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LIGHTS, CAMERA, AFRICA!

Lance Gibbons Publisher

Fly on the Wall shooting on location for Bryan Little’s MTC “Hugs” campaign © Filipa Domingues

frica and film is a marriage made in box-office heaven. The continent is home to some of the fastest-growing economies on the planet, and the film sector can attest to that fact. Whether the film in question is a low-key indie affair or a Hollywood extravaganza with a gargantuan budget, Africa is the place to produce it. It is little wonder the South African Department of Trade and Industry offers such attractive financial rebates and incentives. Visiting delegations of foreign TV and film producers have been consistently blown away by Africa’s winning recipe of stunning locations, developed skills, world-class infrastructure and enviable talent. Commercials produced in Africa are winning major international awards, our actors and actresses, such as Barkhad Abdi and Lupita Nyongo, are garnering the highest industry honours that can be bestowed, and the golden age of television has a true home on African soil. In 2014, South Africa celebrates 20 years of democracy. And in those 20 years the country has been leading the pack. This is evident by the fact that it has played host to first-rate productions such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Black Sails, Homeland, Invictus and Searching for Sugarman. This trend is continuing, and the evidence shows that South Africa is drawing major productions more than ever. Africa is rising too. Countries like Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are truly coming into their filmmaking own thanks to the combination of stellar skills, beautiful locations and healthy demand. Foreign crews and production companies are sitting up and paying attention to the Africa; for very good reason. So we encourage you to experience all that Africa has to offer, and we look forward to walking the red carpet with you.

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CONTENTS 06 South African Facts 10 South African Film Incentives 12 Gauteng: A First-Rate Film Location 14 KwaZulu-Natal: The Garden Province 16 The Western Cape: A Land of Stunning Locations and Diverse Skills 18 Locations 20 Overviews 52 Production Companies 72 Creative Collective 84 Specialist Services 98 South Africa: An Unforgettable Destination 104 Diarise 2014 106 14 Things To Do In South Africa 108 Map of Africa 110 The Gateway to Africa 112 Botswana: Wild and Wonderful 114 Ghana: The Land of Sunshine 115 Kenya: Film Industry Standout 116 Mauritius: A Rapidly Growing Film Industry 117 Mozambique: Rediscover a Film Paradise 118 Namibia: Diamond in the Desert 119 Nigeria: Captivating and Thriving 120 Africa: Company Profiles 124 Funding Associations 126 Directory 132 Map of South Africa

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outh Africa is a powerhouse on the continent, with a vibrant and globally competitive film industry that has continued to grow year on year. It covers 1.2-million square kilometres of land with a stunning assortment of scenery and cityscapes that attracts even the most frugal of filmmakers. South Africa has 11 official languages and a population of 51.8-million – 62% of which are located in urban zones. Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg are pivotal areas in South Africa’s film industry, with a healthy pool of film studios, creative talent, actors, equipment and crews. Each major city has its own film commission, with some doubling as provincial commissions and economic development agencies. Local and international filmmakers will find various types of incentives and funding available through these organisations. They also offer a wealth of information on the local film and television industry, as well as support, advice, special services and investment opportunities.

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CAPE FILM COMMISSION The Cape Film Commission (CFC) works closely with the City of Cape Town, Provincial Property and other related government agencies and industry representatives to promote Cape Town and the Western Cape as a filming destination. Their vision is to position the region as a globally competitive film destination and to provide superior, specialised services and information about the Cape film industry and to stimulate growth in the sector. www.capefilmcommission.co.za

WESGRO Wesgro is the oﬃcial destination, marketing, investment and trade promotion agency for the Western Cape. Located in Cape Town, it is the first point of contact for foreign buyers, local exporters and investors wishing to take advantage of the unlimited business potential in the region. www.wesgro.co.za

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GAUTENG FILM COMMISSION

DURBAN FILM OFFICE

The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) develops, promotes and coordinates the film and television industry in South Africa’s wealthiest province. Their aim is to position Gauteng as a world-class filmmaking destination and attract local and international investments in the sector. www.gautengfilm.org.za

Established in 2003, the Durban Film Office (DFO) is a division of the Department of Economic Development at the eThekwini Municipality. It is responsible for the promotion and development of the film industry in the region. The goal is for Durban to be internationally recognised as a dynamic, creative, innovative and cost-effective production centre. www.durbanfilmoffice.com

KZN FILM COMMISSION Eastern Cape Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Western Cape

Still a very young organisation, the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission was oﬃcially launched in July 2012. Its main function is to develop and grow infrastructure and facilities for film and related industries in the province as well as facilitate policy, legislation and regulations necessary for the promotion of the industry. The commission also aims to attract foreign and local investment and to provide advice, support and funding incentives for filmmakers. www.durbanfilmoﬃce.com / www.kznded.gov.za

ZULU COAST FILM OFFICE EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is an economic development agency working with provincial and national ministries, municipalities, chambers, private businesses and communities. Owned by the Eastern Cape Government, it aims to attract new investors, stimulate exports, facilitate development and grow existing businesses. www.ecdc.co.za

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The ZCFO aims to re-establish with a positive drive the promotion and development of the film and stills industry within the region. Its objective is to promote and market the northern KwaZulu-Natal districts as prime locations for filmmakers.

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CELEBRATING 20 years of freedom and film

“ ‘Long Walk to Freedom’

s the Film and Publication Board we join the country in celebrating 20 years of freedom this year. Few, who were fortunate to witness this turning point in our history, would disagree when we say: ‘South Africa is a better place today than it was in 1994.’ Not only has our country improved on the social, political and economic fronts, it has also shown great mettle in the arts, film and cultural fronts over the last twenty years. As an industry, through our craft and talent, we have built the bridges towards transformation and told the stories of reconciliation and reconstruction as a contribution to the new nation that celebrates 20 years on the 27 April 2014. The Film and Publication Board will also celebrate 18 years since its establishment in 1996. Often the question arises as to why the Film and Publication Board was established so soon after democracy. Those who seek answers to this question do so from the premise that to have created the Film and Publication Board in 1996, the democratic government must have held the need for the establishment of such an organization as a priority. Many in the arts and film industry would remember the infamous Censorship Board under the previous regime. Its mandate was in many ways in conflict with our current Constitution and it was often used as a tool to arrest artistic expression and curtail the freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution passed in 1996. The Film and Publication Board thus became a priority as the need to free the

artistic space and to open up the industry to all races and forms of expression was a critical step in ensuring the freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution were given meaning and application. The Film and Publication Board for this reason, was thus established. Its primary function was to transform the draconian Censor Board into a democratic and caring organization promoting a developmental mandate. Over the last 18 years the Film and Publication Board has done much to apply itself to the regulation of content and specifically classification however, it has also realized the greater mandate of ensuring that through its operations the ideals of social cohesion are realized. The Film and Publication Board does not exist merely as a classification authority, providing age-restrictions and consumer advice for films and games but; it must play a more significant role in promoting the freedoms of expression through film and moulding children and youth into critical consumers of content. Those for whom we produce content must be trained and groomed not to be passive consumers of content but critical consumers able to interpret content and to analyze its intended purposes beyond the script and visuals. These young people must appreciate both the manifest and latent intentions of content. Should this be so, our work as classifiers of content would be simpler in that the consumer would be less influenced by content and more inclined to frame independent views on such content in relation

The FPB does not exist merely as a classification authority; it must play a more significant role in promoting the freedoms of expression through film and moulding youth into critical consumers of content.

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to their circumstances. As we celebrate 20 years of freedom, we also do so with a sense of pride of the great achievements the film industry has made since 1994. In 2006, the film ‘Tsotsi’ brought to our shores our very first Oscar Award as a country. The Department of Trade and Industry’s film rebate programme has supported a significant number of local productions to the tune of millions, supporting the local film industry to becoming globally competitive. Our classification regime has become more transparent and not censorship based. This is to mention but a few of the strides made within the industry. We continue to create a growing and vibrant film industry within the country that is of world-class standards. It can be said that the next 20 years of freedom and democracy in our country will be characterized by an exciting and artistically explosive period in the arts and culture sectors of our country. As the Film and Publication Board we are geared to take on our mandate in partnership with the industry to ensure we grow and support the industry to the best of our abilities and to the country’s collective gain.

