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SUMMARY:Zanele Muholi Brings 20 Years of Faces Home
DESCRIPTION:There is something powerful about returning home with a story that started there. \n\n\n\nFor Zanele Muholi\, that homecoming arrives in Johannesburg this October as Sibaningi brings two decades of Faces and Phases back to the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown — the very place where the landmark portrait series began in 2006. \n\n\n\nOpening on Saturday\, 17 October 2026\, the exhibition arrives just days after Muholi receives the prestigious Hasselblad Award in Gothenburg\, Sweden. But while the international recognition is significant\, Sibaningi feels less like a victory lap and more like a return to the people and place that made the work possible. \n\n\n\nA Homecoming With History \n\n\n\nSibaningi\, an isiZulu word meaning “we are many”\, is a fitting title for an exhibition centred on visibility. \n\n\n\nFaces and Phases has spent 20 years documenting Black lesbian\, queer and trans lives across South Africa and beyond. Rather than reducing those lives to stories of discrimination or violence\, Muholi’s work has consistently insisted on something more fundamental: the right to be seen as whole human beings. \n\n\n\nThe portraits capture people living\, working\, loving\, ageing and changing. \n\n\n\nThat makes this exhibition particularly relevant in a moment when conversations around identity\, representation and belonging continue to shape South African culture. \n\n\n\nAnd there is an important full-circle moment here. Muholi studied at the Market Photo Workshop\, founded by David Goldblatt in 1989. It was within this Johannesburg creative environment that Faces and Phases began. \n\n\n\nTwenty years later\, the work returns with history behind it — and more history still being made. \n\n\n\nMore Than Photographs \n\n\n\nOne of the most compelling aspects of Sibaningi is the way it approaches the archive as something living. \n\n\n\nEarly portraits are placed alongside later images of participants\, allowing audiences to witness changes in gender expression\, relationships\, careers\, homes\, age and circumstance. \n\n\n\nThe photographs therefore become more than individual portraits. Together\, they form a visual record of lives unfolding over time. \n\n\n\nNew faces also enter the series\, reinforcing the idea that the archive is never truly finished. \n\n\n\nFor a younger generation navigating questions of identity and representation online and offline\, that idea resonates. What we document today becomes part of what future generations use to understand who we were. \n\n\n\nFrom Johannesburg to the World \n\n\n\nMuholi’s international recognition makes the Johannesburg exhibition even more significant. \n\n\n\nThe Hasselblad Award — regarded as one of photography’s most prestigious honours — comes with SEK 2 million\, a gold medal\, a Hasselblad camera and a solo exhibition at the Hasselblad Center running until April 2027. \n\n\n\nMuholi is the first Black queer African photographer to receive the award. \n\n\n\nYet Sibaningi deliberately brings that global moment back to Johannesburg. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition opens during Africa Pride month and forms part of the Muholi Art Institute‘s ongoing work around photography\, education and archives. \n\n\n\nOn opening day\, Muholi will speak at midday before the exhibition officially opens. Entry is free\, making the opportunity to experience two decades of South African visual history accessible to a broad Johannesburg audience. \n\n\n\nWe Are Many \n\n\n\nSibaningi ultimately feels like both an archive and an affirmation. \n\n\n\nTwenty years after Faces and Phases began\, the message remains clear: these lives were here\, are here and will continue to be here. \n\n\n\nBack in the city where the series started\, Muholi isn’t simply looking backwards. \n\n\n\nThey are showing Johannesburg how much has changed\, how much remains unfinished — and why documenting the present still matters. \n\n\n\nSibaningi runs from 17 October to 5 December 2026 at the Market Photo Workshop in Newtown\, Johannesburg. Entry is free.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/zanele-muholi-brings-20-years-of-faces-home/
