The Blank Break Film Festival, hosted by the Pride Shelter Trust in Cape Town, provides a platform for queer filmmakers to showcase their work and promote queer narratives on the silver screen. It creates a safe and encouraging space for budding and seasoned queer artists, celebrating diversity and fostering solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community. The festival showcases inspiring and diverse films from gifted filmmakers, and attendees are encouraged to bring a donation for the Pride Shelter Trust to support the LGBTQ+ community facing homelessness or crisis situations.
A Thrilling Tribute: Dantanio Goodman Brings Michael Jackson’s Legacy to Life in Cape Town
by Hannah Kriel
Cape Town will host a fournight Michael Jackson tribute show titled “Beat It The Incredible Story of Michael Jackson” from the 12th to the 15th of July. The show features South African entertainer Dantanio Goodman, the Jo Jackson Dance Co, and Daphne Jubber Studio of Dance. The production is a blend of narrative and performance, aiming to reveal the man behind the iconic gloves, fedoras, and lavish costumes.