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SOUTH AFRICA

World-Class Skills English-speaking crew; the latest equipment; world-class studios and a sophisticated tourism infrastructure to complement its natural beauty, great weather and diverse locations within close proximity of each other.

n 2014, South Africa celebrates 20 years of democracy, made even more poignant by the passing of the country’s iconic, first democratically-elected president Nelson Mandela at the end of 2013. In many ways, this is also an anniversary for South Africa’s booming film industry. South Africa has one of the oldest film industries in the world, dating back over 100 years, but the sector entered a new phase with the lifting of the cultural embargoes against Apartheid. Since then, South Africa has built an impressive showreel of local and international films, TV series, documentaries and commercials. Highlights include: • Box-office topping films like 10,000 B.C., Chronicle, and Safe House, as well as upcoming blockbusters like Mad Max: Fury Road • Oscar-winners like The Ghost and the

Darkness, Searching for Sugarman, Taxi To The Dark Side and Tsotsi • Cannes Lions Grand Prix winners for Fox Sports and Gold winners for BMW, ISM, Levi’s, Playstation, Reach For a Dream, and Topsy, among others • Emmy winners like Amandla!, America: The Story of Us, Eye of the Leopard, Generation Kill, Gettysburg, A Lion’s Trail, Swamp of the Baboons, and The Triangle • Oscar nominees like Ali, Asad, Blood Diamond, The Death of Kevin Carter, District 9, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Inja, Mandela, and Yesterday • Golden Globe nominees like 24: Redemption, Ali, Blood Diamond, Endgame, The Girl, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, Machine Gun Preacher, Mandela & De Klerk and Tsotsi South Africa is now a mature destination entering its prime, with award-winning,

It reaped the benefits with a bumper 2013. Highlights include: • Hosting major international film shoots like Blended, with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore; Chappie, with Hugh Jackman, Sharlto Copley, Sigourney Weaver and Dev Patel; and The Giver, with Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Alexander Skarsgard, Taylor Swift, and Katie Holmes • Hosting major international TV series like Black Sails, executive produced by Michael Bay Africa’s economic boom continues, with the IMF predicting over 6% growth for subSaharan Africa in 2014. With widespread interest in the last relatively untapped market of over a billion people, South Africa is perfectly poised to capitalise. South Africa provides a simple way to film Africa in Africa. For example, it acted as Somalia for the Oscar-nominated short film Asad. But South Africa also acts a gateway to Africa, serving as a base for crew and gear for shoots elsewhere on the continent. For example, Mad Max: Fury Road shot in both South Africa and Namibia; A Good Lie shot in both South Africa and Kenya; No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency shot in Botswana using South African crew and gear; and Blood Diamond shot in South Africa and Mozambique. South African companies also service internationally: for example, Juice Film helped the Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Kon Tiki shoot in the Maldives.

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SA AT A GLANCE Weather: South Africa has eight months of great weather, with 14 hours of sunlight during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter.

Population: 51.77 million Africans: 79.2% Coloured: 8.9% White: 8.9% Indian/Asian: 2.5% Other: 0.5% Source: Census 2011

Exchange Rate: R10.39 to the USD R14.4 to the Euro R17.47 to the Pound As of April 2014

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Co-financing options, like the uncapped, up-to-35% Department of Trade and Industry rebate scheme Favourable exchange rate, around R10 to the dollar Diverse natural and urban locations within close proximity of each other Award-winning, English-speaking crew Eight months of great weather South Africa is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and one hour ahead of Central European Times, so has compatible time zones with Europe Diverse film studios, from Cape Town Film Studios to tabletop studios to simple warehouses Gear houses have all the latest equipment High quality post-production facilities and talent Top international models and diverse,

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experienced cast Sophisticated tourism infrastructure Ease of entry – no visas are required for European and American passport holders, among others Great light and extremely blue skies

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Durban International Film Festival, 17-27 July Durban FilmMart, 18-21 July The Loerie Awards, 20-21 September Tri Continents International Film Festival, 12-22 September Discop Africa, 5-7 November AfricaCast, 11-13 November

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Jozi Film Festival, 21-23 February Cape Town & Winelands International Film Festival, 6-16 March Cape Town Film Mart, 6-16 March Out in Africa, 29 May-1 June South African Film & Television Awards, 5-6 April Encounters South African International Film Festival, June

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Contribution to South African economy: R3.5 billion Paid to SARS: R670m Full-time equivalent jobs: 25 000 Economic multiplier effect in broader economy: 2.89 5-year growth: 14% per annum or 84%

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SOUTH AFRICAN FILM Incentives and Financing South Africa offers a variety of funding possibilities, something that sets it apart within the African landscape.

The National Film And Video Foundation The National Film and Video Foundation is the body mandated to grow the local film industry. They provide development, production funding, and marketing and distribution funding, capped at R1-million.

Additional Cinema Funds

The Department Of Trade And Industry The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has extended its Film and TV Production Incentive until March 2017. The programme is divided into two categories: The South African Film and Television Production and Co-production and the Foreign Film and Television Production and Post-Production. The South African Film and Television Production and Co-Production Incentive is available to qualifying South African productions and official treaty co-productions with total production budgets of R2.5-million and above. A Foreign Film and Television Production shooting in South Africa should have Qualifying South African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) of R12-million and above. The Post-Production incentive is available to foreign-owned qualifying productions with Qualifying South African Post-Production Expenditure (QSAPPE) of R1.5million and above. The dti approved 71 film and TV productions in 2012/13: 48 South African productions, 10

co-productions, 12 foreign productions and one post-production. 54 were feature films, two tele-movies, 12 mini/TV series, two documentaries and one digital content and video gaming, which was also the single post-production approved. In 2012/13, 689 shooting weeks were recorded across all categories of the Film and TV Production Incentive, up from 559 in 2011/12. For this period, 89 claims to the value of R258.2-million were paid, supporting 75 967 actual jobs. The value of claims paid increased remarkably by R45.1-million, from R213.1-million in 2011/12 to R258.2-million in 2012/13. Overall, from 1 February 2008 to 31 March 2013, the dti has approved 313 productions.

The Industrial Development Corporation The IDC is a self-financing, state-owned national development finance institution, which plays a key role in financing South African films, especially co-productions. The IDC generally caps its investments at 49% of the overall budget.

African cinema can also apply for funding from the likes of: • Africa Caribbean Pacific Films • Atelier des Journees Cinematographiques De Carthage • Fonds Images Afrique • Francophone Fund For Audiovisual Production of the South • The Global Film Initiative • The Hubert Bals Fund • The National Empowerment Fund • SANAD • Visions Sud Est • The World Cinema Fund • World Cinema Support Fund

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South Africa / Canada, 1997 South Africa / Italy, 2003 South Africa / Germany, 2004 South Africa / United Kingdom, 2007 South Africa / France, 2010 South Africa / Australia, 2010 South Africa / New Zealand, 2011 South Africa / Ireland, 2012

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GAUTENG G

A First-Rate Film Location

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auteng may be a small province, but it is the commercial heart of South Africa. It covers only 1.4% of the nation’s land area, but is home to over 12.3 million people. This vibrant, energetic city is known for its film-industry infrastructure, recognised expertise and wide range of locations. The powerhouse of a province offers a range of creative production activities including film, television and documentary production, as well as commercials, stills photography and multimedia. Blockbusters like ‘District 9’, ‘Invictus’, ‘Hotel Rwanda’, ‘Dredd’ and ‘Tsotsi’, have all been filmed on location in Gauteng. With an annual contribution of R2.5billion and direct employment of over 8,500 workers, the film industry plays a significant role in the provincial economy.

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80% of the over 150 registered producers in South Africa are based in Gauteng, and 70% of all South African TV productions are Gauteng-based. It also has several universities, technical training and private tertiary institutions offering courses in film, drama and related media, creating a readily available pool of labour at any stage of production. The province also commands 46.5% of the commercials production market and recent research has shown that this makes a substantial contribution to the tourism and hospitality industries. The Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) helps facilitate film permits with certain government departments and agencies. It offers support and development of the industry through communications, lobbying, statistics gathering and troubleshooting. The GFC has also funded South African projects up to R400 000.

Urban Centres and Townscapes From city skyscrapers filling the horizon and classic Edwardian architecture to historic mining towns and lively townships,

Gauteng has a host of shooting locations for filmmakers. Some of the most popular are Soweto, Sandton, Braamfontein, Tshwane and the Central Business District of Johannesburg. The province also offers a plethora of visual icons, natural locations and heavy industrial settings like Vereeniging.

The Cradle of Humankind A World Heritage Site of outstanding universal value, The Cradle of Humankind is the world’s richest early hominin site. The area encompasses 16 caves containing a “superbly preserved record of the stages of evolution”, with views that would leave any filmmaker or photographer breathless.

Gauteng Weather Gauteng is beautiful and warm from spring to autumn (September to May) with hot summer days that usually bring brief thundershowers in the early evenings. Winter days are mild with very cold mornings and evenings. Temperatures reach a maximum of 19 degrees Celsius in winter, while midsummer temperatures hover around 28 degrees Celsius.

