za/2025/03/03/kzn...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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14:06
Welcome to our screen corner!
Screen Corner is more than just a celebration of local filmmaking talent. It's a window into the broader cultural, social, and political landscape of the Global South. Welcome to season 1 packed with insightful analysis, and thought-provoking t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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