LOCATION:Market Photo Workshop\, 138 Lilian Ngoyi St\, Newtown\, Johannesburg\, 2001\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:HACC 2026: Shaping the Future of Global Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:HACC 2026: Defining the Future of Filmmaking \n\n\n\nThe Hollywood African Cinema Connection (HACC) returns for its highly anticipated third edition\, set to take place in Cape Town from 30 October to 2 November 2026. Under the powerful theme “Our Land. Our Heritage.”\, the festival continues its mission of bridging African storytelling with global industry expertise\, while unlocking new opportunities for filmmakers across continents. \n\n\n\nPositioned as a dynamic hub for collaboration\, HACC 2026 invites submissions from filmmakers across Africa\, Asia—including the Middle East\, India\, and Southeast Asia—as well as the diaspora and international creators whose work resonates with these regions. The festival seeks compelling narratives that explore land\, identity\, heritage\, and belonging—stories that reflect both personal and collective histories. \n\n\n\nA Global Platform for Storytellers \n\n\n\nHACC has steadily built its reputation as a vital platform where creativity meets industry access. Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to showcase their work to distributors\, buyers\, and key decision-makers\, while engaging directly with audiences in Cape Town. \n\n\n\nSubmissions are now open via FilmFreeway\, with eligibility limited to films completed after October 2024. Preference will be given to South African premieres\, further reinforcing the festival’s commitment to spotlighting fresh\, locally rooted storytelling. \n\n\n\nStrategic Industry Alignment \n\n\n\nThe 2026 edition is strategically aligned with MIP Africa and FAME Week Africa\, positioning HACC within one of the continent’s most influential entertainment ecosystems. This alignment significantly enhances visibility for participating filmmakers\, opening doors to global distribution deals\, co-production opportunities\, and industry partnerships. \n\n\n\nDriving Innovation in Film \n\n\n\nBeyond screenings\, HACC 2026 will host a curated programme of discussions and panels exploring the future of filmmaking across the Global South. Topics will include emerging technologies such as virtual production\, digital infrastructure\, and the growing influence of Web3 and AI in content creation. \n\n\n\nEqually important are conversations around evolving funding and distribution models\, including decentralised finance and crowdfunding—tools that are reshaping how films are financed and shared globally. \n\n\n\nA Gateway for Investment and Partnerships \n\n\n\nHACC 2026 also presents a compelling opportunity for investors\, brands\, and industry service providers. From film companies and airlines to tech innovators and hospitality groups\, the festival offers high-impact exposure to a valuable audience of creatives\, buyers\, and decision-makers. \n\n\n\nWith premium media visibility and direct engagement opportunities\, partners are positioned at the heart of a fast-growing global content economy. The festival serves as a rare gateway into scalable growth across film\, tourism\, and the broader creative industries. \n\n\n\nCelebrating Excellence and Talent \n\n\n\nOver the four-day event\, HACC will present a carefully curated selection of films alongside awards recognising excellence in filmmaking. These accolades are designed not only to honour creative achievement but also to support the continued development and distribution of winning projects. \n\n\n\nVisionary Leadership \n\n\n\nHACC was founded by Weaam Williams\, a South African writer\, director\, and actress with nearly two decades of experience in the industry. Her acclaimed body of work includes Hip-Hop Revolution\, which earned recognition from Spike Lee\, and District Six: Rising from the Dust\, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. \n\n\n\nWilliams continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing emerging talent and expanding access to international distribution networks\, reinforcing HACC’s mission to connect creators with global opportunities. \n\n\n\nBuilding the Future of Cinema \n\n\n\nSupported by an expanding network of international partners across film\, technology\, and innovation sectors\, HACC 2026 is more than a festival—it is a movement aimed at redefining the future of storytelling. \n\n\n\nBy fostering collaboration\, embracing technological advancement\, and amplifying diverse voices\, HACC is shaping a new narrative for African\, Asian\, and diaspora cinema on the global stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFilmmakers are encouraged to submit early ahead of the upcoming deadline on 27 June 2026\, as the festival anticipates a high volume of entries. \n\n\n\nAs the global film industry continues to evolve\, HACC 2026 stands as a powerful testament to the role of storytelling in connecting cultures\, driving innovation\, and creating meaningful impact worldwide.
URL:https://urbanlifestylesa.co.za/event/hacc-2026-shaping-the-future-of-global-filmmaking/
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