Bokeh 2020 is off to a soaring start with the introduction of Club Bokeh – a premium membership platform for individuals or corporates, aimed at offering the perfect networking opportunities for collaboration and creativity. This year also sees the introduction of exciting new presenting partner, Piper-Heidsieck champagne.

‘’Piper-Heidsick, the most awarded champagne of the century and the 7^th largest in the world, is very excited to be partnering with the Bokeh SA Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival. The brand has always had a love affair with fashion and film, and globally sponsors the Cannes Film Festival as well as the Oscars. It is also proud of its partnerships with Jean Paul Gaultier, Viktor and Rolf and Christian Louboutin. Through Henry, Tayler and Ries, we are excited to bring this exciting brand to South Africa,” comments Trade Marketing Manager, Wesley Collison.

The Bokeh South African Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival has become one of the leading and most inspiring fashion film festivals globally, bringing together creatives from the fashion, film, artistic and related technical industries to celebrate their craft throughout the year.

“Mercedes-Benz is again excited to partner with the Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival. This partnership that has evolved over the past six years and continues to deliver a world class platform that we are proud to be associated with. We at Mercedes-Benz look forward each year to the collaboration and innovation that the Bokeh Festival inspires.” Comments Selvin Govender, Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa.

Club Bokeh is South Africa’s top platform for creatives who enjoy collaborating while experiencing the best in fashion, film, gastronomy, music and technology. Membership to Club Bokeh offers creatives and individuals alike the platform to network with like-minded people. To learn more and sign up for Bokeh Club membership visit: https://www.bokehfestival.co.za/club-bokeh-membership/

Members receive free access for themselves and a guest to upcoming events (including master classes and talks from industry professionals) in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban as well as a priority rate to attend the main red-carpet Gala Event.

“As we enter the seventh year running of the Bokeh SA Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival, I am so proud of where the platform has come in such a short time. We are recognised as one of the leading Fashion Film Festivals in the world and continue to generate keen interest both locally and abroad. I hear all the time from respected creatives how relevant the Bokeh platform is in South Africa and this keeps my team and I striving to create opportunities for both emerging and established creatives to meet and collaborate,” says Founder and Managing Director, Adrian Lazarus.

Commenting further, “With the establishment of Club Bokeh and us migrating to a membership platform, we hope to offer more bespoke experiences at each event, and our new partners are indicative of our plans and dedication to deliver. We encourage all those interested in being part of the platform to sign up for the early bird offer we currently have running. All new members will also receive a welcome gift valued at over R1000!”

This year’s Premium Partners include Mercedes-Benz and the V&A Waterfront. Supporting Partners include Fitch & Leedes, Segafredo, La Vie Water, Sebastian, Havaianas, Tomes Chocolates, the Entertainer and LMDA to name a few.