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KWAZULU-NATAL The Garden Province

he northernmost coastal province of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal is a land of beautiful natural vistas and ample filming opportunities. It is the homeland of the Zulu people. Known as KZN, the province is the birthplace of many notable figures in South Africa’s history. 10.2 million people live here, making up almost 20% of the country’s population. The “garden province”

of South Africa, KZN is a subtropical region of lush, well-watered valleys and warm, sandy beaches. Between the Drakensberg Mountains and indigenous forests along the coast are vast plains of savannah grassland. Durban is one of the fastest-growing cities in KZN, with one of the busiest and largest harbours in the world. The Durban Film Office was established in 2003 to facilitate the

creation of viable and economically sustainable film industry in the region. The city has a proud history of cinematic activities dating back to 1909. Part of its film culture is the Durban FilmMart which runs in conjunction with the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF). DIFF is South Africa’s premier film festival, and Wild Talk Africa is its premier wildlife festival.

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July 2012 saw KwaZulu-Natal launch its official Film Commission at DIFF, aimed at regulating and promoting the film industry in the province and around the country.

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KZN has a variety of urban and cosmopolitan locations, but offers a bounty of opulent, natural settings, too. Its vast grasslands, pristine beaches and forest walkways provide stunning backdrops for filmmakers. Places like the Midlands Meander and The Valley of a Thousand Hills take you past stud farms, leatherworks, heritage homes, Zulu enclaves and colonial hotels. The Isimangaliso Wetland Park is a World Heritage Site where

the rhino and elephant share an ecosystem with coelacanth and whales. Alternatively, a drive up the coast north from Durban will take you to upmarket seaside villages, holiday resorts and more private beaches than anywhere else on the coast.

KwaZulu-Natal Weather KwaZulu-Natal is flanked by the warm Indian Ocean in the east and the high escarpment of the Drakensburg Mountains in the west. It has a sub-tropical climate with hot, humid summers averaging 27 degrees Celsius. Winters are dry and clear with average temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius. Snowfall can sometimes be expected in higher regions.

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A Land of Stunning Locations and Developed Skills

enowned for its natural beauty, cultural diversity and world-class wine and cuisine, The Western Cape is an inviting tourist and business-events destination. The province is home to the nation’s oldest city, Cape Town, often referred to as the Mother City. Cape Town is also the home of the Table Mountain National Park and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, two of the Western Cape’s most beautiful places. More than just a garden, Kirstenbosch is part of a nature reserve. The 36 hectare garden is part of a 528 hectare estate that contains protected mountainside supporting natural forest and fynbos along with a variety of animals and birds. It borders the national park. Other places of great natural beauty are the Stellenbosch Winelands, the Swartberg, Cederberg and Drakenstein Mountains,

and the Garden Route that runs along the coast from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. George, Knysna, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay and other towns along the Garden Route have a number of trails and coastal areas to explore. About an hour outside of Cape Town is Hermanus – a small, but beautiful whale-watching town. Those who travel to the interior will find the Klein Karoo, a semi-arid wilderness where ostrich farms abound. Situated in this region near Outshoorn are the Cango Caves, spectacular underground dripstone caverns with their vast halls and towering formations. South Africa – and the Western Cape specifically – has a vibrant and growing film industry that has increasingly been competing at an international level. In the last few years, blockbusters like ‘Safe House’, ‘Mandela: Long

Walk To Freedom’ and the Starz series, ‘Black Sails’ have been filmed in the region. Wesgro is at the forefront of this movement towards a turning the Western Cape into a world-class filming destination, while companies like Cape Town Film Studios have been pioneering the province’s development and creating a cuttingedge niche for South Africa’s filmmakers.

Capital of Creativity & Design Cape Town was designated World Design Capital 2014 at the International Design Alliance (IDA) Congress in October 2011 in Taipei. This prestigious designation puts a global spotlight on the city’s creativity, making it a focal point for the international design community, with design-focused projects and creative events hosted throughout the year.

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To see or take part in these projects, visit www.wdccapetown2014.com.

Western Cape Weather Image © SA Tourism | Great Stock Images

The Western Cape generally has a mild, Mediterranean climate, although inland and coastal temperatures usually differ. Dry and very sunny summers warm the coast while winters are relatively chilly. Although the climate is mostly pleasant, the famous “Cape Doctor” does batter the coast from time to time. At intervals, these winds forcefully sweep across the landscape, clearing the air from pollution and giving them the nickname. They have been known to literally sweep locals and visitors off their feet.

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CONTACT DETAILS m: +27 82 828 5580 t: +27 21 447 1902 f: +27 21 448 6422 e: info@amazingspaces.co.za www.amazingspaces.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS Head Office 307 Mount Curtis Building, Main Road, Sea point, Cape Town, South Africa t: +27 861 SAFARI (723274) +27 21 430 7260 e: res@aquilasafari.com www.aquilasafari.com

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Rockpool, Groot Winterhoek Nature Reserve

Wolfberg Arch, Cederberg Wilderness Area © Dawid De Bruin

Kogelberg Nature Reserve © Liesel Kershoff

Assegaaibosch Homestead, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

Trout Dam, Jonkershoek Nature Reserve

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Theewaterskloof Dam, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve ÂŠ Liesel Kershoff

CapeNature invites you to experience our breath-taking landscapes, including mountains, dams, waterfalls, rivers and in some cases tarred roads leading up magnificent passes.

CONTACT DETAILS t: +27 21 200 1388 e: locations@permitz.co.za www.permitz.co.za Marietjie Engelbrecht t: +27 21 483 0077 e: mengelbrecht@capenature.co.za www.capenature.co.za Rockview Road, Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Anysberg Nature Reserve

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CONTACT DETAILS Film City Boulevard Corner of N2 highway and Baden Powell Drive t: +27 21 843 2400 e: info@capetownfilmstudios.co.za www.capetownfilmstudios.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa t: +27 21 410 5000 f: +27 21 410 5001 e: info@cticc.co.za twitter: twitter.com/cticc_official facebook: facebook.com/cticc www.cticc.co.za

Cape Town International Convention Centre

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CONTACT DETAILS Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show, Johannesburg 2000 t: +27 11 494 1920 www.expocentrejhb.co.za

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Germiston Civic Centre

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Commissioner Street, Johannesburg

Diagonal Street, Johannesburg

John Nash Farm

City Centre

Montecasino, Johannesburg

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CONTACT DETAILS 56 Main Street Johannesburg, 2108 South Africa PO Box 61601 Marshalltown 2107 t: +27 11 833 0409 e: info@gautengfilm.org.za www.gautengfilm.org.za

Nan Hua Buddhist Temple, Bronkhorstspruit

Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown

Glen Afric, Tshwane

Palace of Justice, Church Square

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Game Reserve & Iziba Safari Lodge

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CONTACT DETAILS Inverdoorn Game Reserve & Iziba Safari Lodge t: +27 21 434 4639 e: info@inverdoorn.com www.inverdoorn.com

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CONTACT DETAILS Kurland Hotel, The Crags, N2, Plettenberg Bay, 6602, South Africa PO Box 209, The Crags 6602, South Africa t: +27 44 534 8082 t: +27 44 534 8699 e: info@kurland.co.za www.kurland.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS 1st Floor, Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban, 4001 t: +27 31 325 0205 +27 31 325 0202 www.kznfilmcommission.co.za

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CONTACT DETAILS m: +27 72 765 7201 t: +27 11 884 8923/4 e: lindbergh@iafrica.com www.lindberghlocations.co.za

Duncan Robson

Diana Lindbergh

Duncan Robson

Photographer: Duncan Robson - Network Productions, Cape Town

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Duncan Robson

Diana Lindbergh

Duncan Robson

Guy Stubbs

“You are closest to your victory when you face the greatest opposition” Joel Osteen

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Magnificent unspoilt wild bush locations Animal handlers/trainers/wranglers with 40 years combined on-set experience Vast range of predators and herbivores

CONTACT DETAILS Corner Malibongwe Drive & R114 Road, Honeydew, South Africa t: +27 87 150 0100 / +27 71 681 6695 +27 76 187 3883 / +27 76 431 0545 e: info@lionpark.com www.lionpark.com

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Apartment-style living. Your home away from home.

Moonlighting: “It’s like home.”

Juice Films: “All you want under 1 roof.”

Fear Factor: “We just want to come back…”

France TV: “Great location, setting & offering.”

Zulu Productions: “Best fun we’ve had in a long time.”

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Belgium TV: “The people, the vibe, the surroundings = the best!”

021 Locations: “Fantastic views & ambience…”

Amazing Spaces: “Simply amazing.”

Prinz Productions: “We just love staying here.”

CONTACT DETAILS Kennedy & Miller: “It just gets better with each stay.”

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Fly on the Wall shooting on location in Katutura, Namibia. DOP, Mike Snyman, lines up the final shot for Bryan Little’s MTC “Hugs” campaign © Filipa Domingues

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South Africa is now a mature destination entering its prime, with award-winning, English-speaking crew; the latest equipment; world-class studios and a sophisticated tourism infrastructure to complement its natural beauty, great weather and diverse locations within close proximity of each other.

