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Mandela Bay Film Festival Expands Following Overwhelming Industry Response. Now in November

Mandela Bay Development Agency SOC LtdRef: https://www.mbda.co.za/news/mandela-bay-film-festival-expands-following-overwhelming-industry-response/

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Collected on 15 September 2026

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What this means

The Mandela Bay Development Agency announces the postponement of the 2026 Mandela Bay Film Festival from September to November due to an overwhelming response from filmmakers and industry stakeholders. The delay allows time for venue safety certification at The Athenaeum and film licensing processes with the Film and Publication Board. The festival is not cancelled but being expanded to be more inclusive and impactful.

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Participation in the Mandela Bay Film Festival 2026

Filmmakers, industry practitioners, institutions, and stakeholders can participate in the expanded Mandela Bay Film Festival 2026, which has been postponed to November 2026 to accommodate increased interest and ensure proper venue compliance.

Who it is for: filmmakers, industry practitioners, institutions, stakeholders
How to act on it: No specific application process is detailed; interested parties are encouraged to stay informed through official channels as the new dates are announced.

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Following the launch of our digital poster and marketing campaign last Thursday, we received an overwhelming response from filmmakers, industry practitioners, institutions and stakeholders requesting participation, collaboration and inclusion in the Festival programme.

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Reference

https://www.mbda.co.za/news/mandela-bay-film-festival-expands-following-overwhelming-industry-response/

Key Takeaways

Mandela Bay Film Festival 2026
postponed from 18–20 September 2026 to November 2026
The Athenaeum
Film and Publication Board (FPB)
15 September 2026
Mandela Bay Development Agency SOC Ltd
Mandela Bay Film Festival Steering Committee
Mandela Bay Development Agency SOC Ltd
Film and Publication Board (FPB)
The Athenaeum