South Africa, Feb. 18 -- A celebration of African stories, the festival provides a platform for short films that explore themes of cultural heritage, modern life, diasporic identity, historical events, and pressing socio-political issues.

With the potential to reach international film producers and industry players gathered for the annual Fame Week Africa film and media event, the Fame Shorts Film Festival champions diverse African content with a spotlight on films that highlight environmental concerns and the evolving relationship between Africans and their land.

Says Steven Beckett, Fame Week Africa's marketing manager, "This is a showcase of Africa now, in all its diversity. From the small and personal stories of people who live here...