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was South Africa’s busiest service season yet, with an unending stream of Hollywood stars slipping into the country. The year kicked off with ‘Black Sails’ taking over all four stages at Cape Town Film Studios. Executive produced by Michael Bay, with Jon Steinberg as the showrunner, this ‘Treasure Island’ prequel is set 20 years earlier than Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. IGN recently billed it as “Pirates, ‘Deadwood’-style.” “We looked all over the world,” says Steinberg, “for a place where we would have access to beaches, but also have access to a water tank (home base for the pirate ship). Where labour was good enough to build ships to the quality we needed, but cheap enough to be affordable. And where film crews could work at the featurefilm level. Cape Town checked all the boxes.” The first season only premiered on Starz in January 2014, but the show is already filming

season two in Cape Town. Other high-profile TV series shot in South Africa include ‘Strike Back’, an Emmynominated collaboration between Sky and Cinemax HBO; BAFTA nominee ‘Mad Dogs’; and ‘SAF3’, a heroic new series from the creator of ‘Baywatch,’ starring Dolph Lundgren, Texas Battle and JR Martinez. Interestingly, ‘SAF3’ not only doubles Cape Town as Malibu, but also gives the city its own multi-episode arc, building on a trend started by ‘Safe House’ changing its location to Cape Town and topping the international box office in 2012. ‘Bluestone42’ and Germany’s latest season of ‘The Bachelor’ also shot here, among other series. Tellingly, the two biggest films of the year in South Africa were shot by directors who have worked here before. Neill Blomkamp burst onto the scene with his Oscar-nominated, South African science

fiction blockbuster ‘District 9.’ He’s currently back in the country filming ‘Chappie,’ the story of a robot with artificial intelligence who is stolen by gangsters. Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Dev Patel star alongside South African actors Sharlto Copley and Brandon Auret, with Die Antwoord’s Ninja and Yolandi Vi$$er making their feature film debuts. Similarly, Phillip Noyce shot both ‘Catch a Fire’ and ‘Mary & Martha’ in South Africa before bringing ‘The Giver’ here. Oscar-winners Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges star alongside Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift in an adaptation of Lois Lowry’s Newbery-winning dystopian children’s book. Similarly, the Dutch period drama ‘The Price of Sugar’ was directed by Jean van de Velde, who shot the award-winning ‘The Silent Army’ here. South Africa acts as Suriname in ‘The Price of Sugar,’ which opened this year’s Netherlands Film Festival.

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Tellingly, the two biggest ﬁlms of the year in South Africa were shot by directors who have worked here before.

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‘Blended’ re-unites ‘50 First Dates’ and ‘The Wedding Singer’ stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in their third romantic comedy together • ’The Good Lie’ is about a Sudanese refugee taken in by a straight-talking American woman, played by Reese Witherspoon • ‘Hector and The Search For Happiness’ stars Simon Pegg as a psychiatrist searching the globe for the secret to happiness • ‘Kite’ is a live action anime adaptation starring Samuel L. Jackson, shot in Johannesburg • ’Northmen: A Viking Saga’ with Ryan Kwanten • ’Prophet Muhammad’, a religious blockbuster by Majid Majidi • ‘The Salvation’ is a Western starring Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan • ‘Young Ones’ stars Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult and Michael Shannon in a waterscarce dystopia Other ﬁlms shot in South Africa in 2013 included ’One,’ Outpost 37,’ ‘Seal Team 8, ‘Striving For Freedom’ and ‘Unfriend.’

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hree of Shots’ 12 Ad of the Year nominees were filmed in South Africa: Guinness ‘Cloud,’ Samsung ‘King of TV’ and Virgin ‘Flying in the Face of Ordinary.’ In ‘Cloud,’ director Peter Thwaites tells the

epic story of an unusual cloud, who is ‘Made of More,’ just like Guinness. Filmed in both Durban and Johannesburg, the spot won a Gold Film Craft at Cannes Lions, among numerous other accolades. In ‘King of TV,’ Stink’s Adam Berg

brought a herd of wildebeest, tyrannosauras rex and an alien invasion to Cape Town city centre to showcase the new Samsung TV, which can be controlled with voice recognition and motion sensors. In ‘Flying in the Face of Ordinary,’ Partizan’s Antoine Bardou-Jacquet told an origins story of five Virgin Atlantic staff growing into their super-powers. These are the sort of complex jobs that top international directors have been bringing to South Africa for years. They aren’t the only award-winners to emerge from South Africa this year either: • Orange ‘Being There,’ directed by Drake Doremus, won two Golds at The New York Festival’s International Advertising Awards, after shooting its epic panAfrican journey to the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. • Robinsons’ ‘Pals’, directed by Academy’s Si&Ad, won Silver at Cannes Lions for its nostalgic look at childhood before cellphones and TV games, with a twist ending. • WWF, directed by Stink’s South African-

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Three of Shots’ 12 Ad of the Year nominees were ﬁlmed in South Africa: Guinness ‘Cloud,’ Samsung ‘King of TV’ and Virgin ‘Flying in the Face of Ordinary.’

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born director Brent Harris, won Bronze at Cannes for the campaign’s depictions of mythical creatures like Dolyphans and Bamboseals. Tiger Energy Drink’s ‘The Bus’ won Silver at The Golden Drum Awards. Cut Cut’s Sebastian Pancyzk directed the Polish campaign, which features a talking, miniature tiger.

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Garden gnomes coming to life in IKEA’s ‘Time for Change’ Coca-Cola’s ‘Chase’ SuperBowl spot, equal parts Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Mad Max and cowboy chase Molson ‘The Canadians’, directed by South African Kim Geldenhuys, which filmed Berlin, Dublin, Tokyo and Australia – all in Cape Town War Child ‘Jam,’ which shows that where childhood thrives, war does not Vodafone ‘ZooZoo,’ which has over 16 million Facebook likes in India

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THE STILLS INDUSTRY “ “O The Year in Review ver the last two decades, South Africa has grown to become one of the most popular and dynamic stills production destinations on the planet,” says The South African Association of Stills Producers. “Currently, the industry turns over around 109 000 shoot days per annum and generates more than R700-million for the local economy.” In 2013, South Africa hosted advertising shoots for many of the world’s biggest brands, including Avon, BMW, Davidoff, Dell, H&M, Jockey, Louis Vuitton Homme, Lufthansa, and Marks & Spencer. The country also hosted editorial shoots for the likes of Conde Nast Traveler, Harper’s Bazaar, i-D Magazine, and Vanity Fair, as well as catalogue shoots for the likes of Pierre Cardin and Polo. This service industry is centered around Cape Town, which has one of the most

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advanced stills infrastructures in the world, with experienced production companies, crew, gear-rental companies, and postproduction facilities complementing its diverse locations and stunning models. But South Africa is not just a service destination; it’s produced many of the world’s best photographers. A number of South African photographers were among the winners at the year’s biggest awards: • At The International Centre of Photography’s Infinity Awards in 2013, documentary photographer David Goldblatt won the Cornell Capa Lifetime Achievement Award • At The International Photography Awards, South African-raised Nadav Kander’s Smoke Free campaign won in the advertising category • At the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Currently, the industry turns over around 109 000 shoot days per annum and generates more than R700-million for the local economy.

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Awards, South African Greg du Toit was the grand title winner At The World Press Photo Awards, South African-based Thomas Peschak came third in the Nature category Namibian Paul van Schalkwyk is currently a finalist at The Hasselblad Masters Awards Zanele Muholi won the Fine Prize for an emerging artist at the Carnegie International, a Prince Claus Fund Award; and the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Award.

South African film set stills photographers like Keith Bernstein and Joe Alblas are also making a name for themselves internationally: Keith has shot the stills for some of the biggest films and TV series of the last few years, including ‘Argo’ and ‘Game of Thrones,’ while Joe shot ‘The Gunman’ in Barcelona with Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Sean Penn. South Africa is also excelling at fashion films: Warrick McLeod’s ‘Elven Sky’ won Best Fashion Styling at Miami Fashion Film Festival, among other accolades.

