The organisers of the Aluta Film Festival, South Africa's premier township cinema event, are calling for entries from South African and International filmmakers for 2008, the 6th edition of the festival. The festival is hosted annually in the vibrant township called Galeshewe near the city of Kimberley, South Africa.
Submissions MUST be from independent filmmakers who have produced films that embrace black experiences worldwide and/or experiences of marginalized communities from across the globe. Submissions MUST be from independent filmmakers from all over the world with special emphasis on world cinema (movies that explore history, social issues and highlight marginalized communities).

ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL accepts features, documentaries and short films in the genres/sub-genres of drama, action, thriller, comedy, animation and factual.

Filmmakers must guarantee, should their film/video be selected, that permission from the rights holder is secured for a minimum of four screenings at the 6th annual Aluta Film Festival 2008.

Filmmakers are requested to submit VHS/DVD PAL screeners of their films and a brief filmmaker biography for viewing by our panel, upon viewing - all selected filmmakers will be forwarded the official application details as well as all festival regulations.