tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108064909478947902024-02-21T23:26:26.492-08:00Cinema ViewpointsNews, Views, Reviews and Interviews from the Cinema World.Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-55674511337399579622021-09-21T01:14:00.001-07:002021-09-21T01:14:41.288-07:00Wandile Molebatsi - Catalyst for Change<p> </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The Film & Television sector represents R4,7 Billion and can
provide jobs and transformation in the real economic sense to change lives and
uplift those participating in the entertainment industry. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-b4GTBsJ3Du_GUwpavWjxCBDukG9Jtc3dlx2tZse28sTe0L9ODOsejhU6ramFplACieZp1bcrQvvVz7Xofv5FOoiyfN1fS8VQ-qtexMQhglyPGU5HzFI63eUj4EpRvpv3ULbUzU7jGiM-/s640/1631091217_Wandile_Molebatsi__1_+%2528425x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="425" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-b4GTBsJ3Du_GUwpavWjxCBDukG9Jtc3dlx2tZse28sTe0L9ODOsejhU6ramFplACieZp1bcrQvvVz7Xofv5FOoiyfN1fS8VQ-qtexMQhglyPGU5HzFI63eUj4EpRvpv3ULbUzU7jGiM-/w266-h400/1631091217_Wandile_Molebatsi__1_+%2528425x640%2529.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filmmaker Wandile Molebatsi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Despite the growth of black filmmakers who are producing wonderful
local content and Hollywood blockbusters being filmed on our shores, only R15.8
Million of that investment is going to black, female and previously
disadvantaged people and companies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">This is according to actor and filmmaker Wandile Molebatsi who
believes that the industry has massive potential for life-changing employment
and transformation in the real economic sense, yet the question he asks is:
“There is still an obvious disparity in the industry, what can we do about it
together?”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">As the founder and Executive Producer of Coal Stove Pictures, Wandile
has been creating stories that shape a positive narrative of Africa for 25
years. His expertise and reputation in the industry have made him uniquely
qualified to be one of the drivers for this transition in the South African
Film & Television industry.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Wandile is passionate about seeing more black, female and previously
disadvantaged people actively participating in the R4,7 Billion that is being
spent in South Africa. His mission is to encourage international stakeholders
to give newer black-owned suppliers an opportunity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">“As an industry we have the potential to be real catalysts of change
at this critical stage,” says Wandile. “</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">With the
revolution that is happening in the digital space</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> due to powerful</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> streamers like NetFlix, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Amazon</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">, Hulu & DisneyPlus coming to the continent, i</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">t
is more important than ever for the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">rights of
producers, actors and content creators to be</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> protected.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">From an </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">i</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">ntellectual
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">standpoint</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;"> the way that Producers (I.P
creators) have engaged with MNET, SABC and eTV has been very </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">t</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">op </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">d</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">own</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">. However,
with the importance that the South African government is placing on real,
practical and measurable transformation, we have an opportunity to navigate
this space and create an industry that is diverse, inclusive, and resilient.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">According to Wandile the second half of the challenge comes in
shifting the spending behaviour of network executives and producers. Many have
long standing relationships with their suppliers and believe that taking on new
entrants is risky. This challenge is then compounded by the reality that many
black suppliers do not have the liquidity of cash flow to float the initial
costs of any work given by those who are willing to make the change.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">There are financial incentives available from the Department of Trade,
Industry and Competition (DTIC) to convince international stakeholders to
support newer black-owned companies. These incentives include a rebate system
that allows producers to attract international producers to shoot their films
in South Africa. The Rebate works in phases. For International Co-Productions,
25% - 35% of all spend that is spent in SA will be given as a rebate for
“re-investment”. In the case of Local Film production, these rebates can go up
to 50% if it is a production that qualifies in terms of the BEE requirements.</span></p>
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(IDC) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) that are also actively investing
in the film & television sector.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">“What is wonderful to see in this shifting landscape is that intelligent,
pioneering black women are taking the helm of massive productions,” he says. “</span><span style="background: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Watching as resilient, innovative
African women rise to the highest ranks despite historically embedded
challenges fills me with excitement for the opportunities the future may bring
for my own daughter.”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“Often the challenge is that black women simply be given the correct
platform and be allowed to excel. Something traditional corporate South Africa
- who still has a hold on the Film & TV Industry - is slow to embrace.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Whilst there is no doubt that the industry is still structurally
flawed, steps need to be taken to ensure that the South African Film & TV
Industry of the future is a more inclusive space for everyone. It is the
combination of policy changes, the DTIC’s incentive initiative, and the passion
and drive of trusted film authorities like Wandile that will see the industry
progress to an inclusive future.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial-and-non-financial-support/incentives/film-incentive/south-african-film-and-television-production-incentive-3/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">http://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial-and-non-financial-support/incentives/film-incentive/south-african-film-and-television-production-incentive-3/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-56565274135921065012018-12-13T14:39:00.001-08:002018-12-13T14:39:07.487-08:00Proudly SA Teams Up With Spider-Man <br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In what seems an unlikely connection, Proudly South African and
its dedicated online shopping portal, </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.rsamade.co.za/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">www.RSAMade.co.za</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> have partnered
with Sony Movies SA in a special promotion ahead of the release of the
blockbuster movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, scheduled to go on circuit
on 14 December.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In this movie you don’t need a mask to be a hero - Spider-Man is
everyone and Proudly SA is appealing to all South Africans this festive season
and beyond to be a local hero by choosing to support local products and
services.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The competition, being run online, invites shoppers to spend
R1 000 or more on any Proudly South African purchase on </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.rsamade.co.za/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">www.rsamade.co.za</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> and stand the
chance to win an RSAMade shopping voucher worth R1 000. In addition, every
week from now until the promotion closed on 29 December, chosen lucky winners
will receive a Spider-Verse hamper and movie tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sony Marketing Manager said, “We’re excited about this unique partnership
between RSAMade and Sony’s ground-breaking film SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE
SPIDER-VERSE. Just as the film highlights the limitless possibilities of
the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask, we look forward to the
association with the limitless possibilities that the RSAMade platform has to
offer.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Proudly SA’s CEO, Eustace Mashimbye said, “We
are turning our partnership with the massive international Spider-Man property into
a focus on everything that is local. Everything on our dedicated online
shopping platform </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.rsamade.co.za/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.rsamade.co.za</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
where the promotion is running is Proudly South African, and we, together with our
partners are appealing to all South Africans to be local heroes and make buy
local choices, and assist the economy and job creation.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">RSAMade’s CEO, Karamba Jabbie added, “We are
excited to be part of this massive IP and to support and uplift our local
manufacturers together with Sony Movies SA, and so we encourage every South
African to be the hero of their own and support Proudly South Africa by buying
from www.rsamade.co.za . This helps many families ‘behind the scenes’. You
don’t need a mask to be a hero!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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be a huge box office hit over the holidays and movie go-ers are asked to be
reminded each time they see Spider-Man publicity that they don’t need a mask to
be a hero, they just need to BUY LOCAL on </span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://www.rsamade.co.za/">www.rsamade.co.za</a></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-17319954138340656442017-04-29T05:43:00.002-07:002017-04-29T05:43:41.638-07:00South African Film 'Inxeba' (The Wound) Hits The Big Screen In France<br />
Since its successful world premiere at The Sundance Film Festival and its European premiere as the opening film on the Panorama programme at the 67th Berlinale in Germany, South African Film 'Inxeba' (The Wound) released in theatres in France.<br />
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This is a film about the clash between tradition and modernity. This is the first feature film from writer-director John Trengrove, co-written by Thando Mgqolozana and Malusi Bengu.<br />
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It was released in 41 screens in France.<br />
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The film stars Nakhane Toure as Xolani, a lonely factory worker, who joins men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood.<br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-61083526390855846982015-12-15T07:51:00.002-08:002015-12-15T07:51:44.663-08:00Watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Ster-Kinekor’s IMAX Cinema For An Inter-Galactic Experience<br />
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Opening on 16<sup>th</sup> December 2016 you don’t have long
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This is the 7<sup>th</sup> instalment of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.starwars.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Star Wars">Star Wars Saga</a>.
