The Durban International Film Festival returns 23 July 2026 for its 47th edition, with 100-plus films and an Oscar-qualifying short-film award.
SOUTH AFRICA · FILM
Key Facts
—47th edition: The Durban International Film Festival runs from 23 July to 2 August 2026.
—The scale: It will screen more than 100 films from South Africa and around the world.
—Oscar pathway: Its Best Short Film award is Oscar-qualifying, alongside a Best South African Short prize.
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