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The FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme

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The FAME Shorts Film Festival returns to Cape Town’s Labia Theatre from 4-7 September, bringing a dazzling array of African cinema. Featuring 31 thought-provoking films, the festival showcases innovative and creative filmmakers from across the continent, offering audiences a rich tapestry of stories from Africa and its diaspora. The eagerly anticipated programme was announced on https://fameshortsfilmfestival.com and bookings are open. 

Open to the public, the festival is a highlight of FAME Week Africa, an annual gathering and trade show for the entertainment industry. Martin Hiller, FAME Week Africa Portfolio Director, shared his excitement about this year’s line-up, “We’re absolutely thrilled with the FAME Shorts Film Festival programme! It’s brimming with personal stories, biographies, and tales of innovation, underscoring the rich diversity of African societies.” 

Over four captivating days, the programme explores themes of drifting through life’s challenges, the growing pains of coming of age, the complexities of love stories, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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Revlon Celebrates Women’s Month with Iconic Campaign

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In honour of Women’s Month, Revlon reflects on its rich history of empowering women to live fully, freely, and with purpose in whatever form. The “Revlon Iconic” campaign has started with a digital extravaganza featuring a captivating CGI twist that promises to mesmerise audiences.

As part of this celebration, Revlon hosted an exclusive event on 7 August at Rooftop on Bree in Cape Town, attended by esteemed media personalities and influencers. The event’s highlight was unveiling a captivating digital CGI campaign, a first for the brand in South Africa.

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Lucky Lockers Launches at Kagiso Mall

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True to its promise to give back to its community and uplift lives of shoppers, the Kagiso Mall in Johannesburg has launched an exciting campaign. The Lucky Lockers initiative will see hundreds of prizes given away to shoppers over the next few weeks.

The centre court in front of Clicks is the place to be on weekends, from 10 August till 1 September, as the Lucky Lockers campaign will be running every Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM – 3 PM. Participating is easy. Simply spend R 100 anywhere in the mall, and produce your till slip to play. Each participant gets to choose a key from the hat… and then see what’s inside the locker it opens, which is theirs to keep!

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Gert Johan-Coetzee Reigns Supreme at Miss South Africa

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Renowned South African designer, Gert Johan Coetzee, made a dazzling impact on the Miss South Africa pageant night, showcasing his exceptional talent with an unforgettable opening sequence where 11 stunning gowns created by Coetzee transformed the stage into a breathtaking runway, leaving audiences and viewers captivated by his artistry.

Fashion coalesced with technology at this year’s Miss South Africa pageant like never before, every fabric was meticulously created and printed in Gert-Johan Coetzee studio, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation.

The 3D-printed elements on all the gowns are a testament to his commitment to pushing the envelope and redefining what’s possible in fashion, each piece was thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique personality of each contestant, ensuring that their individuality shines through. By fusing tradition with technology, Gert and his team are not only creating fashion; they are telling a story of innovation, pride, and empowerment. These gowns are more than just garments; they are a reflection of the strength and beauty of South Africa and its people and each dress is a masterpiece, reflecting the designer’s signature style and impeccable craftsmanship.

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Melrose Arch Set to Become South African Fashion Week’s New Home in September 2024

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South African Fashion Week (SA Fashion Week) will be hosted in Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch Precinct in September this year.

The country’s premier designer fashion platform will be moving into its new home for the Autumn/Winter ‘25 Collections from 26th to 28th September 2024, says director, Lucilla Booyzen.

This year’s event will adopt a dynamic new format that will combine runway shows staged in an intriguing “never-used-before” space in Melrose Arch, with a line-up of lifestyle and brand activations throughout the precinct.

“SA Fashion Week’s vision over the past 27 years has been to explore sustainable business models that can leverage fashion’s economic and social influence for the benefit of all the stakeholders involved,” says Booyzen. “We are delighted to be partnering with one of the city’s most exciting lifestyle precincts, in one of its most historical areas, to develop yet another such mutually beneficial venture.”

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