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FILMS AT THE FOREFRONT The Year in Review

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was a turning point year for the South African film industry as the number of films being made continues to rise; The Deparment of Trade and Industry approved 41 South African feature films for rebate funding in 2012/2013, up from 27 in 2011/2012. More importantly, Wayne Thornley’s ‘Adventures in Zambezia’ made over $30-million at the global box office, the most money for an African-owned film internationally since Jamie Uys’ ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’ in 1980. ‘Adventures in Zambezia’ also won the Best Feature for Children Award at Anima Mundi. There are hopes that Triggerfish’s followup animation, ‘Khumba’, is on a similar trajectory. Directed by Anthony Silverston, ‘Khumba’ is the story of a zebra that is born with only half his stripes. It topped the South African box office for two weeks after its release and screened in competition at

TIFF Kids and Annecy. Mukunda Dewil’s ‘Vehicle 19’, starring the late Paul Walker, is also already in a profit phase followings its international release in 2013. The other South African box office hits of the year were vastly different films that opened on the same weekend. ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,’ which at $35-million was the most expensive South African-produced film made yet, and ‘Schuks! Your Country Needs You,’ slapstick, candid-camera comedy from local box office legend Leon Schuster. South Africa has been steadily producing festival and awards favourites for nearly a decade now: ‘The Wooden Camera’ won the Crystal Bear at Berlin in 2004; ‘u-Carmen eKhayelitsha’ won the Golden Bear at Berlin in 2005; ‘Yesterday’ was up for both the Foreign Film Oscar in 2005 and an Emmy in 2006; ‘Tsotsi’ won the Foreign Film Oscar in 2006; and ‘Life, Above All’ was shortlisted for the Foreign Film Oscar in 2011.

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a predatory English teacher was banned for ‘child pornography’ ahead of its premiere at Durban International Film Festival, generating widespread debate. When the film screened in competition at London Film Festival, The Guardian hailed Jahmil as ‘an exciting discovery… here is a director who is going places.’ Jahmil is the 2014 Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year. South Africa also continued to make its mark in Africa: At The Africa Movie Academy Awards ‘Adventures in Zambezia,’ ‘Elelwani,’ and ‘Uhlanga, The Mark’ were among the winners, while at AfricaMagic Viewer’s Choice Awards, ‘Man on Ground,’ ‘Otelo Burning’ and ‘Skeem’ all picked up awards. Ster Kinekor completed its roll-out of digital cinemas, which will make distribution slightly more cost-effective for South African films. Johnny Barbuzano directed ‘Shotgun Garfunkel,’ now in the Guiness Book of Records World as the fastest film ever made, in just 10 days and 12 hours.

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Pia Marais’ ‘Layla Fourie’, a moody thriller about a polygraphist, received a Special Mention at Berlin Andrew Mudge’s ‘The Forgotten Kingdom,’ the first feature film shot in Lesotho, has won eight international awards so far Roberta Durrant’s children’s film ‘Felix,’ described as ‘Billy Elliott with African jazz,’ has won six festival awards so far Henk Pretorius’ ’Fanie Fourie’s Lobola’ won two international awards so far

Hopes are currently centered on Ian Gabriel’s ‘Four Corners,’ South Africa’s official entry into the 2014 Foreign Language Oscars. The gangland drama has already picked up an International Press Academy nomination. Donovan Marsh’s fourth feature film, ‘iNumber Number,’ is also getting a lot of buzz ahead of its South African release, with Universal Pictures having already optioned the remake rights to the story of a cop who becomes a robber after being cheated out of a promotion. But the most talked about film of the year was undeniably Jahmil Qubeka’s ‘Of Good Report.’ The black and white thriller about

Best Film: Material Best Director: Craig Freimond - Material Best Actor: Riaad Moosa - Material Best Actress: Lindiwe Ndlovu - Little One Best Script: Chris Barnard - Die Wonderwerker

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TV GAINING TRACTION D “ The Year in Review

espite being in ‘the golden age of TV’ internationally, the South African industry has yet to completely recover from the protracted crises at both the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the country’s public broadcaster, and The Department of Communications, which set a new digital migration switch on date of 1 April 2014 - six years behind schedule. But this is all changing, with digital migration expected to lead to more channels, and therefore less reliance on the SABC for work. Already, 2013 saw the launch of OpenView, a new, pay-once, HD satellite

platform; Mzansi Bioskop, Telemundo, True Movies1 and SABC’s 24-hour news channel on DStv; and four new e.tv channels: eKasi+, eAfrica+, eMovies+, and eToonz. Africa News Network 7 also launched, although the less said about that, the better. Digital migration should also create bandwidth space for mobile broadband innovations, which could also create more online distribution possibilities. Two South African TV series were nominated at the 2013 International Emmy Awards. eNCA’s satirical ‘Late Nite News’ with Loyiso Gola, produced by Diprente Productions, was one of four finalists in the

2014 will also mark South African comedian Trevor Noah’s debut on American TV in a new sitcom inspired by his life and comedy.

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Redi Tlhabi from South2North on Al Jazeera © Grant Diﬀord

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comedy category, while ‘MasterChef South Africa,’ produced by Quizzical Pictures and Lucky Bean Media, was one of four finalists in the non-scripted entertainment category. South Africa has had a number of International Emmy nominations over the year for shows like ‘City Slickers,’ ‘Home Affairs,’ ‘Hopeville,’ ‘Sokhulu & Partners,’ ‘Sorted’ and ‘Stokvel.’ Cooked In Africa’s ‘Ultimate Braai Master’ reality TV show sold to The Travel Channel and screened to over 100-million people in over 20 territories; Okuhle Media has invested in Cape Town’s first full HD live studio facility, with a 270m2 stage area in a 700m2 studio complex in Observatory; and South African soap operas have started capitalising on the steady flow of international stars through the country, with ‘Kite’ actor Samuel L Jackson having a cameo on ‘Generations.’ Perhaps most promisingly, international broadcasters are increasingly focusing on Africa. Al Jazeera launched ‘South2North,’ a weekly talk show with Redi Tlhabi; BBC launched ‘Africa Business Report’ with Lerato Mbele; and CNN is hosting ‘Inside Africa.’ 2014 will also mark South African comedian Trevor Noah’s debut on American TV in a new sitcom inspired by his life and comedy. The half-hour show is being produced by Overbrook Entertainment, which is coowned by Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith.

SAFTA Awards:

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Best TV Drama: Intersexions: Season 2 Best TV SOAP: 7 de Laan Best Youth & Children’s Programme: Big Up Best News & Actuality Programme: Carte Blanche 21/10/12 Best Magazine Programme:: Bravo Best Variety show: Bitten Best Music show: Jam sandwich Best Talk show: Life with Thami Best Reality show: Around Iceland on inspiration Best International Format Show: Taboo Africa Best Documentary Feature: The Devil’s Lair

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Nando’s ‘Diversity,’ directed by Bouﬀant’s Dean Blumberg, was named Creative Circle Ad of the Year for pointing out the stupidity of xenophobia.

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gg Films was the most awarded production company at last year’s Loerie Awards, where there were three Golds and no Grand Prix’s awarded in the TV and Cinema Category. In the over 90s section, Egg Films’ Terence Neale won Gold for Die Antwoord ‘Fatty Boom Boom,’ which he co-directed with Ninja. The music video has over 16 million views on YouTube. Also in the over 90s section, Bouffant’s Dean Blumberg won Gold for Ster Kinekor’s ‘Intersection,’ a blockbuster of an ad from FoxP2. The Gold Craft went to Paul Gilpin for his cinematography on Amstel’s ‘The Boxer.’ Nando’s ‘Diversity,’ directed by Bouffant’s Dean Blumberg, was named

Creative Circle Ad of the Year for pointing out the stupidity of xenophobia. Dean’s Ster Kinekor Intersection ad shared second place with Standard Bank ‘Sh-Boom,’ directed by Kim Geldenhuys. At Cannes Lions, Rob Malpage won Bronze Lions in the film category for Uni-Ball Pens ‘Swapped at Birth’ and ‘Bust You Out,’ hilarious spots that demonstrate the pitfalls of using the wrong font to write a letter. Velocity Films’ Ryan Isted came second at the CFP-e Shots Young Director Awards for his Vodacom ‘Out of This World’ stop frame animation commercial. The 15-day shoot featured 29 783 photos of graffiti artists using 340 litres of paint and 230 spray cans. The Fort’s Amr Singh was also shortlisted for ‘Flower Seller,’ an ad for Sizalo Investment Group.

At The One Show Awards, Fringe@ Bouffant’s Chloe Coetsee won a Silver Pencil for Consumer Television / Under $80k for Santam ‘Back At Ya,’ conceived by King James as a response to Nando’s response on their original Ben Kingsley ad, ‘Sir Sneaky.’ ‘Back at Ya’ was also one of four South African Film winners at The Clio Awards: it won Silver for Online, as did JWT Cape Town’s Kalahari ‘Romance Movies For Men,’ which reimagines a Jean-Claude van Damme action film as a classic romance movie for men. Standard Bank ‘Sh-boom’ won Silver for Robroy‘s Adapted Music. In the film craftcategory, Amstel’s ‘Boxer’, directed by Velocity Films’ Greg Gray, won Bronze for Paul Gilpin’s cinematography. ‘Boxer’ was also in-book at D&AD for Cinematography and Editing. 2013 also saw South African directors shooting more internationally, like Kim Geldenhuys directing the viral Molson’s Canadians advert; Anton Visser directing a funny Warburtons campaign; and Luma animating dancing greek cows for Kemps.

