Delegate registration is now open, and the CTIFM&F encourages everyone to register ahead of Wednesday, 12 September, which is the deadline to be included on the delegate book to be distributed at the event. The complete industry programme will be announced on Saturday, 15 September.

The CTIFM&F Works in Progress programme has also extended its deadline for entries to Friday, 17 August. The program will see six works viewed and evaluated by decision-makers and professionals.

The CTIFM&F Expo will run alongside the Market Program from Wednesday, 10 October to Saturday, 13 October at the North Wharf Harbour, a location in the V&A Waterfront.

Industry stakeholders, film-related agencies, governmental agencies and production service companies such as logistics, location support and scouting, crew agencies, gear sales and rental, security, catering, transport, post-production, technology and software, are invited to take part by exhibiting their products and services in the official expo space.

Further opportunities for these companies include networking lounges, speaking opportunities, press conferences for product announcements and more.

To make the 2018 revamped Market Program and Expo accessible to film industry professionals, the CTIFM&F has made Market Badges affordable.

Market director Elias Ribeiro says, "We want to see as many industry professionals as possible taking part in this year’s program, and we also want to ensure that delegates experience the real value that the program presents."

"The full Market pass is the ideal way for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out in the industry to benefit from the skills sharing, networking and other opportunities that will be part of the programme," adds Ribeiro.

For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.filmfestival.capetown. You can also follow the CTIFM&F on Facebook or on Instagram.