The Durban International Film Festival encompasses nearly a dozen venues across the city, including cinemas, theatres, community centres and even outdoor screenings on the beach. Held every July, the festival has been running for over 30 years, and has grown to become a major showcase for South African and international independent films. It also encompasses several smaller festivals, including Animation Africa, Durban FilmMart, Talent Campus Durban, and the Wavescapes Surf Film Festival. Ticket prices are around R30, and booking ahead isn't necessary. Free guidebooks with a full schedule and maps to the various venues are available from local bookstores during the festival.

Venue: Various cinemas around Durban

Date: 21 - 31 July 2011

Website: www.cca.ukzn.ac.za