The South African Film Festival presents feature films and documentaries that entertain and inform as they explore the culture, history and politics of South Africa.
SAFF brings together the combined histories and volunteer efforts of two in-person festivals — the Toronto South African Film Festival (TSAFF), and the Vancouver South African Film Festival (VSAFF). When the pandemic hit in 2020, we found a new way to continue presenting our iconic South African films to dedicated film lovers, and expanded to audiences in the USA and across Canada.
SAFF is a festival with a heart. It is a non-profit event organized by volunteers. We are proud to be part of, and raising funds for, Education without Borders (EwB), a charitable foundation created in 2002.
SAFF raises much-needed funds for Education without Borders. EwB provides after-school programs for learners in South Africa as well as supporting Indigenous programs in Canada.