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Egg Films was the most awarded production company at last year’s Loerie Awards, where there were three Golds and no Grand Prix’s awarded in the TV and Cinema Category.

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Amstel: ‘Chef,’ directed by Velocity Film’s Greg Gray Cadbury Lunchbar: ‘Tumi’s How To Get Ahead in Advertising,’ directed by Velocity Film’s Adrian de sa Garces Chicken Licken: ‘Longing’, directed by Plank’s Pete Pohorsky Chicken Licken: ‘Orphanage’, directed by Egg Films’ Terence Neale Diesel+EDUN: ‘Pantsula vs. Puppets’, directed by Fly On The Wall’s Sean Metelerkamp Good Hope FM: ‘Beyond The Fence’, directed by Egg Films’ Slim Kalahari.com: ‘Taken Aweigh,’ directed by Platypus Productions Mercedes-Benz: ‘Colleague,’ directed by Egg Films’ Bruno Bossi Nedbank: ‘Highland Fling,’ directed by Picture Tree’s Alan Irvin Savanna Dry: ‘Moose’, directed by Velocity Films’ Greg Gray Standard Bank: ‘Sh-Boom’, directed by Egg Films’ Kim Geldenhuys Ster Kinekor: ‘Intersection’, directed by Bouffant’s Dean Blumberg Stimorol: ‘Face Off’, directed by Your Girlfriend’s Trevor Clarence Uniball Pens: ‘Bust You Out’, directed by Frieze Films’ Rob Malpage (now with Velocity Films) VW: ‘The Answer’, directed by Your Girlfriend’s Trevor Clarence Yellow Pages ‘Golden Plumber,’ directed by Velocity Film’s Anton Visser

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Afrotribal crew, image by Filipa Domingues taken from Bryan Little’s award winning documentary “The African Cypher” © Fly on the Wall

CREATIVE SOUTH AFRICA Documentaries, Animation and Music

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was a great year for South African documentaries. Al Jazeera and ITV screened the landmark ‘28UP South Africa,’ which has seen director Angus Gibson film a cross-section of South African children every seven years since they were seven in 1992. The South African show is a spinoff from British director Michael Apted’s multi-award-winning UP series, which is on The British Film Institute’s list of The Greatest British TV Shows. Just before former South African president Nelson Mandela passed away in December 2013, Khalo Matabane’s ‘Letter to Mandela’ won the Special Jury Award at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA). In a personal odyssey encompassing an imaginary letter to Mandela

and conversations with politicians, activists, intellectuals and artists, Khalo interrogates for himself the meaning of freedom, reconciliation and forgiveness, and challenges Mandela’s legacy in today’s world of conflict and inequality. The documentary features interviews with Henry Kissinger, Colin Powell, Albie Sachs, Ariel Dorfman, Nuruddin Farah, Wole Soyinka, Ronnie Kasrils, and the Dalai Lama, among others. At IDFA, two other South African documentaries screened in competition: • Aryan Kaganof’s ‘An Inconsolable Memory’ screened in the competition for Best Feature-Length Documentary. The documentary tells the story of the EOAN Group, South Africa’s first grassroots opera company.

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Khumba © Triggerfish

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Annalet Steenkamp’s ‘I, Afrikaner’ screened in the First Appearance competition. It is an intimate portrait of her white farming family, which has to redeﬁne itself in violent, post-apartheid South Africa. 2013 was also a great year for South African short ﬁlms. Highlights include: Kudzanai Chiurai’s ‘Iyeza,’ a retelling of the Last Supper with Zaki Ibrahim as a female Jesus, screened at Sundance. Shalin Sirkar’s ‘Minesh,’ about a six-year-

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old runaway, screened in competition at Venice. Toronto screened Marc Dornford-May’s ‘Noye’s Fludd,’ an African-set adaptation of Benjamin Britten’s biblical opera; and Vincent Moloi’s ‘Berea,’ part of ‘African Metropolis,’ a series of short ﬁlms shot in major cities across Africa. Greg Rom was named the Moet Rising Star at the Short Shorts Film Festival in Tokyo for ‘Loot’ As the winner of the South African leg

of the Jameson First Shot Competition, Hanneke Schutte directed Willem Dafoe as a hypochondriac, ex-Ping-Pong player in ‘Saving Norman,’ produced by Trigger Street Productions • Riaz Solker and Allan Shelley won the Cape Town leg of the 2012 48 Hour Film Project for ‘Past Tense’, which went on to come third overall in the international competition and screen at the Cannes Film Festival. It was also a good year for South African music videos: Die Antwoord’s ‘Baby’s On Fire,’ which Terence Neale co-directed with Ninja, won a Bronze Pencil at The One Show and the Jury Prize at m-v-f in Brazil. It now has over 18 million views on YouTube, where Mike Scott’s animated Goldﬁsh music videos have also been a hit, racking up over eight million views. South African-born Damian Weilers also had a hit this year with Basement Jaxx’s ‘What a Difference Love Makes,’ which even got South Africa’s pantsula dance movement featured in ‘The Wall Street Journal.’

Awards: Durban International Film Festival Best Documentary: Angels in Exile Encounters South African Documentary Festival Audience Award: Village Under The Forest Jozi Film Festival Best Documentary: Orania South African Film and Television Awards Best Documentary: Sobukwe – A Great Soul Best Short Film: Umkhungo Best Wildlife: The Last Lion Wild Talk Africa Best Series: Africa

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iNumber Number © Quizzical pictures

CREATIVE SOUTH AFRICA T Post-Production

he Department of Trade and Industry has extended its Foreign Film and Television Production incentive to include postproduction. This means: • Projects shooting on location in South Africa and conducting post-production with a Qualifying South African PostProduction Expenditure (QSAPPE) of R1.5-million in South Africa, qualify for a 22.5% incentive on their QSAPE and QSAPPE (an additional 2.5%, cumulative 22.5%). • Projects shooting on location in South Africa and conducting post-production with a QSAPPE of R3-million and above in South Africa qualify for a 25% incentive on their QSAPE and QSAPPE (an additional 5%, cumulative 25%). • Projects that don’t shoot in South Africa but that have a QSAPPE of R1.5-million qualify for a 22.5% incentive on their QSAPPE. • Projects that don’t shoot in South

Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux © Bosbok 6 Films

Africa but that have a QSAPPE of R3-million qualify for a 25% incentive on their QSAPPE. South Africa has cutting-edge post-production facilities, with stereoscopic workflows, the latest technology, and experienced talent, so it is hoped the post-production incentive’s added financial benefit will bring in a steady flow of work for the sector. It is already paying off: on ‘SAF3,’ a heroic series from Gregory J Bonnan, the creator of

‘Baywatch,’ all post-production is being done in South Africa with Refinery, which is also delivering the show around the world. Similarly, ‘Why Poverty?’ won a Peabody this year after having had Searle Street Post subtitle, top and tail, and oversee all broadcast and online deliverables for its eight feature documentaries and 30 short films. South African post-production talent is also being recognized internationally: Visual effects producer Simon Hansen

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won a Royal Television Society Craft and Design Award for Best Digital Effects on the Hitchcock biopic ‘The Girl.’ This follows on from his acclaimed work on ‘Chronicle,’ which topped the American box office in 2012. Simon is now working as a visual effects consultant on ‘Chronicle’ director Josh Trank’s next project, ‘The Fantastic Four.’ Similarly, BlackGinger have been widely praised for their work on Standard Bank ‘Sh-boom,’ which won a Visual Effects Craft Certificate at The Loerie Awards and was runner up at Creative Circle Ad of the Year. BlackGinger seamlessly integrated new actors into the stock footage of iconic breakthrough moments like the Wright brothers’ first flight, the end of the Second World War, and, closer to home, South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994. Searle Street Post’s David Grant also graded Dutch film ‘Hoe Duur De Suiker,’ which opened this year’s Netherlands Film

Festival. He also graded the award-winning Dutch feature, ‘De Heineken Ontvoering,’ starring Rutger Hauer. Searle Street Post supplied the digital intermediate (DI), grade, online and deliverables on both films. South African visual effects talent work internationally on some of the biggest projects in the world. Ula Rademeyer is the lead text artist at Wea Digital, responsible for the likes of ‘The Hobbit,’ while Tyson Cross works at Industrial Light and Magic as a digital artist on ‘Pacific Rim’ and the lighting technical director on ‘The Avengers.’ Other South African post-production achievements in recent years include: • BlackGinger handled most of the earthquake sequence on China’s blockbuster ‘Aftershock,’ which won Best Visual Effects, among other prizes at the 2011 Asian Film Awards. • Jan Cilliers was the lead Flame compositor on ‘Fast Five’ and senior

South Africa has cutting-edge postproduction facilities, with stereoscopic workflows, the latest technology, and experienced talent, so it is hoped the post-production incentive’s added financial benefit will bring in a steady flow of work for the sector.

