What is the LM Festival?
Luminous Moments is a film and theatre festival held in Pretoria, dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling through both stage and screen. This storytelling festival unites filmmakers, theatre-makers, performers, and audiences to engage with bold works and meaningful narratives that resonate long after the curtain falls.
TWO WORLDS
ONE STAGE
Luminous Moments is a unique film and theatre festival that combines cinematic storytelling with live performance, all within one shared festival space.
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Film Component
The film division of the Luminous Moments presents a curated selection of films by emerging and established storytellers, all screened during the festival week.
- Short film screenings
- 15 - 60 min screenings
- Awards ceremony
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Theatre Division
The theatre division of the Luminous Moments festival showcases original live productions by both emerging and established theatre-makers, all performed during the festival week.
- Live theatre performances
- 70/30 ticket revenue share
- Awards ceremony
Why Luminous Moments?
Luminous Moments is a vibrant film and theatre festival that celebrates the art of storytelling, craft, and human connection across disciplines.
Story first
Before anything else- we start with a story. Because when the story is authentic everything else falls into place.
Bring your story to light.
Artists at the centre
We build community- not just projects.
Theatre and Film Unite
Two mediums. One heartbeat.
Join Luminous Moments
Luminous Moments is a film and theatre festival held in Pretoria, dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling through both stage and screen. This storytelling festival unites filmmakers, theatre-makers, performers, and audiences to engage with bold works and meaningful narratives that resonate long after the curtain falls.
Festival Dates
8 & 9 September
Technical Rehearsals
Event Details
8 & 9 September
Technical Rehearsals
On the 8th and 9th of September, each theatre and film selection will get the chance to have a technical rehearsal.
10 September
Film Day
Event Details
10 September
Film Day
On the 10th of September the selected films will be showcased. A running order will be communicated to the selected films closer to the day.
11 & 12 September
Theatre Days
Event Details
11 & 12 September
Theatre Days
On the 11th & 12th of September the Theatre Shows will perform. A running order will be communicated to the selected Theatre Shows closer to...
14 September
Gala Evening
Event Details
14 September
Gala Evening
On the 14th of September we will have an esteemed gala evening where the top films and theatre shows, selected by the panel, will be showcas...
Our Partners
Our Sponsors
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
For any queries about the festival, feel free to reach out.
marketing@luminousmoments.co.za
For any marketing-related inquiries.
stephan@luminousmoments.co.za | chanelle@luminousmoments.co.za
For any other questions, observations, partnerships, finances, or if you just want to connect with us about the festival.
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