- The Rustenburg Film Festival, scheduled to take place from September 25th-29th/ 2024
- Rustenburg Film Festival organizers expressed their excitement and honor in having Kizito join their team.
Ugandan filmmaker Kizito Samuel Savior will be the Head Jury member for the 2024 Rustenburg Film Festival .
The Rustenburg Film Festival, scheduled to take place from September 25th-29th/ 2024 in Rustenburg, North-West Province, is an event featuring films, industry programs, and workshops.
The festival welcomes short films of any genre, provided they are low-budget and story-focused. Films in languages other than English must include subtitles. Filmmakers often attend the festival to participate in Q&A sessions, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and experiences.
Besides being a distinguished filmmaker, Kizito is also a dedicated educator and mentor. He teaches Film & Video Production at ESOM School of Music in Uganda and serves as a Film & Television Studies Mentor at the University of Limpopo in South Africa.
He is the founder of the Uganda Academy Selection Committee, approved by The Oscars, and Kyooto Media Group, an organization that nurtures young talent in the filmmaking industry.
His contributions to the film industry include serving as an ambassador for The African Film Festival (TAFF USA), a jury member at the Accra Indie Film Fest, and a judge for the 2022 Netflix-UNESCO African Folktales Reimagined Short Film Competition.
His entrepreneurial achievements have earned him a nomination for Entertainment Founder of the Year at the FOYA Awards 2021. Kizito’s career spans across filmmaking, education, mentorship, and the global promotion of African cinema.
He expressed joy for the upcoming festival through his socials showing his determination towards improving African Cinema.
I’ve been honored to serve as the Head Jury for the Rustenburg Film Festival 2024. It’s a pleasure to support the growth of African Cinema through this dimension. Looking forward to the festival activities from 25th to 29th September in Rustenburg, South Africa. #AfricanCinema pic.twitter.com/39gxw763oI
— KizitoSamuelSaviour (@samuelsaviourk) July 27, 2024