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Ster-Kinekor has revealed that advanced bookings have
reached epic proportions. To date more
than 34 500 tickets have already been purchased. Of these pre-sales more than half the tickets
– 18 300 (as at 9 Dec) are for the
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="IMAX">IMAX 3D</a> experience which offers the most immersive experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are 6 IMAX theatres across <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa</a>. Gateway in Durban, The Grove in Pretoria,
CapeGate in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889%20(Cape%20Town)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cape Town">Cape Town</a>, Baywest Mall in PE, Cradlestone Mall in Krugersdorp and
the new IMAX at Eastgate in Johannesburg. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This time round Lucasfilm and visionary director <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Abrams" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="J. J. Abrams">J.J. Abrams</a>
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Boasting an all-star cast including Harrison Ford, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hamill" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Mark Hamill">Mark
Hamill</a>, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.carriefisher.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Carrie Fisher">Carrie Fisher</a>, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyongo’o, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.serkis.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Andy Serkis">Andy Serkis</a>, Max Von Sydow
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-80126095663593960422015-10-28T12:05:00.001-07:002015-10-28T12:05:23.047-07:00Books at Berlinale - Turn your book into a film - deadline 19 November 2015<br />
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Books at <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.berlinale.de/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Berlin International Film Festival">Berlinale</a>: Call for Book Submissions – Deadline 19
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Looking to get your book made into a film? Then this might
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10 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Book">books</a> will be selected during the ‘Books at Berlinale’
networking event in February. These
pre-selected novels will be pitched to an audience of around 120
internationally established producers.
The presentation is followed by a networking event where contacts with
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You should be the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_rights" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film rights">film rights</a> holder of the novel. Your book
proposal should be a best-selling or brand new yet to be published novel with
great potential for screen adaptation.
An English translation should exist to be handed out to interested
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Most producers work in the independent arthouse sector. Your book should be suitable for this sector.
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-76083884184358133392015-10-26T00:59:00.001-07:002015-10-26T00:59:32.360-07:00Record Opening Days of Pre-Ticket Sales at Ster-Kinekor for Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />
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Bookings opened on Monday, 19 October and a record number of
2299 tickets were snapped up on the first day.
This is the highest number of tickets sold on the first day of bookings’
opening in Ster-Kinekor’s <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recorded_history" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Recorded history">recorded history</a>.
Of this total 1387 were booked for the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMAX" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="IMAX">IMAX 3D</a>. The previous record for the first day of
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Awakens opens nationwide on 16 December in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa</a>.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-62199792854680175482015-08-11T06:17:00.001-07:002015-08-11T06:17:51.774-07:00Interview with Fulu Mugovhani <br />
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Ayanda. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I studied first and then got a part in ‘<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_King" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="The Lion King">The
Lion King</a>’ which took me to Hong Kong.
It was a great experience to be in the theatre. I came back to SA and TV opportunities came
up. I had a part in Scandal and that
taught me a lot. It’s a different
genre. You learn different ways of acting. You have to believe in the story. It taught
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nthathi called me, she suggested me. Sara Blecher saw me. She allowed me the process. We had to rehearse and workshop. Ayanda is almost in every frame. I had to tell her story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Method_acting" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Method acting">method actor</a>?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m not a method actor. I work on imagination. It’s through imagination. I had to imagine Ayanda’s father has passed
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do you think of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Durban International Film Festival">Durban International Film Festival</a>?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m looking at <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.1,-118.333333333&spn=0.1,0.1&q=34.1,-118.333333333%20(Hollywood)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Hollywood">Hollywood</a> and also
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.7558333333,-73.9863888889&spn=0.01,0.01&q=40.7558333333,-73.9863888889%20(Broadway%20theatre)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Broadway theatre">Broadway</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Say it but live it. You have to work hard. Believe in yourself. You need to reassure yourself. Not everyone has the opportunity to
study. You must make sure that you are
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other films that showed at DIFF visit </span><a href="file:///C:/Users/Fred/Downloads/Umhlanga%20%20Life/www.durbanfilmfest.co.za"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">www.durbanfilmfest.co.za</span></a><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-6642170776201466642015-08-02T10:57:00.000-07:002015-08-02T10:57:09.248-07:00Durban International Film Festival Award Winners 2015<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">The international jury this year was led by former Manager of the DIFF and current Director of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://sff.org.au/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Sydney Film Festival">Sydney Film Festival</a>, Nashen Moodley and included prolific and award-winning <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South African</a> filmmaker Robbie Thorpe, South African producer of numerous award-winning films who sits on the advisory panel for NFVF, Moroba Nkawe and award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, Newton Aduaka.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The South African feature film jury consisted of film-makers Lizelle Bischoff, Thandeka Zwana and Jenna Cato Bass while the documentary jurors were film-makers Annalet Steenkamp and Sylvia Vollenhoven and the short film jurors were film-makers Darryl Els, Zandi Tisani and Terrence Dalisu Ngobese.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b style="font-size: large;">Best Feature Film - </b><i style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunrise</b></i><span style="font-size: medium;"> directed by Partho Sen-Gupta. </span></div>
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<b style="font-size: large;">Best South African Feature Film - </b><b style="font-size: large;"><i>Necktie Youth</i></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> directed by Sibs Shongwe-La Mer, </span></div>
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<b style="font-size: large;"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.oscars.org/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature">Best Documentary</a></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> and </span><b style="font-size: large;">Best SA Documentary</b><span style="font-size: medium;"> - </span><b style="font-size: large;"><i>Beats of the Antonov</i></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> directed by Hajooj Kuka and </span><b style="font-size: large;"><i>The Dream of the Shahrazad</i></b><span style="font-size: medium;"> directed by Francois Verster, respectively. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Best Actor - </b></span><b style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Didier Michon</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"> for his performance in <b><i>Fevers </i></b>directed by Hicham Ayouch </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Best Actress - </b> <b>Anissa Daoud</b> for <b><i>Tunisian Spring</i></b> directed by Raja Amari.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Best African <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Short film">Short Film</a></span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> award went to <b><i>The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometre 375 </i></b>directed by Omar el Zohairy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Best South African Short Film - </b></span><b style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Unomalanga and The Witch</span></i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;">Production Merit Award</b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;">, - <b>R</b></span><b style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: large;"><i>ights of Passage</i></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>Best Screenplay Award - </b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Sabrina </span></b></span><b style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Compeyron</b><b style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> and David Constantin for</b><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><b style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Sugar Cane Shadows</i></b><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> directed by David Constantin.</span></div>
