South African Film Festival

05/02/2026

The South African Film Festival is proud to be a community partner for an open field, directed by Teboho Edkins, screening as part of Shorts Program 1: First Crops at the DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

📍 Join us in watching this powerful documentary at this Canadian premiere on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:15 PM at The Cinematheque in Vancouver.

In the wake of the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash that claimed 157 lives—including the filmmaker’s younger brother—Edkins and his father travel to Ethiopia in search of something tangible in their grief. What they encounter is a deeply human approach to mourning, offering a powerful reflection on loss, memory, and cultural connection.

Details and tickets at https://doxa2026.eventive.org/films/69c44e8374315699a7252ed1

⚠️ 18+ only
🎬 Free tickets available for Indigenous audiences (contact: [email protected])

01/24/2026

Thanks to our amazing supporters, the 2025 South African Film Festival raised over $41,000 for Education without Borders, including contributions to the Grandmothers for Grandmothers campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and the Ubuntu Village through our Toronto events!

🏆 And the audience votes are in! This year’s top films were The Friendship Bench, Legacy, and Diary of an Elephant Orphan — congratulations to the filmmakers and everyone involved!

We can’t wait to see you at this November!

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

11/20/2025

Still buzzing from last night 💛
The world premiere of Mbira Talks at Innis Town Hall was full of music, laughter, tears, and such generous listening. Thank you to everyone who showed up, asked questions, and held space for this story of mbira, memory, and home.

Huge gratitude to Moyo Rainos Mutamba, Adrienne Amato, our partners, and the team at the South African Film Festival for making this night possible.

If you missed it, stay tuned - the journey of Mbira Talks is just beginning. ✨

11/17/2025

🎬 Last day to watch!
Time is running out ! Don’t forget to start watching now!
Today’s your final chance to stream our incredible lineup — from unforgettable characters to powerful, real-life stories that stay with you. This is your reminder to start watching any film you want to watch now. You’ll have 5 more days to complete any film you begin from the time you start watching.

Thank you for your support of SAFF and Education without Borders!
⏳ You have until 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th to watch — don’t miss out!
For tickets 🎟️ Head to SouthAfricanFilmFest.com and press play while you still can.

11/17/2025

🐍 Snake is a haunting tale of charm, control, and the quiet unravelling of a family.

When a mysterious stranger appears on the farm, hope flickers—until his dark past begins to surface. Stella must decide: stay silent, or risk everything to protect the ones she loves.

Today is your last chance to watch our films, start watching before 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th at 🎟️ southafricanfilmfest.com

11/17/2025

🎬 Last day to watch!
Today’s your final chance to stream our incredible lineup — from unforgettable characters to powerful, real-life stories that stay with you.

⏳ You have until 11:59pm PST, Monday, November 17th to watch — don’t miss out!

🎟️ Head to SouthAfricanFilmFest.com and press play while you still can.

11/12/2025

A journey home, a tribute to a life lived, and a story of love across generations.
Don’t Be Late for My Funeral is a deeply personal reflection on memory and connection.
🎟️ See it at the festival — tickets at SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

Unlock and start watching your films before the festival ends on November 17, to extend your viewing time by 5 days!

11/11/2025

Bringing you the best in South African Film, is a festival with a heart ❤️. All net proceeds support Education without Borders (EwB), a non-profit organization that funds educational programs in South Africa, Canada and Zimbabwe.

🎟️ Support EwB by streaming the South African Film Festival online in Canada and the U.S. from Nov 6 to 17. Get your tickets at: SouthAfricanFilmFest.com

Bringing you the best in South African Film, the South African Film Festival (SAFF) is a festival with a heart. All net proceeds support Education without Bo...