What’s happening in Gauteng this weekend – 10 to 12 February

10 February 2012

A big one this weekend is the exciting Jozi Film Festival, on for the first time in Gauteng. You can also support a charity at the Love Pugs Day or let your hair down at the Campus Invasion tour.  

Jozi Film Festival 2012

Enjoy brilliant films about Johannesburg
The festival will showcase films created by Johannesburg- and Gauteng-based filmmakers, and also allow local and international filmmakers to share their stories about the city. Organisers hope to attract a much wider audience – especially those who don’t usually attend film festivals. The festival also aims to capture the energy and creative vibes in Jozi, and encourage residents to see their city as a hub for meeting new people and enjoying unique experiences. New filmmakers will have the chance to network with industry professionals at the event. There will also be a Q&A session with filmmakers, and a workshop.
 
The Wits School of Arts Film and TV Division has helped to promote the festival, and will provide technical support and host a series of seminars between screenings.
 
Running over three days, the festival will also feature a short film festival and a student festival. Competition categories include Best Feature Film, Best Fiction Short and Best Student Film, among others; the winner of the Audience Choice Award will enjoy an all expenses paid dinner for six at the trendy Darkie Café.
 
Date: 10 to 12 February 
Time: Fri 17h30; starts 11h00 Sat and Sun 
Venue: The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Johannesburg 
Contact: www.jozifilmfestival.co.za
Price: from R15
 
 
 

Love Pugs Day

Have fun while you save needy animals
Head out to Walkhaven dog park in Zwartkop and join their fundraiser for the Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre. There’s great entertainment including jumping castles, raffles, face painting and doggie massages. You can bring your own picnic basket or buy a Valentine’s Day lunch basket for two that includes Champagne.
 
Date: 12 February  
Time: 11h00 
Venue: Walkhaven 
Call: +27 (0)84 505 7771 
Price: R30 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Campus Invasion Tour – Hatfield

Let your hair down at one of the biggest parties this year
Smirnoff Ice and Vodacom Unlimited have teamed up with Axe, BlackBerry, MK, Student Village and Hilltop Live to bring you a fantastic music festival, the 2012 Campus Invasion Tour that features the most popular bands and DJs. More than 60 000 music lovers rocked to the most popular bands and DJs at last year’s festival, and this year’s promises to be even better. Expect to see Kongos which is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and many other local favourites such as Van Coke Cartel, Oskido and Mi Casa, in action.
 
Date: 11 February  
Time: from 12h00
Venue: Hatfield Square
Call: ticketbreak.co.za
Price: presale R40 and R50 at gate
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