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From Johannesburg to New York: Boys’ College Film Club Reaches the Global Stage

ST STITHIANS COLLEGE

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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The Boys' College Film Club at St Stithians College in Johannesburg created a film titled 'The Play (or the Failure Thereof)', which was selected as an official entry in the Comedy category of the 2026 All-American High School Film Festival in New York City. The film, directed by Grade 10 student Landilani Chinkanda and co-written with Grade 11 student Shakeel Karumia, was produced entirely by students and will be screened at the Empire Theatre from 16 to 18 October 2026. This marks the first time a South African school has been selected for the festival, highlighting a significant achievement for the school and its students.

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Official Selection at the 2026 All-American High School Film Festival

A student-made film titled 'The Play (or the Failure Thereof)' has been selected as an official entry in the Comedy category of the 2026 All-American High School Film Festival in New York City. This opportunity is available to high school filmmakers globally who submit entries to the festival.

Who it is for
high school filmmakers worldwide
How to act on it
Submit a film to the All-American High School Film Festival through its official submission process
Closes
16 October 2026

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For many of our students, this marked their first experience working in the medium of film, making the challenge both exciting and formidable. Adding to the significance of the endeavour was the knowledge that St Stithians would become the first South African school to submit a film to the festival.

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • August 1, 2026
  • All-American High School Film Festival 2026
  • New York City
  • 16-18 October 2026
  • Empire Theatre
  • The Play (or the Failure Thereof)
  • Comedy category
  • Official Selection
  • St Stithians College
  • Boys’ College Film Club
  • Landilani Chinkanda
  • Shakeel Karumia
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • St Stithians College
  • Boys’ College Film Club
  • All-American High School Film Festival
  • Empire Theatre
  • Landilani Chinkanda
  • Shakeel Karumia
  • Rector – Celeste Gilardi
  • Ken Hovelmeier Memorial Tribute
  • Mark Henning Memorial Tribute
  • Flow Communications

Dates

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16 October 2026 (4d left)