Sesotho Media and Development (SMD) is a non-governmental organization which focuses on promoting film and education within Lesotho.
In 2011, SMD started Lesotho Film Festival to encourage young Basotho filmmakers by giving them a platform to share their work. [1] [2] As of 12 November 2019, [update] the film festival has run nine times with the most recent event showcasing 23 locally-produced films as well as three international ones. [3] According to SMD's film festival coordinator, they try to target both amateur and professional groups with separate categories for each. [4]
Seotho Media uses film to encourage social causes by facilitating documentary screenings and trainings with youth groups. [5] They also host an annual two day film workshop aimed tackling issues that face young women in Lesotho such as unintended pregnancy. [6] [7]
Sesotho Media and Development (SMD) is a non-governmental organization which focuses on promoting film and education within Lesotho.
In 2011, SMD started Lesotho Film Festival to encourage young Basotho filmmakers by giving them a platform to share their work. [1] [2] As of 12 November 2019, [update] the film festival has run nine times with the most recent event showcasing 23 locally-produced films as well as three international ones. [3] According to SMD's film festival coordinator, they try to target both amateur and professional groups with separate categories for each. [4]
Seotho Media uses film to encourage social causes by facilitating documentary screenings and trainings with youth groups. [5] They also host an annual two day film workshop aimed tackling issues that face young women in Lesotho such as unintended pregnancy. [6] [7]