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<b style="font-size: large;">Jean-Marc Ferriere</b><span style="font-size: medium;">, took the honours for <b>Best Cinematography</b> “for creating a distinctive, atmospheric, highly-crafted and visually dynamic world depicted almost entirely in the dark”, in<b><i>Sunrise</i></b> directed by Partho Sen-Gupta.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Special Mention for Direction</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> was made of <b>Kivu Ruhorahoza</b> for <b><i>Things Of The Aimless Wanderer</i></b>, “for a courageous and single-minded attempt by a director harnessing all means at his disposal to tell a personal, intricate and political story.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A <b>Special Mention for Best Film</b> was given to <b><i>Tunisian Spring</i></b> by Raja Amari, “for it’s powerful depiction of an event that has, and continues to have, resonance in the world.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Democrats</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">directed by Camilla Nielsson<i>, </i>got a<i> </i><b>Special Mention for a Documentary,</b> which is “commended for putting a human face on a story that is complex and sometimes almost opaque.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The <b>Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Award</b> for the film that best reflects human rights issues which comes with a cash prize of R10 000 donated by the Artists for the Human Rights Trust went to <b><i>The Shore Break</i></b>, directed by Ryley Grunenwald. The jury citation reads “The film powerfully portrays a struggle within a local community regarding foreign mining rights in a pristine environment…(and) concisely and movingly uncovers this complex and urgent matter, which is still under investigation and in need of public support.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A further <b>Amnesty International Durban Human Rights Honorary Award </b>was given to<b> <i>The Look of Silence</i> </b>directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, a film that “bravely uncovers the genocide in Indonesia in the 1960’s.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The jurors for these awards were Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Betty Rawheath, Professor Lindy Stiebel and Coral Vinsen, convener of the jury panel.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Arterial Network’s <b>Artwatch Africa Award,</b> for an African film that meaningfully engages with the issues of freedom of expression, went to <b><i>Beats of the Antonov</i></b>, directed by Hajooj Kuka, who was presented a cash prize of R15 000. The jury citation said “This compelling film shows how the power of music, dancing and culture sustains the displaced people living in the remote war-ravaged areas of Southern Sudan.”<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Jury included Junaid Ahmed, Gcina Mhlophe, René Alicia Smith, and Peter Rorvik.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The DIFF Audience Award went to <b><i>The Shore Break</i></b> directed by Ryley Grunenwald.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Restless Talent Management, the first global management company to focus on African talent, will be hosting its Restless Pitch event for the second time at this year’s 6<sup>th</sup> edition of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> FilmMart (DFM), a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Durban International Film Festival">Durban International Film Festival</a> (DIFF) and the Durban Film Office (DFO) developmental initiative for African filmmakers which is funded by the City of Durban. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Since its inaugural edition at DFM 2014, The Restless Pitch has been held successfully around the world (Film Africa London, Zimbabwe International Film Festival, AFRIFF, New York Africa <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_festival" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film festival">Film Festival</a>, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_Nigeria" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Cinema of Nigeria">Nollywood</a> Week Paris), providing African filmmakers with the opportunity to put their best projects forward.</span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Restless Pitch will take place Monday July 20<sup>st</sup> from 2pm to 4pm at Southern Sun Elangeni hotel, the festival precinct for both the DFM and DIFF. As a new feature for DFM 2015, Restless Talent Management will also be hosting a “How To Pitch” workshop on Friday July 17 from 2pm to 3pm as a lead up to The Restless Pitch on Monday.</span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Candidates will be randomly selected among the filmmakers willing to pitch, and each will have 3 minutes to present their best idea for a feature film or TV show in front of a panel of experts that will include Restless Talent Management’s Tendeka Matatu and Thandeka Zwana, Producer of DIFF’s opening film AYANDA Terry Pheto, Award-winning Nigerian actor and lead in AYANDA OC Ukeje, Head of Production and Development at the National Film and Video Foundation Vuyo Sokupa, Head of International Acquisitions at XYZ Films Todd Brown, Award-winning producer Elias Ribeiro, Acquisitions Content Coordinator at MNet Mbalenhle Ntuli and Berlinale Festival Programmer Dorothee Wenner.</span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The filmmaker with the most promising, interesting and ultimately best idea put forward will win a one-on-one coaching session with Restless Talent Management at DFM, potentially leading to a representation deal for his or her project. </span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Since its inception at DFM 2014, The Restless Pitch has become the leading platform for African filmmakers to engage with industry influencers. Over the past year we have successfully hosted the pitch at a number of established festivals around the world. We are excited to be back at DFM and look forward to hosting a lively and rewarding event” says Tendeka Matatu, co-founder and CCO of Restless Global.</span><span lang="EN-US"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The 6<sup>th</sup> DFM is set to take place on 17 – 20 July 2015 at Durban’s Elangeni Tsogo Sun Hotel, alongside the Durban International Film Festival which is set for 16 – 26 July. </span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-90915200769054846762015-06-30T05:10:00.000-07:002015-06-30T05:10:00.443-07:00The Shore Break for Durban International Film Festival 2015 <br />
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The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Documentary film">documentary</a> 'The Shore Break' by Riley Grunenwald just won the prestigious Backsberg Audience Choice Award at Encounters South African International Documentary Festival for best South African Film.<br />
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This documentary follows the dilemma faced by a rural community on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa's</a> Wild Coast as to whether to support or resist a proposed titanium mining project and a national tolled highway. </div>
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Director Grunenwald says she is thrilled with the award.<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Director of 'The Shore Break' Ryley Grunenwald<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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'The Shore Break' which was a project in the 2013 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> FilmMart will have its co-premiere at the 36th <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Durban International Film Festival">Durban International Film Festival</a> on July 18, 2015 with four screenings during the festival which runs from July 16 to 26.<div>
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For more info on the film visit: <a href="http://www.theshorebreakmovie.com/">www.theshorebreakmovie.com</a></div>
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Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theshorebreakmovie">www.facebook.com/theshorebreakmovie</a></div>
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Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/theshorebreak">twitter.com/theshorebreak</a></div>
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Durban Film Festival: <a href="http://www.durbanfilmfestival.co.za/">www.durbanfilmfestival.co.za</a></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-26881281324894709522015-06-25T11:37:00.001-07:002015-06-25T11:37:55.970-07:00Interview with Eddie Edwards - Director and Producer of Durban Beach Rescue<br />
This week I was invited to the Media Launch of the new show '<a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> Beach Rescue' a new reality type <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Documentary film">documentary</a> set along the Durban shoreline.<br />
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The show is a 10 part series set in Durban and follows Durban <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifeguard" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Lifeguard">lifeguards</a> and their daily routines. From saving distressed bathers to dealing with verbal abuse, each day is an adventure.<br />
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I sat down with the Director of the show, Eddie Edwards and asked him about what it takes to shoot a documentary:<br />
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The KZN Film Commission were great, they helped us out with some funding, they also helped us out with all of the procedures of working on this project in Durban.<br />
The Durban Film Office helped us out with dealing with the City.<br />
The City of Durban were great in allowing us access all over and helping us film on the beaches.<br />
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It's not the end of the world when you are turned down. A project has a life.<br />
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This took two and a half years to develop.<br />
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<b>Durban Beach Rescue Premieres Saturday July 4th at 8pm <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.travelchannel.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Travel Channel">Travel Channel</a> DStv Channnel 179</b><br />
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The executive producer of the show is Bronwyn Berry from Ruby Rocket Media.<br />
For more info visit their website: <a href="http://rubyrocket.tv/">http://rubyrocket.tv/</a><br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-34901294955642516742015-06-15T12:59:00.000-07:002015-06-15T12:59:16.692-07:00SA Film 'Ayanda' announced as DIFF's opening night film<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">The highly anticipated <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South African</a> film </span><b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">Ayanda,</b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> directed by Sara Blecher and produced by Real Eyes in association with Leading Lady Productions, has been announced as the opening night film of the 36</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Durban International Film Festival">Durban International Film Festival</a> (DIFF) which takes place from 16 to 26 July this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">Set in the vibrant, Afropolitan community of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556%20(Johannesburg)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Johannesburg">Johannesburg</a>’s Yeoville, <b>Ayanda</b> is a coming-of-age story of a twenty-one year old Afro-hipster, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> she has to fight to save her late father’s legacy – a motor repair shop - when it is threatened with closure</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">. She’s thrown into a world of greasy overalls, gender stereotypes and abandoned vintage cars once loved, now in need of a young woman’s re-inventive touch to bring them back to life again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">“We are pleased that this feel-good film will open this year’s festival,” says Pedro Pimenta, Director of the DIFF. “The opening film of this, the most prestigious international film event in SA, needs to reflect a clear priority established by the festival to reach and develop local audiences.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">“The recently published NFVF report on audiences in this country, is very informative and revealing in that while the industry has been successfully structured and supported from all quarters to allow a regular flow of SA content, much still needs to be done for this content to reach local audiences. By once again opening the DIFF with a strong SA film, we endorse this objective.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">This is the second opening night film at DIFF for director Sara Blecher. Her film </span><b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">Otelo Burning</b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> opened the 2011 edition of DIFF to critical acclaim. “We are very proud of Ayanda and are thrilled to have it selected as the opening film at this year’s festival.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">The film had a very successful screening in Cannes last month and we look forward to screening it to festival-goers in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a>,” says Blecher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">“Ayanda celebrates the diversity of our country and revels in the fact that we are a multi-cultural, colourful and exciting melting pot of Africa,” says co-producer Terry Pheto.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">“With this film we have tried to capture the Afropolitan nature of our country and the energy of its people.