Community Cinema Club
Where storytelling meets community engagement in a dynamic fusion of entertainment and social impact.
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About Community Cinema Club
The Community Cinema Club, a flagship initiative by New Age Artistry, is dedicated to connecting young South African audiences with the transformative power of cinema. Through carefully curated film screenings, the project seeks to reignite a passion for local movies, highlighting the richness of South African stories and talent.
More than just a viewing experience, the Community Cinema Club aims to make cinema more accessible to townships, disability groups and other marginalized communities, providing a platform to address pressing social issues relevant to the communities of South Africa, using cinema as a tool. Additionally, the initiative introduces participants to the diverse career opportunities within the film industry, offering insights into roles such as directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and more.
Screening Selection of Movies
uNomalanga and the Witch
In 'uNomalanga and the Witch', a church-going woman in a small South African town becomes obsessed with her hairdresser neighbor - a rumored murderer
Director: Palesa ShongweVaya
Three people board a Johannesburg-bound train. Strangers, each on their own mission with a simple task to complete and in search of family to help them.Â
Director: Akin OmotosouMama
Written and directed by Talia Smith, this intimate short drama is inspired by real events in the filmmaker's own childhood.
Director: Talia SmithThe Letter Reader
A young boy from Johannesburg arrives in KwaZulu-Natal and begins to read letters for villages - then falls in love with one of the recipients.
Director: Sibusiso KhuzwayoBheja Ticket
Director: Peter Wellington SelepeA Giving Hand
Director: Lethuxolo "Raslethu RSA" NhlaphoDezemba
December, aka Dezemba, in South Africa is more than a month—it’s a paradox of joy and reckoning. Why does Dezemba hold such power over the nation’s soul? From wild celebrations to quiet reckonings with history, this season exposes what South Africans cling to, what they’ve inherited, and what they’re desperate to escape. But is this annual frenzy a unifying force or a ticking time bomb?
Director: Thabiso LegodiScreening Schedule: Bethal Winter Screenings
School Career Expo & Movie Screening
Date: 30 May 2025
Time: 09:00-12:00
Venue: AD Nkosi Secondary School Hall
*Only Open To AD Nkosi Grade 11 Learners
Communty Movie Screening
Date: 14 June 2025
Time: 11:00-17:00
Venue: Raymond Mavuso Community Hall, Emzinoni Bethal, 2310
Entry: Free
*Open To The Public
School Career Expo & Movie Screening
Date: 23 July 2025
Time: 09:00-14:00
Venue: Ikhethelo Secondary School Hall
*Only Open To Ikhethelo Grade 12 Learners
Community Movie Screening
Date: 23 August 2025
Time: 11:00-17:00
Venue: Raymond Mavuso Community Hall, Emzinoni, Bethal, 2310
Entry: Free Entry
RSVP: https://forms.gle/aBUCipYzD9TLoFP29
Movie Screening
Showcasing South Africa's best films. Our screenings focus on movies that have impact, social commentary and relatability, to curate an educational and entertaining experience.
Movie Trivia
At our Movie Screenings we put your knowledge to the test. Join us and stand a chance to win awesome prizes. All our quizes are based on South African movie industry
Career Expo
Learning is at the base of our project. Our goal is to educate South Africans through film and inspire the youth about the different career paths they can take in the film industry. We have built-in career expos at our screenings that feature South Africa's best institutions that offer film.Â
Post Screening Discussion
Industry leaders share insights into the film industry, discussing the challenges and triumphs of bringing compelling South African stories to life.
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Objectives
Promote The Industry
Promote the growth and recognition of the South African film industry by showcasing local storytelling, fostering interest in creative careers, and inspiring the next generation of filmmakers
Inspire Creative Careers
Introduce audiences to opportunities in the creative and film industries, sparking interest in scriptwriting, filmmaking, and storytelling.
Economic Stimulation
To stimulate the local economy and film industry by creating job opportunities, supporting service providers, and fostering collaborations
Raise Awareness
Highlight the socio-economic challenges and human rights issues, such as migration, exploitation, and resilience, depicted in Vaya.
Promote Collaboration
Strengthen partnerships with youth, educational institutions and community organizations to build a sustainable network for creative and social development.
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