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compositor on ‘Tron: Legacy’ Etienne Andlau was the stereoscopic conversion compositor on the second ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows’ • Lead animator Conrad Murrey won an Emmy for Special Effects on ‘The Triangle’ in 2006 With the post production incentive in place and more freelance visual effects artists available than ever before, South Africa is just waiting for the right project to show what it’s truly capable of. •

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INFRASTRUCTURE “ S Gear and Supplies

outh Africa has one of the most advanced film infrastructures in the world, with film commissions in Gauteng and Cape Town, the main production hubs, as well as film offices in Durban, Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay and Zululand. Cape Town Film Studios (CTFS) is a world-class, 17 000m2, four-sound-stage complex. ‘Dredd,’ its first major project back in 2010, won the Empire Award for Best 3D and ushered in a steady flow of international blockbusters through the facility. Cape Town Film Studios expected to expand in 2014 to keep up with demand. There are also plans for a similar studio to be built in Durban, while there are multiple other studio options across South Africa, from specialist tabletop facilities to simple

warehouse setups. Cape Town has been attracting a regular flow of water-based shoots, like pirate series ‘Black Sails,’ rescue series ‘SAF3,’ family film ‘Free Willy: Escape From Pirate’s Cove’; and BAFTA-nominated series like ‘Sinking of the Laconia’ and ‘To The Ends of the Earth.’ Thanks to ‘Black Sails,’ Cape Town Film Studios now offers a 75x50m water tank, which is 1.20m deep; with an inner pool that is 20x10m and 4.8m deep. ‘SAF3’ has also left a legacy: a permanent, heated, 30x15m, 3m-deep tank at The Ottery Youth Centre. There are also reliable gear-houses able to provide whatever you need, from the latest anamorphic lenses to the Arri Alexa or Amira or M-Series lamps, from the Sony F5 and F55 to REDs with Dragon 6K sensors.

South Africa has one of the most advanced film infrastructures in the world, with film commissions in Gauteng and Cape Town, the main production hubs, as well as film offices in Durban, Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay and Zululand.

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Whore’ in 2009. Prosthetics designer Clinton Smith, nominated for a BAFTA for Best Make-Up and Hair Design for ‘The Girl’ • Visual effects producer Simon Hansen, who won a Royal Television Society Craft and Design Award for Best Digital Effects on ‘The Girl’ South African crew have steadily been racking up awards and nominations in recent years. For example: • Art director Sylvain Gingras and set decorator Emma Eunson (Emmy nominees for ‘Gettysburg’, 2011) • DOP Richard Matthews, who passed away earlier this year. (Emmy winner for ‘Great Migrations,’ 2011) • Special effects supervisor Max Pullman and costume supervisor Abigail Metcalfe (Emmy winners for ‘Gettysburg,’ 2011) • Directors Craig Foster and Damon Foster and underwater cinematographer Roger Horrocks (Emmy nominees for Best Cinematography on ‘Into The Dragon’s Lair,’ 2011) • DOP Lee Doig (Emmy winner for ‘Survivor,’ 2010) • Costume designer Jo Katsaras and costume supervisor Zureta Schulz (Emmy nominees for ‘Number One Ladies Detective Agency,’ 2009) • Sound mixer Colin McFarlane (Emmy nominee for ‘24: Redemption,’ 2009) • Special effects coordinator Anthony Stone (Emmy winner for ‘Generation Kill,’ 2008) • Casting director Christa Schamberger (Emmy nominee for ‘Generation Kill,’ 2008) • Cinematographer Dion Beebe (Oscar winner for ‘Memoirs of a Geisha,’ 2006 •

‘The Girl’

outh Africa’s experienced, Englishspeaking, non-unionised crew are one of its biggest selling points, praised by everyone from the late Anthony Minghella to Clint Eastwood. Whatever skill you need, you can find it in South Africa. Many of South Africa’s top talents are now in demand internationally. South African crew who excelled in 2013 include: • Director Gavin Hood, who topped the American box office with ‘Ender’s Game’ • DOP Dan Mindel, who will be shooting the next ‘Star Wars’ film • Costume designer Dianna Cilliers and her assistant Melissa Moritz, who were nominated at the Emmys for Outstanding Costumes on ‘The Girl’ • Composer Philip Miller, who was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Dramatic Score for ‘The Girl’ • Composer Bruce Retief, who was nominated for an Annie for his ‘Adventures in Zambezia’ score • Production designer Darryl Hammer, who won a BAFTA for production design on ‘The Girl’ • Makeup artist Nadine Prigge, nominated for a BAFTA for Best Make-Up and Hair Design on ‘The Girl.’ Nadine was also nominated for a Royal Television Society Best Make-Up Award for ‘The Devil’s

The local ﬁlm industry, as part of the broader creative industries, is a major driver of economic growth, job creation and the building of sustainable livelihoods.

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and Oscar nominee for ‘Chicago,’ 2002) Set decorator Emelia Weavind (Emmy nominee for ‘Generation Kill,’ 2008) • Set decorator Celia Bobak (Oscar nominee for ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ 2005) • Screenwriter Ronald Harwood (Oscar winner for ‘The Pianist, 2002) • Underwater cinematographer Charles Maxwell (Emmy winner for ‘Blue Planet,’ 2001) South Africa also offers experienced, diverse cast. Stand-outs this year included: • Sharlto Copley, who sang the Afrikaans children’s song Jan Pierewiet in ‘Elysium.’ • Charlize Theron, who plays Imperator Furiosa in ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ • Fana Mokoena, the guy Brad Pitt calls for help in ‘World War Z’ • Arnold Vosloo, the bad guy in ‘GI Joe: Retaliation’ • Kandyse McClure, who plays Dr. Clementine Chasseur in ‘Hemlock Grove’ • Sasha Pieterse and Tammin Sursok, who both star in ‘Pretty Little Liars’ • Alice Krige, who plays Eir in ‘Thor: A Dark World’ • Dean Geyer, who acts in ‘Glee’ as Brody Weston • Adhir Kalyan, who stars in ‘Rules of Engagement’ as Timmy Patel •

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Velocity Films on set A1 LTE “The Big Wait”

SPECIALIST SERVICES W Anything You Need, We've Got It!

hether you are an up and coming filmmaker or have been round the block a few times, your production would probably not be as great as it is without specialist services. This section of the industry has evolved with the South African film sector. They are tailored to cater to those little – and sometimes rather important – details. Everyone is familiar with truck hire, car detailing and smoke or mist machines, but there’s a whole world of unique service providers that awaits the avid movie-maker.

Animal Handling

Pyraha stunts

If your feature film requires working with animals of any kind – domestic or exotic – you’ll need to call an animal handler. Certain companies simply supply the animals, while others offer a full service from safety training for your crew to underwater sets and handlers themselves. Some places even have tranquil open spaces for filming or rehearsing, as well as open areas for setting up flying rigs, etc. Most animal specialists offer only certain types of animals. For instance, the Khamai

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Pyraha stunts

Reptile Centre has reptiles, amphibians, insects, mongooses and fish, while the Lion Park generally supplies big cats, and petting zoos and kennels offer a range of farm and domestic animals.

agents and guerrilla fighters to professional hunters, soldiers, robots and thugs. Some companies even offer stunt weapons like RPGs and rocket launchers, crossbows, cannons and explosives.

Prosthetics

Medical Services

From the crow’s feet and age wrinkles to downright disgusting and mangled body parts, prosthetics teams are your solution to all special make-up effects and live action animatronics. They offer straightforward services like wig work and make-up, but also provide expertise in facial hair application, prosthetics, painting and sculpting. They are best known for giving actors realistically gruesome scars and wounds, even going so far as to provide prosthetic props like severed heads and autopsy bodies. If you feel queasy while checking out their portfolios, you’ll know they’re great at what they do!

Films can sometimes be dangerous and regular medics may not have the best equipment to respond to an accident on set. That’s where private medical emergency services take over. They provide regular assistance like ambulances and qualified personnel, but they also have rescue equipment and suitable vehicles for responding to off-road and sports accidents. Some companies even offer basic to advanced life support, disaster relief, medical rescue divers and set safety officers. Most will provide you with First Aid kits and supplies. Cape Town-based Medics in Motion even provide ambulances as props for filmmakers!

Armourers & Weapons Specialists A blockbuster isn’t a blockbuster without weapons; and arms specialists know it. They offer unique replicas, stunt weapons, de-activated or blank-firing guns and a host of battle gear, uniforms and period props. Armourers also provide custom-built weapons and safety training on set. They also teach actors how to handle weapons that are specific to their roles in the films, from FBI

Pyrotechnics Firework displays and fire breathers might be the first things that come to mind when pyrotechnics is mentioned, but it encompasses so much more. Certain companies like Starburst and Wells Fireworks provide both indoor and outdoor pyrotechnics (which are used in theme parks and music concerts). Pyrotechnic providers also offer Kabuki streamers, confetti launchers and

streamer cannons, as well as gear for hire. This includes prop moulding, steel fabrication and engineering and FX equipment.