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">“What is also particularly encouraging in terms of the South African <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film industry">film industry</a> is that the film, originally titled, </span><b style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">Andani and the Mechanic</b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">, was a project in the 2013 Durban FilmMart, the co-production and finance forum of the DIFF and the Durban Film Office.”</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">says Pimenta. “The film is one of five titles that have been part of the DFM process over the years that will be screened this year at DIFF.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;">The festival includes more than 200 theatrical screenings and a full seminar and workshop programme, as well as the Wavescapes Film Festival, and various industry initiatives, including the 8th Talents Durban (presented in cooperation with the Berlinale Talents) and the 6<sup>th</sup>Durban FilmMart co-production market (presented in partnership with the Durban Film Office). For more information go to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.durbanfilmfestival.co.za/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.durbanfilmfest.co.za</a>.</span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-57490636414078858222015-05-29T03:22:00.000-07:002015-05-29T03:22:01.474-07:00Opportunity for South African and International Film Directors for Cannes <br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Cannes 2015 saw the launch of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa</a> Film Factory 2016. This move marks a great opportunity for South African <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_director" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film director">film Directors</a> and the industry as whole.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Cannes South African Film Factory will provide an opportunity for four (4) SA directors and four (4) international directors to collectively produce four (4) <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Short film">short films</a> that would have a greater opportunity of screening at the official Cannes program next year. “This is the fourth programme we’re running since our launch. We’ve produced successful projects that have received rave reviews internationally, as well as being screened at the Cannes official programme, says Dominique Welinski from the Cannes Film Factory.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Local directors have five weeks to apply for this life changing opportunity. “Our selection process comprises a short list to ten directors, which will be followed by in-depth interviews at the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> international Film Festival. This is where we will select the four qualifying directors, says Jeremy Nathan of Zidaka. Carol Coetzee KZN Film Commission CEO adds that “the programme is indeed a great platform to showcase not only what South African directors can do, but also what the country has to offer, particularly Durban as all the four films will be shot in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.5763888889,30.5763888889&spn=0.01,0.01&q=-30.5763888889,30.5763888889%20(KwaZulu-Natal)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="KwaZulu-Natal">KwaZulu Natal</a>.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">“We are proud to be associated with such a massive opportunity that will up skill our youth. The NFVF strives for an industry that is constantly growing, and this programme provides exactly that as it will uplift our talent, showcase the country as well as create collaboration,” says NFVF CEO Zama Mkosi.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">In conclusion, Edouard Waintrop says that “the filmmaker, as an artist is a lonely person and often very individualistic. Dominique and I therefore came up with an idea to pair directors to work together, an idea that has resulted in great productions from Taiwan, Nordic Countries and Chile. We look forward to working with South Africans.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Directors who wish to participate in this programme have five weeks to apply, and need to have a strong feature concept attached to their motivation, a producer must be attached, and need to have directed one short film, a first <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feature_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Feature film">feature film</a>, or a documentary. They can be between the ages of 23 and 35 years old. They need to be available to participate in a workshop during the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Durban International Film Festival">Durban International Film Festival</a> in July, and be available to film in October and November, 2015. The films will premier at the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=43.5508611111,7.01725&spn=0.01,0.01&q=43.5508611111,7.01725%20(Cannes%20Film%20Festival)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cannes Film Festival">Cannes Film Festival</a> in 2016.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">AFDA Durban has offered its edit facilities for postproduction. Media Film Services and Sound Surfers, Hollard Film Guarantors and Cote Ouest Audiovisual and Instit Francais are all official partners.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The selection of the 4 directors will take place at the beginning of the Durban International Film Festival by the partners. More information on how to apply and criteria can be downloaded on the Film Factory website.</span></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-78398145991961576582015-04-28T02:32:00.001-07:002015-04-28T02:32:16.066-07:00Win Exclusive Avengers Hampers With Mountain Dew <br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-58352146275742475162015-03-26T05:21:00.001-07:002015-03-26T05:21:23.550-07:00The Royal Ballet Comes To The Big Screen With Cinema Nouveau<br />
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<i><span style="color: black;">‘Absurdist, dark and almost beyond praise: Christopher Wheeldon's take on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Carroll" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Lewis Carroll">Lewis Carroll</a> is a dazzling extravaganza’ </span></i><b><span style="color: black;">– The Telegraph </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Cambria Math', serif;">⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">All the beauty, grace and magic of the ballet will soon be enjoyed on the big screen, thanks to a screening partnership between Cinema Nouveau and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Ballet" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="The Royal Ballet">The Royal Ballet</a> in London. Following on the success of the screening of ‘live’ theatre, opera and art exhibitions, lovers of the arts will now be able to enjoy wonderful ‘live’ ballet productions from The Royal Ballet at Cinema Nouveau theatres in Johannesburg (Rosebank Mall), Pretoria (Brooklyn Mall), <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> (Gateway) and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889%20(Cape%20Town)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cape Town">Cape Town</a> (V&A Waterfront).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">A season of five famous ballets will be screened over the next few months, and launches with a ballet that will appeal to audiences of all ages. <b><i>Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland</i></b>, adapted from the delightful book by Lewis Carroll, releases exclusively at Cinema Nouveau from Saturday, 28 March, with limited screenings. The other ballets to be screened include<b><i>Swan Lake </i></b>(02 May),<b><i> Romeo & Juliet </i></b>(06 June),<b><i> La Fille mal gardée </i></b>(27 June) and<b><i> The Winter’s Tale </i></b>(08 August).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tumble down the rabbit hole with The Royal Ballet with an exhilarating performance of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s magical <b><i>Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland</i></b><i>. </i>His version of the ballet first </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">arrived on the stage in 2011, with a burst of colour, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. It was The Royal Ballet’s first new full-length work since 1995 and was greeted with delight by audiences.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exuding a girlish charm, Alice, danced by American Principal Sarah Lamb, encounters a cast of extraordinary characters including the gardeners’ boy, Federico Bonelli, who later becomes her Knave of Hearts as they dance a tender and loving<i>pas de</i> <i>deux </i>of delicate beauty.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is also the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">highly-strung Queen of Hearts, who performs an hilarious send-up of <i>The Sleeping Beauty</i>'s famous Rose Adage, dancing playing cards, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">the jittery White Rabbit and the quirky tap-dancing Mad Hatter.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">But the ballet does not avoid the darker undercurrents of Lewis Carroll’s story – a nightmarish kitchen, an eerily disembodied <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheshire_Cat" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Cheshire Cat">Cheshire Cat</a> and the unhinged tea party are all created in vivid detail.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The familiar story is reimagined with quirky designs by Bob Crowley as we follow Alice into Wonderland across a lake of tears, playing croquet with flamingos and hedgehogs, and attending the deranged tea party. Drawing upon a wealth of theatrical effects, projection and puppetry are used to visualise the grinning Cheshire Cat and the sinuous Caterpillar with his 16 legs of ballet dancers <i>en pointe</i> to create a mesmerising world of enchantment.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A feast for the senses, Wheeldon’s spectacular ballet brings to life Lewis Carroll’s famous story with a menagerie of colours, characters and compelling choreography. Joby Talbot’s lively score </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">combines contemporary sound worlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to provide the perfect accompaniment to the ballet with sparkling idiosyncrasy. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative sets and costumes draw on puppetry, projections and masks to make Wonderland wonderfully real.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland</span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">was the first full ballet created for the Company since 1995 and premiered in 2011 with sold-out world performances. The live screening on Tuesday 16 December was captured for release on cinema screens worldwide.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland </span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">releases on South African screens on Saturday, 28 March, for four screenings only – on 28 March, 01 and 02 April at 19:30 and on 29 March at 14:30 – at Cinema Nouveau theatres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. Bookings are now open, and the running time of this production is 2hrs, 55mins (including two intervals).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">For booking information on the Royal Ballet’s <b><i>Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, </i></b>visit <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.cinemanouveau.co.za/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.cinemanouveau.co.za</a></span></u> or<a href="http://sterkinekor.mobi/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sterkinekor.mobi</a>. Folllow us on Twitter @nouveaubuzz or on Facebook at Cinema Nouveau. Download the Ster-Kinekor App on any Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and Blackberry smart phones for updates, news and to book from your mobile. For queries, call TicketLine on 0861 Movies (668 437).</span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-12051495557974227352015-02-03T06:20:00.001-08:002015-02-03T06:20:59.476-08:00The Other Man Releases In The USA 6 Feb 2015<br />
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This documentary on the life of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._W._de_Klerk" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="F. W. de Klerk">FW de Klerk</a> is made by a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_American" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Swiss American">Swiss American</a> filmmaker.<br />
