The kykNET Silwerskerm-festival has always been a highly regarded South African and Afrikaans film and content festival that has helped support, empower and develop the local industry for the last 13 years. Original South African stories are cherished and celebrated yearly in Camps Bay.

Alongside world- or South African premières of the latest films, the Silwerskerm Festival showcases the work of young talent in a series of diverse short films and short documentaries produced with the festival's financial support and mentorship. Short films by experienced filmmakers aim to move audiences and inspire emerging talent. The packed festival programme includes panel discussions, workshops and industry-focused masterclasses presented by renowned local and international experts. The prestigious Silwerskerm Awards for Film and Television honour outstanding achievements. The Silwermark offerst the opportunity for in-person submissions to both kykNET and Showmax in a variety of content categories at the festival. The festival also screens selected films elsewhere in Cape Town with exciting free community screenings in underserved neighbourhoods.

The kykNET Silwerskerm-festival remain committed to :

Building the South African film and TV industry

Audience development

Training and mentoring

Promotion of local content, nationally and internationally

Social cohesion and healthy discourse

Our actors can be seen in the following films and TV series showcased at the Silwerskermfees this year, at The Bay Hotel - Camps Bay 20-23 August 2025 : 

Wednesday, 20 August @ 20:00, My F*k Marelize, with Nichola Viviers

Thursday, 21 August @ 16:00, Finding Optel, with Liza Scholtz

Thursday, 21 August @ 17:00, Preview of kykNET Dramaseries : Spoorloos : Losprys with Lienke Vermeulen

We can't wait to watch and support the latest films and television, while celebrating the work of our actors!

See you at the Silwerskermfees 20-23 August!