Dedicated to the celebration and growth of South African arts and culture, the French Institute’s strong relationships with various partners encourages cultural diversity and exchanges between South Africa, France and the rest of the African continent. Our projects range from visual arts to animation, poetry to gaming, and fashion to music. Notable projects in the audiovisual and creative industries have developed long-term partnerships between our respective cultural sectors to exchange knowledge, experience and ideas.

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Arts and Creative Industries

IFAS and South African partners launch IQOQO: A new interface to enhance Cultural Industries collaboration

During an official visit to South Africa by the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms Catherine Colonna inaugurated the French Institute of South Africa’s (IFAS) revamped campus in […]

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Latest events
Oct 10
Arts and Creative Industries

European Film Festival 2024

0:00 - 23:59

The 11th edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) is taking place from 10 to 20 October 2024! This year’s theme celebrates the complexities of freedom, marking 30 years...

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Calls for Applications
Arts and Creative Industries

ICC Immersion programme

Submit your innovative French entreprise to the ICC Immersion programme! The ICC Immersion programme...

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Arts and Creative Industries

La Fabrique Cinéma 2025

The call for applications for La Fabrique Cinéma 2025 is open! La Fabrique Cinéma...

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Arts and Creative Industries

Novembre Numérique workshop and mentoring programme

Participate in the Novembre Numérique workshop and mentoring programme! This workshop & mentorship programme on...

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Arts and Creative Industries

INA Audiovisual Archives training for Southern Africa

Applications for the INA Audiovisual Archives training for Southern Africa are open! The purpose...

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Friends of the French Institute

Friends of the French Institute

In 2014, Ambassador Elisabeth Barbier created the Friends of the French Institute Committee to offer strategic advice to the French Institute of South Africa regarding mainly arts and culture, as well as creative industries and research. The committee meets quarterly with representatives from the French Embassy and the French Institute. Read more about the committee members here
Key Partners

The French Institute has a range of successful partnerships with educational and research institutions, non-governmental organisations, governmental organisations, cultural organisations and esteemed multinational organisations. We are committed to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with partners who provide a vital mutual transfer of ideas and support to help us reach our shared cooperation goals between France, South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi. Partner with us today.

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