Many films have been made on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.nelsonmandela.org/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Nelson Mandela">Nelson Mandela</a> but few have focused on<br />
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Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHOp9dkn5Rg<br />
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The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Documentary_film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Documentary film">documentary features</a> in-depth interviews with former <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_South_Africa" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="President of South Africa">South African President</a><br />
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thabo_Mbeki" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Thabo Mbeki">Thabo Mbeki</a> and many others.<br />
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Director and Producer: <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Rossier" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Nicolas Rossier">Nicolas Rossier</a><br />
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Rossier is an award-winning Swiss American filmmaker. His work has appeared on<br />
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/cnn" rel="twitter" target="_blank" title="CNN">CNN</a> and Al Jazeera. <br />
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For more info: <a href="http://www.barakaproductions.com/">www.barakaproductions.com</a><br />
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The Co Producer is Naashon Zaik who is himself an accomplished South African film producer and director.<br />
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For more info: <a href="http://www.naashon.co.za/">www.naashon.co.za</a><br />
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The documentary opens February 6, 2015 at Quad Cinemas and has a limited release nationwide in the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=38.8833333333,-77.0166666667&spn=10.0,10.0&q=38.8833333333,-77.0166666667%20(United%20States)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="United States">United States</a>.<br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-7124204796963578552015-01-20T23:53:00.000-08:002015-01-20T23:55:26.153-08:00Review an Oscar-nominated film and you could win courtesy of Cinema Nouveau<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">‘<i>OSCAR BUZZ</i>’ HOTS UP WITH 2015 OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Watch an Oscar-nominated film. Post your review. Win great prizes with Cinema Nouveau…<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Six nominations for <b><i>American Sniper. </i></b>Nine nominations for <b><i>Birdman. </i></b>Six for <b><i>Boyhood. </i></b>Two for <b><i>Selma. </i></b>Nine for <b><i>The Grand Budapest Hotel. </i></b>Eight for <b><i>The Imitation Game. </i></b>Five for <b><i>The Theory of Everything. </i></b>Five for <b><i>Whiplash.<u></u><u></u></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">What were your 2015 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.oscars.org/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Academy Award">Oscar nomination</a> predictions for <i><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.oscars.org/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Academy Award for Best Picture">Best Picture</a> </i>but, more importantly, which films do you think will walk away with the golden statues come Oscar night on Sunday, 22 February? Cinema Nouveau is lining up the Oscar-nominated films over the next two months for your viewing pleasure, and we want to know what <b>you</b> think of each film.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">“We’ve all read the critics’ reviews of these films. But, what we are looking for is <b>your review</b> of the Oscar-nominated films – to display in our cinemas, on the big screen and posted on our social media platforms, for the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South African</a> movie-loving community to see, share and comment on,” says Lola Gallant, Brand Manager of Cinema Nouveau at <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ster-Kinekor" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ster-Kinekor">Ster-Kinekor</a> Theatres.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">According to the experts and movie critics, ‘awards season’ for the best of the best in the movie industry for 2014 is still wide open, but the excitement is mounting. The Golden Globes’ winners were announced amid much fanfare from Beverly Hills on 11 January. The red carpet for the Baftas is currently being brushed up for those awards on 08 February and, with the 2015 Oscar nominations just in, the golden statues are being polished for the 87<sup>th</sup> Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/actuallynph" rel="twitter" target="_blank" title="Neil Patrick Harris">Neil Patrick Harris</a>, from Hollywood on 22 February.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Who do you think is going to lay their hands on those coveted Oscar statues? Were the winning films, directors, actors, actresses, directors, producers, composers and so on, worthy recipients of the industry’s highest honour, in your view?<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">As the countdown begins, Cinema Nouveau wants you to join in this year’s ‘<b><i>Oscar Buzz’. </i></b> Watch any of the Oscar-nominated films in the Best Picture and other categories, post your short, sharp and pithy review on Facebook or Twitter – using the hashtag <i>#OscarBuzz</i> – and you could be in line to win some great weekly prizes: 35 in total over the seven-week period. The competition runs from this Friday, 16 January till 09 March 2015.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Apart from the weekly prizes - the winning review block-mounted and displayed in the foyers of the four Cinema Nouveau complexes in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556%20(Johannesburg)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Johannesburg">Johannesburg</a> (Rosebank Mall), Pretoria (Brooklyn Mall), Durban (Gateway) and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889%20(Cape%20Town)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cape Town">Cape Town</a> (<a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9030555556,18.4227777778&spn=0.01,0.01&q=-33.9030555556,18.4227777778%20(Victoria%20%26%20Alfred%20Waterfront)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Victoria & Alfred Waterfront">V&A Waterfront</a>) – one lucky person will be the recipient of the grand prize: the Cinema Nouveau Reviewer of 2015.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The winner of this prestigious title will be selected by the Ster-Kinekor marketing team based on the best Oscar-nominated movie review posted on Facebook or Twitter using <i>#OscarBuzz. </i>The prize is a much sought after Ster-Kinekor Movie Premiere Card that entitles the winner for free films at any Cinema Nouveau or Ster-Kinekor cinema for one year! The Cinema Nouveau Reviewer of 2015 will also be a special guest at pre-release screenings of select titles and premiers hosted by South Africa’s leading cinema chain.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Says Gallant: “South Africans love the movies, and they love watching their favourite actors doing what they do best on the big screen. As the 2015 Oscar season officially kicks off today with this year’s Academy Award nominations, we are inviting everyone to join in the excitement and anticipation that is the Oscars, by watching these great films and sharing their views on them.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Of the <i>Best Picture</i> nominations, two released during 2014, one is currently on circuit, while the remaining five nominated films will be released over the next two months. This is a true reflection that we have access to the best commercial and art-house films, and that the only way to appreciate them fully is to watch them on our big screens at Cinema Nouveau and Ster-Kinekor,” comments Gallant.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><i>Oscar Nominees announced today, 15 January 2015:<u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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Eight films have been nominated for <i>Best Picture</i>, offering local movie-lovers a feast of the best of the best on the big screen at Cinema Nouveau and Ster-Kinekor. They are:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b><i>Birdman – </i></b>released on 09 January 2015<b><i><u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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<b><i>Boyhood – </i></b>released in 2014<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b><i>Selma – </i></b>releases on 06 February 2015<u></u><u></u></div>
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<b><i>The Grand Budapest Hotel – </i></b>released in 2014<b><i><u></u><u></u></i></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">“As we start the countdown to the 87<sup>th</sup> Academy Awards ceremony, we invite you to watch the best of film in the best environment – the comfort of one of our cinemas. Join in the ‘<b><i>Oscar Buzz</i></b>’ by posting your review. We would love to know what you think of each of the nominated films, and who you think is taking an Oscar home this year,” concludes Gallant.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Follow the ‘<b><i>Oscar Buzz’</i></b> with Cinema Nouveau on Facebook – Cinema Nouveau or on Twitter @nouveaubuzz<i>. </i>Join the conversation and post your reviews using <i>#OscarBuzz</i>. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">For booking information, download the <b>Ster-Kinekor App</b> on any Nokia, Samsung Android, iPhone and Blackberry smart phone to download the latest updates and news, and to book tickets from your handset. Visit <a href="http://www.cinemanouveau.co.za/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.cinemanouveau.co.za</a> or<a href="http://sterkinekor.mobi/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sterkinekor.mobi</a>. Follow us on Twitter <b>@nouveaubuzz</b> and on Facebook at <b>Cinema Nouveau. </b>For information and queries, call Ticketline on 0861 Movies (668 437).<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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The full list of 2015 Oscar nominees can be found at: <span style="color: #1f497d;"><a href="http://oscar.go.com/nominees" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://oscar.go.com/nominees</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-84919259509164809782015-01-08T02:11:00.000-08:002015-01-08T02:11:05.922-08:00Take a look at Gloria <br />
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Set in Santiago, Chile, this Spanish-language drama (with English sub-titles) centres on Gloria (Paulina Garcia), a vivacious 58-year-old divorcee with grown children who have moved out of the house.<u></u><u></u></div>
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With no desire to spend her days and nights alone wallowing in self- pity, she decides to go out every night to the singles' clubs in hopes of meeting new people. After countless nights of emptiness and disappointment, Gloria meets ex-naval officer Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez) and immediately has romantic feelings towards him.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Finally happy and in a serious relationship, Gloria finds herself having to face her past and becoming open to the future.<u></u><u></u></div>
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DIRECTED BY Sebastian Lelio<u></u><u></u></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-73027237066470132472015-01-07T06:33:00.001-08:002015-01-07T06:33:22.633-08:00First Look - Ant Man Trailer <br />
Here it is the first full size view of Ant-Man<br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-71135529351138593912014-12-09T05:26:00.000-08:002014-12-09T05:26:33.390-08:00Call for Entries for Open Cities Doc Fest and for Durban International Film Festival - Watch EFC Free at Ster Kinekor <br />
Open Cities Doc Fest<br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">They accept both short films and features, and submissions close 2 Feb 2015. </span></div>
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<a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban, South Africa</a>: The Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) will celebrate its 36th edition from 16 to 26 July 2015. Presenting over 250 screenings of cutting-edge cinema from around the world, with a special focus on films from South Africa and Africa, the festival exhibits films in a diversity of venues around the city. DIFF is the premiere platform for the launch of African films and a key gateway to the African film industry. The festival also includes a local and international awards component.</div>
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Only films completed in 2014 and 2015 will be considered, and there is no charge for entry. Submissions will be accepted with either a DVD SCREENER or an ONLINE SCREENER. All submissions must be entered via the <em>DIFF Visitor Page</em> online at <a href="http://vp.eventival.eu/cca" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">vp.eventival.eu/cca</a>. In order to submit a film, an account needs to be created if this has not already been done in previous years. The deadline for all entries (short films, documentaries and feature fiction films), including delivery of screeners, is <strong>20 March 2015</strong>.</div>
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The extensive seminar and workshop programme featuring local and international filmmakers and industry professionals will include the 8th Talents Durban programme (17 to 21 July), in cooperation with Berlinale Talents, and the 6th Durban FilmMart (17 to 20 July), in partnership with the Durban Film Office, as well as various other streams of programming.</div>
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Specific streams of programming for 2015 will include a focus on climate change, as well as films that explore our relationship to the earth’s changing ecology. “We are very excited about receiving a wealth of challenging and high quality films from around the world,” says festival manager Peter Machen. “We also welcome engagement with current and potential partners who support the development of cinema in Africa and beyond. Such collaboration is a major part of the festival and helps to provide filmmakers and the public with a programme of brilliant films and a solid development programme.”</div>
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For more information check out the festival <a href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/2015submission-faq/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Submission FAQs</a> or visit: <a href="http://www.durbanfilmfest.co.za/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.durbanfilmfest.co.za</a> or email <a href="mailto:diff@ukzn.ac.za" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">diff@ukzn.ac.za</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">For the final EFC event of 2014, Ster-Kinekor and EFC have teamed up to say thank you to all the loyal fans for the fantastic year. EFC 36: Allen vs. Groth is happening live at the Coca-Cola Dome on Thursday 11 December. Ster-Kinekor and EFC are giving away free tickets to all fans attending any of the Ster-Kinekor cinemas which are screening EFC 36 live.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you can’t be Hexagon-side for the live event at the Coca-Cola Dome, then booking your tickets for an exhilarating free EFC experience at Ster-Kinekor cinemas is easy. Simply call </span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437)</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to secure your seats. Don’t forget that the Ster-Kinekor broadcasts the full event of twelve live fights in full HD on the big screen.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The main <i>Ster-Kinekor Prelim Bout </i>for <b><i>EFC 36</i></b> will showcase the much-anticipated bout between two of the EFC’s best. Fighting out of Edenvale, Johannesburg, comes Gareth Sawyer</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, with two wins and no losses to his name, taking on Bloemfontein-based grizzly, Warren Allison, who boasts a four win streak. This is the main event of the <b><i>EFC 36</i></b> <i>Ster-Kinekor Prelim Bouts. </i>If you aren’t at the live event, the only other way you can catch this clash is at Ster-Kinekor cinemas. Watch this massive fight live, plus five more <i>Ster-Kinekor Prelim Bouts</i>, and all the action from the five main card bouts, on the big screen for an explosive MMA experience.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The exclusive <i>Ster-Kinekor Prelim Bouts </i>feature t</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">he following fights: Sawyer vs. Allison, Vermeulen vs. Grobbelaar, Visser vs. Hurter, Buthelezi vs. Mulumba, Lakobioze vs Calvert, Illunga vs Seabi and Coxen vs. Pritchard. The full fight card also features the main card bouts of: Allen vs Groth, Begattin vs Roodman, I. Kabesa vs Nienaber, Zulu vs F. Groenewald and Sebeko vs Cutendana.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cinema audiences are treated to all 12 of the scheduled fights as they take place, broadcast live in state-of-the-art digital projection, on the big screen. The following Ster-Kinekor cinemas will be going live from 16:45:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Fourways (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor East Rand Mall (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor The Zone@Rosebank (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Greenstone (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Cradlestone (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Maponya (Johannesburg)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Brooklyn (Pretoria)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Gateway (Durban)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Cavendish (Cape Town)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Cape Gate (Cape Town)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Tyger Valley (Cape Town)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">• Ster-Kinekor Mimosa (Bloemfontein)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cinema-goers receive a complimentary EFC event guide and live commentary throughout the event. <b><i>EFC 36, </i></b>is presented by BetXchange.com.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">To find out more about <b><i>EFC</i></b> events and to reserve your <b>free tickets</b> for </span><b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">EFC 36 </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">at your nearest Ster-Kinekor cinema, call</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"><b>Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437).</b> Download the SK App on any smart phone for updates, information and to make bookings. For information on other exciting promotions Ster-Kinekor has on offer, follow @sterkinekor on <b>Twitter</b> or<b>Facebook</b> at Ster-Kinekor Theatres, visit </span><a href="http://www.sterkinekor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">www.sterkinekor.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"> or <a href="http://sterkinekor.mobi/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sterkinekor.mobi</a>.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-57387785520519584262014-10-21T11:39:00.001-07:002014-10-21T11:39:40.218-07:00M-Net is looking for new local content <br />
<b>Opportunity For Filmmakers </b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.mnet.co.za/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="M-Net">M-Net</a> is looking for fresh, new local content and inviting <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Production_company" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Production company">production companies</a> and format creators to pitch their ideas for an original unscripted show that will provide blockbuster television <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/industry/Media_%26_Entertainment" rel="wikinvest" target="_blank" title="Media & Entertainment">entertainment</a> in 2015.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The pitching process, which is open to the entire industry, will commence in October 2014 and will consist of a 10 minute face-to-face pitch with M-Net’s commissioning team in both <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889%20(Cape%20Town)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cape Town">Cape Town</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-26.2044444444,28.0455555556%20(Johannesburg)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Johannesburg">Johannesburg</a>. While M-Net is definitely looking for compelling new reality shows, other unscripted genres will also be accepted.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">“Since changing the landscape of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_South_Africa" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Television in South Africa">South African television</a> in 2001 with Big Brother <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-26.2347972222,27.9823527778&spn=0.01,0.01&q=-26.2347972222,27.9823527778%20(2010%20FIFA%20World%20Cup)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="2010 FIFA World Cup">South Africa</a>, the country's first local version of an international reality show format, M-Net has continued to raise the bar with highly-acclaimed, first, exclusive local entertainment in HD,” says M-Net director, Victor Eckard, “but now it's game on to find ‘the next big thing’. We can't wait to see where this open pitch will take us.”</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As this new show will take its place alongside the superb local and international programmes on M-Net, it should have high production values, speaking to the needs of DStv Premium viewers who want to be entertained by slick, sophisticated, unpredictable and unique content for the entire family.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"What we definitely don't want is anything that is dated, old-fashioned or anything we've seen before. It's M-Net, after all," adds Eckard.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Producers and format creators who would like to book a time for their pitch can find the full brief here.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><a href="https://dstvo.wufoo.com/forms/10-minute-pitching-sessions-brief-2014/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://dstvo.wufoo.com/forms/<wbr></wbr>10-minute-pitching-sessions-<wbr></wbr>brief-2014/</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Please note that it is compulsory for producers to submit their show concept via this M-Net web portal too. No hard copies will be accepted.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Once the online submission is completed, producers will be contacted by the M-Net commissioning team to confirm a time slot for their pitch.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><a href="https://dstvo.wufoo.com/forms/10-minute-pitching-sessions-brief-2014/" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://dstvo.wufoo.com/forms/<wbr></wbr>10-minute-pitching-sessions-<wbr></wbr>brief-2014/</a>Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-58596234081245463212014-10-16T08:15:00.001-07:002014-10-16T08:15:52.565-07:00Film Review - The Great Beauty <br />
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The Great Beauty
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From the very beginning “La Grande Bellezza,” in English
“The Great Beauty” entices with its audacious scenes of Rome.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Perhaps all of this is a dream. The film may seem as Baroque
as in its sensibilities like Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of
Solitude,” we are in the presence of great theatre, the stage is the city,
Rome. If life is a dream, we are easily seduced by Sorrentino’s lush canvas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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From the high vistas of Rome, we travel through the facile
world of la dolce vita, although these darkened corners are less the world of
Fellini; yet showing a wistful but jaded detachment from all, namely a world
drenched in facades.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The main character, Jeb Gambardella, a latter-day Proust
without the cork-lined rooms; appears satiated by his life as the dilettante.
His character although constantly flitting from party to party represents an
older world, where sensory beauty, and art is everything.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gambardella is surrounded by the opposite side of the coin:
the nouveau riche. The contrast between the writer, his interior motives and
his destiny are uneasily juxtaposed to the new era. The shallow swans, swains
and chimeras of this Rome, an Italy of empty poseurs, indulge their media
fantasies, endless Bellusconi-like parties, reprises a large segment of the
film. The depths of the dark shades are really a beautiful meditation on loss,
life, death, memory, art which encourages a dance, an evocation most
satisfying, because it is a life involved in art. The visionary element of this
film charts the vagaries of modern Rome. Subtly played by all, especially Toni
Servillo as Gambardella; but we are drawn to the furies of the city, both good
and bad. This universe brings both creation, but also death. Fame, as some have
come to regard it, may be the disease of the age, while some find it difficult
to part from its allure. Gambardella seems ambivalent, although he is
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Rome resplendent is very fine indeed. In the hands of this
director we share in a very human fable. The body and life of man: his sadness,
his pride and his destiny unfold with the poignancy of the most fervent dreams.
“La Grande Bellezza” is full of life with many dazzling scenes. We might have a
vainglorious tale; the story of a modern Icarus, but my, how brightly he,
Gambardella burns. This is an old-fashioned film, but it is a truly Great one
in the European tradition. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-91646642884598411372014-10-09T10:54:00.001-07:002014-10-09T10:54:22.445-07:00You can contribute to the School Eye Health Project with Ster-Kinekor <br />
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<b><span lang="EN-ZA" style="font-size: 12pt;">The South African School Eye Health Project aims to screen 50 000 school children<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-ZA" style="font-size: 12pt;">in three years!<u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-ZA">Project will provide support to Government’s Integrated School Health Programme<u></u><u></u></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-ZA" style="font-size: 10pt;">(</span></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">At the launch of the School Eye Health Project today, World Sight Day, held at Ster-Kinekor Gateway in Durban, are (from left to right):</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Fiaz Mahomed, CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres; Prof Kovin Naidoo, Global Programme Director of the Brien Holden Vision Institute; Dr Nina Kriel, President of SAOA (South African Optometric Assn); Jayshree Naidoo, representing the KwaZulu-Natal Dept of Health; with some of the learners who attended the event this morning.)</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-ZA">Ster-Kinekor, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Durban - 09 October 2014: </span></b><span lang="EN-ZA">A young child sits in school, struggling to follow his lesson. The teacher’s notes on the blackboard are a blur, and the child, unable to see past his arm, soon gives up his attempts to concentrate. It seems his poor eyesight will cause him to fail yet another subject – or perhaps, like others in his position, he will drop out of school altogether.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Although a simple eye examination and a pair of spectacles would correct his vision, the lack of access to proper eye care and spectacles has placed him at a severe disadvantage. His avoidable blindness has impeded his learning, which will affect him for the rest of his life. And he is not alone.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">It is estimated that six out of every 10 children in South Africa with reduced vision can be corrected with glasses, yet only 20 percent of those children needing glasses, have them. Considering that up to 80% of what children learn is assimilated through their eyes (an estimate), any form of vision impairment can adversely affect a child’s educational growth. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">In an effort to address this urgent need, Ster-Kinekor Theatres’ CSI initiative, Vision Mission, has partnered with the Brien Holden Vision Institute, the Provincial Departments of Health and Education and the South African Optometric Association (SAOA), to launch the South African School Eye Health Project.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Launched on World Sight Day today (09 October), the School Eye Health Project aims to support the implementation of eye health services within the government’s national Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP). The project will provide eye care to thousands of disadvantaged learners in five provinces - KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and Gauteng.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Says </span><span lang="EN-ZA">Geraldine Engelman, CSI and projects manager of Ster-Kinekor Theatres: “During the three-year project, we plan to screen approximately 50 000 children, and provide free pairs of spectacles to at least 2 500 of those suffering from refractive error and low vision. We will also be launching various other initiatives including health promotions and educational messages to reach an even wider group of children and adults in the targeted provinces.”</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Working in association with various departments within each province, including the Departments of Health, Basic Education and Women, Children and People Living with Disabilities, the objectives of the partnership will be to:<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">According to Professor Kovin Naidoo, the Global Programme Director for the Brien Holden Vision Institute, the School Eye Health Project addresses a desperate need. “Our country faces many social and economic challenges. In such a context of competing needs, it is critical that civil society, business and government work together to address children’s needs, since they are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society especially in a climate of limited resources.</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">“The Brien Holden Vision Institute applauds the concern and caring that Ster-Kinekor and SAOA have shown in supporting government’s Integrated School Health Programme. This Public Private Partnership is a quality investment in the future of our children,” concluded the Professor.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Dr Nina Kriel, President of the SAOA, comments: “It is our wish to contribute to the elimination of avoidable vision impairment and blindness due to refractive error and low vision. Working with our partners in this initiative, it is our aim to render these much-needed services in public schools as a pilot programme initially, in partnership with the various provincial departments. Such an undertaking would not be possible without the valuable input from the private sector, and we are extremely grateful for their enthusiasm and contribution to the project.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">For Ster-Kinekor, sight is integral to appreciating the wonderful and magical world of cinema that is projected onto its big screens. “We are excited to be extending our Vision Mission programme into another area of eye health – the ISHP – and, with the assistance and commitment from our dedicated partners, to launch the South African School Eye Health Project. For us, it is a privilege to be in a position to raise awareness about the importance of eye health, specifically around the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness, and to give back to the communities in which we operate,” says Engelman.</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">The aims of Vision Mission are to contribute to the elimination of avoidable blindness in communities across South Africa, and to increase awareness of low vision as a major public health issue. The programme is also aligned to the World Health Organisation’s Universal Eye Health Global Action Plan 2014-2019.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">“Being able to walk into a darkened cinema and watch in wonder as a fantastical story unfolds before your eyes, in a larger-than-life format, is a wonderful experience. All our customers who enjoy watching films at our cinemas can also make a difference, simply by making a contribution to the Vision Mission project when purchasing their tickets,” states Engelman.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-ZA">Customers can contribute to the School Eye Health Project either when booking online (<a href="http://www.sterkinekor.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.sterkinekor.com</a>) or at one of the self-service terminals in the cinema foyer. The public can opt in to make a donation, from as little as R2.50, to Vision Mission when prompted during the booking process. One click is all it takes to give someone with sight impairment the hope for a clearer vision of their future – and every donation will make a difference.</span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-26729522445237386992014-10-05T10:34:00.001-07:002014-10-05T10:34:30.367-07:00Free Japanese Film Festival For South Africa <br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 22px;">Opportunity to view some gems from the Far East… and it’s free to the public<u></u><u></u></span></i></b></div>
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Continuing in its efforts to bring the best of international ‘art house’ cinema to South African audiences, Cinema Nouveau is excited to announced that it is once again hosting the increasingly popular <b>Japanese <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_festival" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film festival">Film Festival</a></b> in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-26.2347972222,27.9823527778&spn=0.01,0.01&q=-26.2347972222,27.9823527778%20(2010%20FIFA%20World%20Cup)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="2010 FIFA World Cup">South Africa</a>. Now in its 21<sup>th</sup> year, the festival is co-organised by the Embassy of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=35.6833333333,139.766666667&spn=10.0,10.0&q=35.6833333333,139.766666667%20(Japan)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Japan">Japan</a> in South Africa and the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.jpf.go.jp/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Japan Foundation">Japan Foundation</a>.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The festival content is <b>free</b> to the public, and will be screened over weekends during October at the following cinemas: Brooklyn Nouveau in Brooklyn Mall Pretoria (03 – 05 October), V&A Nouveau at the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9030555556,18.4227777778&spn=0.01,0.01&q=-33.9030555556,18.4227777778%20(Victoria%20%26%20Alfred%20Waterfront)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Victoria & Alfred Waterfront">V&A Waterfront</a> in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-33.9252777778,18.4238888889%20(Cape%20Town)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Cape Town">Cape Town</a> (10 – 12 October) and Rosebank Nouveau in the Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg (17 – 19 October).<span lang="EN-ZA" style="color: black;"><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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The Annual Japanese Film Festival is aimed at promoting understanding of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Japan" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Culture of Japan">Japanese culture</a> among South Africans. This year’s festival aims to celebrate the journey Japan has taken with South Africa, which is significant as it marks the 20 year anniversary of South Africa’s Democracy.<u></u><u></u></div>
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All the films are in Japanese with English subtitles. Free tickets will be available at the box office one hour before screening. This year’s selection include the following six films:<u></u><u></u></div>
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Sayoko rents out cats to help lonely people fill the emptiness in their hearts. She walks along the banks of the river with a megaphone promoting her service and her animals in a handcart. It turns out that Sayoko is lonely too, ever since the death of her grandmother. All she has left is her cats. However, one day a young man shows up from Sayoko's past. He follows her home and suddenly Sayoko's life seems to completely fall apart.</div>
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Atsuko Kagami - known as “Akko Chan”- is a 10 year old girl in elementary school . One day, a magical spirit appears to her and gives her a magical compact. Akko uses it to become a 22 years old, and has a blast wearing makeup that she adores and many fashionable outfits. And if that wasn’t enough, she even meets the man of her dreams! Her crush is Naoto Hayase, an elite manager at a famous cosmetics company. But his company faces a corporate buyout and is about to be taken over. As he strives to turn his company around by developing an innovative new product, Akko comes up with totally unexpected ideas to take on the crisis. Will she be able to save the man she loves? And what will happen to their relationship?</div>
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Inspired by a true story, Tug of War! is the “heart-warming tale” of how eight ordinary women band together to try and revitalise their local community. Chiaki Nishikawa (Mao Inoue) works at the public relations department for the city of Oita. In the past, the city had won the tug-of-war world championship three times and Chiaki is also an enthusiast for the tug-of-war game. To promote the city of Oita, the mayor instructs Chiaki to form a female tug-of-war team. Full of laughter and tears, this heart-warming human drama depicts the everyday challenges of women, as they face the world head-on as daughters, wives and mothers and how just tugging on a rope brings them together!<u></u><u></u></div>
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January 1946 - a British military transport plane departs from Shanghai on its way to Tokyo, Japan. During the flight the airplane makes an emergency landing on Sado Island (located in the Chubu region of Niigata Prefecture, Japan). The residents on the island have heard about stereotypes of the British soldiers and have mixed feelings about their new "guests." Nevertheless, for the next 40 days the islanders take care of the crew members until the plane can take off once again. This includes Chiyoko Morimoto (Manami Higa) who is the daughter of the inn owner where some of the British crew members stay. Based on a true story and filmed on location on Sado Island with support from the local community, including some who witnessed the event back in 1946.</div>
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Touko seems to have lost her grip on reality. Along her journey soul searching, she becomes acquainted with people who carry similar issues as she does. A midnight truck driver, NAGANO, who happens to give Touko a ride, is grappling with the discovery of his soul and is unable to move forward. His escape from reality is to continually move from place to place. A movie theater manager KIKUCHI is uncertain of her life. She has moved to new surroundings but feels more lost than ever. A young job seeker at the zoo YASUKO has no faith in her future. She thinks that her luck is slipping away from her. During the extraordinary time they spend together Touko and the 3 characters start to feel a new awareness growing and discover a new found sense of freedom, an oasis within. Together they feel change taking place. Finally, Touko begins to walk again with lightened steps toward a new beginning of everyday life in Tokyo.</div>
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<b>Leaving on the 15th Spring (PG13)</b><b><span lang="EN-ZA"><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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On Minamidaito Island there isn't a high school, consequently teenagers who turn 15-years-old leave the island to attend high schools. Yuna Nakazato (Ayaka Miyoshi) lives on Minamidaito Island with her father. She is the youngest child and has two older siblings. Yuna has one year left before she must leave the island to attend high school. Her father grows sugar cane on the island. Yuna’s mother lives in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa, originally to watch over her older sister Mina while she attended high school there. Yuna’s older brother also works in Naha. Every family on Minamidaito Island has a similar situation where the family lives separately. Yuna misses her mom, but she worries about her father, who will be left alone next year. Yuna is curious about the world and also feels unease over her future.</div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1910806490947894790.post-49923835327018250252014-10-01T12:37:00.001-07:002014-10-01T12:37:41.755-07:00Opportunity for Durban Filmmakers - Micro Budget Film Programme <br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8833333333,31.05&spn=0.1,0.1&q=-29.8833333333,31.05%20(Durban)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Durban">Durban</a> Film Office announce first grantees of its Development Fund and Micro Budget Film Programme.</span></b></div>
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(Philani Sithebe and Bonie Sithebe – Durban <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film">Motion Pictures</a>, <span style="line-height: 14.7200002670288px;">Ethekwini Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala</span></div>
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Junaid Ahmed – Junaid Ahmed Productions, <span style="line-height: 14.7200002670288px;">Sizwe Mkhaliphi – Zamolade Constructing and Resources) </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">The very first grantees of the Micro Budget Film and the Development Funding Programmes were awarded at a special Durban Film Office event, which took place at SmartXchange, on the 1 October at 12pm – 1pm. This <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographic_processing" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Photographic processing">Film Development</a> Fund event not only marked the start of an exciting new chapter for the filmmaking grantees and the Durban Film Office, it also publicized the official call out details for the next new submissions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">The Durban Film Office, the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-29.8666666667,31.0166666667&spn=1.0,1.0&q=-29.8666666667,31.0166666667%20(EThekwini)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="EThekwini">eThekwini</a> Municipality’s <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Film industry">film industry</a> development arm, kick-started the submissions for the Micro Budget Film Programme and the Development Fund Programme at the beginning of 2014 with imperative goals to help provide Durban filmmakers with invaluable support, assistance and funding. Enthralled with the standard of submissions, the Durban Film Office, along with the Deputy Mayor Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala, were thrilled and proud to award the first grantees for these programmes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">“I want to congratulate all the beneficiaries of our development programme in terms of the film industry. I’m so glad to see how much the Durban Film Office has achieved, in terms of making sure our dream of including the development component in the film industry, especially with developing our own people from Durban and from <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa</a>. The biggest thing is to make sure that we encourage them to do exchange programmes whereby the up-and-coming artists will be able to learn from those who have been a part of the industry for a longer time. I know once these programmes are known by the public sector there will be people who will come on board and also sponsor some of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Filmmaking">film productions</a>. So with that, we will be able to succeed, and will be able to tell of these success stories in a few years to come,” says Deputy Mayor Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">Commemorating the beginning of this new chapter, the Micro Budget Film Programme was awarded to Sizwe Mkhaliphi from Zamolade Constructing and Resources for the project <i>Mhlola</i>, Andile Buwa from Buwa Films for <i>Family Matters</i>, Akhona Matyila from Mulatto Films for <i>A History of Memory</i>, and Similo Gobingca from Burning Coast Films for <i>Ports of Saints</i>. This exciting new programme is set to arm these emerging filmmakers each with a R100 000 grant to produce their film and provide insight into industry know-hows on sourcing additional funding through the micro-budget model, and in depth training focusing on marketing, sales, support, advertising, product placement and sponsorship deals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">“When I found out I was a grantee for the Micro Budget Film Programme I was so excited and grateful for the opportunity. It is a great platform and a little intimidating at times when I think about what a really cool opportunity it is! I hope to achieve a beautiful film and gain better experience as a filmmaker. I know if I put a lot of hard work and take in good advice this film could bring about other opportunities,” says Micro Budget Film Programme grantee Similo Gobingca.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">The Development Fund Programme was awarded to Bonie Sithebe from Durban Motion Pictures and Junaid Ahmed from Junaid Ahmed Productions CC. These two filmmakers have been granted R250 000 funding to assist the production of their projects, which have been deemed to be commercially viable and locally and globally competitive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">“When I first received the email to say that I am a grantee for this fund, I read it three more times to make sure it was real. When I realised it was, I was so happy I called everyone involved to let them know. I hope to achieve a well-developed script that would be of international standard. My first plan of action is to involve all relevant creatives to assist in getting the project off the ground,” says Development Funding Programme grantee Bonie Sithebe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">“The Durban Film Office is proud of the first grantees awarded the Micro Budget Film Programme and the Development Fund Programme; we are confident in our choice and eager to see these programmes in action. We are certain these programmes are going to give our Durban filmmakers the leading edge in the competitive film industry. More importantly we know it will equip them with sound knowledge, support and put them on the map locally and even internationally,” says Durban Film Office’s Toni Monty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8666667938232px;">The Durban Film Office has announced the second phase for these innovative programmes and encourages local filmmakers to take advantage of this exciting opportunity and submit their projects for the chance to be the next grantees. For more information about the programmes, and how to submit projects, contact Project Manager, Fezile Peko via email <a href="mailto:fezile.peko@durban.gov.za" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">fezile.peko@durban.gov.za</a> at the Durban Film Office or go to <a href="http://www.durbanfilmoffice.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.durbanfilmoffice.com</a></span></div>
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