Prop Houses Prop houses can be awfully fun. They hold all sorts of dribs and drabs – from jewellery and costumes to fake weapons, games, and décor. You name it, these jumble stores offer almost anything filmmakers may need to create an authentic set that’s specific to each scene. Need a porcelain tea set? They’ve got it. Need some office stationery? Check. Wardrobe accessories? Yep – and vintage bags and boxing gloves and children’s books and crime-scene bags, too!

Marine Action Boats Charters & Underwater Services If you’re filming the next instalment of “Jaws”, you’re going to need a marine expert on your team. These services offer not only boat charters, but a wealth of information on the ocean, as well as professional water support, personnel and diving equipment. Some companies offer underwater electronics, cameras and operators for hire while others simply arrange for ferries and cruises for up to 200 passengers. These services also include marine coordinators. They help with marine safety and scouting location and often offer comprehensive support to the film industry.

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AFS Productions on location in the Bo Kaap for Fab.com

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CONTACT DETAILS

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AFS PRODUCTIONS AFS is a hip, family run company and we pride ourselves on organization with meticulous detail, dedication, and the highest level of professionalism. We provide a world-class production infrastructure and logistical support in a fun and friendly environment. We look for cost-effective solutions that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compromise your creativity. We handle all preproduction, production and post- production concerns, and ensure that your shoot runs smoothly from start to finish, with a personal AFS family touch.

Metal Lane, 4 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 8001 Dale Kushner Brin Kushner t: +27 21 424 9999 f: +27 21 424 9998 e: info@afsproductions.com www.afsproductions.com

GENRES OF FILM Service production, commercial production, feature films, TV, documentary and stills

LANGUAGES SPOKEN English, Afrikaans

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GENRES OF FILM Commercial service production Stills production Music video production Documentary production

LANGUAGES SPOKEN English, French, Afrikaans

RECENT CV Quad Productions Grizzly and Co. Magali Films N. Europa Dynamo SP z.o.o. Tempomedia Filmproduction GmbH GrandLarge Inc

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CONTACT DETAILS

Metal Tiger Productions is a streamlined production company offering huge experience without the expensive frills. The core team, with veteran Liz O’Shaughnessy at the helm, does all the preliminary research to avoid unnecessary extra costs, with Liz doing all the budgeting herself. Metal Tiger has wonderful relationships with the top freelance crews and suppliers, bringing the right people on board for each job. The company also uses stringent accounting practices to ensure fast, efficient and transparent reconciling of all jobs. And, of course, as Noel Coward said, “Work is more fun than fun!”

Unit G16, Old Castle Brewery, 6 Beach Road, Woodstock, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa Liz O’Shaughnessy t: +27 21 448 8794 f: +27 21 447 6732 e: liz@metaltigerproductions.co.za www.metaltigerproductions.co.za

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RECENT COMMERCIALS CV

Shayne Brookstein and founder Philip Key lead our dynamic production team providing hands-on, problem-solving and intuitive production services throughout Southern Africa for commercials, stills and all multi-media platforms. Partnered with Moonlighting Films, we began in 1989 and offer 25 years of accumulated experience and solid track record from our Cape Town base. We are also on the approved supplier list for Unilever.

Acne Action Films Anonymous Content B-Reel Big Kahuna Blm Film by Us Film Produkcja Hobby Films Krypton Films Laterna Magica Lee Films Minivegas National Geographic Outsider Palladium Papaya Park Pictures Plastikk Pointblank Productions Quad Radioaktive Rawland Sons and Daughters Stratum Sweet Shop Tangrystan The Producers The Black Arts Company The Mob The Talkies Tempesta Wild Plum Wonderboys

Garnier for Tempesta, Paris - Photographer Ebrahim Hajee

MOONLIGHTING

Gancia for Landia, Argentina

Rexona commercial with Ranch Exit Media

CONTACT DETAILS Beccy Kellond e: beccy@moonlighting.co.za Shayne Brookstein e: shayne@moonlighting.co.za Philip Key e: philip@moonlighting.co.za t: +27 21 447 2209 www.moonlighting.co.za

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LILY / Air Balloon / Friend, UK / That Go

ORANGE FILMS Olympians, Popstars, Lifeguards. And others. Contact us for any queries you have about us or shooting in Southern Africa.

CONTACT DETAILS

THE HOFF / Check24.de / Embassy of Dreams, Germany / Docter Twins

The Armoury 4th Floor, 160 Sir Lowry Road Cape Town, 8001, South Africa t: +27 21 465 4188 www.orangefilms.co.za Jon Day e: jon@orangefilms.co.za Vivian Esterhuyse e: vivian@orangefilms.co.za Mandy Ritchie e: mandy@orangefilms.co.za

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Commercials Production Stills Production Music Videos Production Documentary Production Film & Stills Productions Services Have you seen the Silver Lining?

CONTACT DETAILS First Floor, 99 Hout Street, Heritage Square Cape Town, South Africa, 8001 Renier Ridgeway (Exective Producer) t: +27 21 422 0072 f: +27 21 422 0074 e: renier@silverliningpictures.tv www.silverliningpictures.tv

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CONTACT DETAILS 2 Milner Street, Paarden Eiland, 7405 Cape Town, South Africa PO Box 369, Paarden Eiland, 7420 Cape Town, South Africa t: +27 21 506 3300 f: +27 21 506 3316 e: top@topproductions.co.za www.topproduction.de

BAFTA Nominated “The Sinking of the Laconia”

TWO OCEANS PRODUCTIONS Two Oceans Production was established in 1998 with the primary objective of delivering a professional specially geared service to the European television market. Since then the company has grown to one of the leading production companies in South Africa having completed over 75 international feature length films and numerous commercials for clients around the world. While we regard ourselves to be a small, boutique style company, TOP has successfully delivered large productions such as “Northmen”, “The Sinking of the Laconia”, “Albert Schweitzer” and “The Three Investigators” series. With our network of broadcasters, producers and specialist suppliers, as well as our relationship with the Cape Town Film Studios, we are able to deliver on a large scale to a multitude of media formats and creative requirements. At TOP we believe in building unique and personalised relationships with our clients and by giving hands on, expert attention to each production from start to finish, TOP guarantees a cost effective solutions driven experience.

“Northmen, A Viking Saga”

CONTACTS Giselher Venzke: Company Director/ Producer Bertha Spieker: Company Director/ Producer Marco le Roux: Line Producer

SERVICES OFFERED Tailor made, hands on, cost effective commercials facilitation and long form co-production, co-financing and service facilitation. “In Einem WildenLand”

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CAN-CAN FILMS Under the dynamic leadership of Di Britz, one of South Africa’s most experienced commercials producers, Can-Can oﬀers an innovative approach to facilitating International Commercials. Please visit our website for background on our unique service and opportunities.

m: +27 83 227 3041 e: di@can-canfilms.co.za www.can-canfilms.co.za

CAPE DIRECT Cape Direct was established in 1992 and was one of the first production film service companies to operate in Cape Town. Dianne Bramhill is still at the helm of this well-established and highly-esteemed company. We like to think of ourselves as an extension of our international clients, working together as a team to provide cost-effective solutions and great commercials. We offer all services necessary for setting up and executing a successful shoot. t: +27 21 424 4495 e: production@capedirect.com www.capedirect.com

HUNGRY FILMS With two experienced resident directors — Oscar Strauss and Ian Difford — Hungry Films has established itself as a leading commercial production company in South Africa. Oscar specializes in directing performance, especially children’s performance, while Ian, with his background in art and commercial photography, has a master’s touch for creating beautiful pictures, whatever the subject. t: +27 11 482 2171 / 2 e: info@hungryfilms.co.za jackie@hungryfilms.co.za www.hungryfilms.co.za

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PLANK Plank is based in Cape Town, but does 50% of work in the trendy Woodstock area of Cape Town and 50% of work in Joburg from our satellite office in Bryanston.

Anco Henning (Executive Producer) m: +27 83 235 6720 t: +27 21 461 0887 e: anco@plank.co.za www.plank.co.za

SPIER FILMS Managing Director - Michael Auret Spier Films is an award-winning production and finance company. Our recent productions include ‘Young Ones’, starring Michael Shannon and Elle Fanning and ‘The Salvation’ starring Mads Mikkelsen and Eva Green.

3rd Floor, Union House, 25 Commercial Street, Cape Town, South Africa t: +27 21 461 0925 e: contact@spierfilms.com www.spierfilms.com

THE FABULOUS BOOMTOWN BOYS The Fabulous Boomtown Boys has been in the business for 12 years, servicing local and international commercial clients, recently finishing their first feature film called “The Perfect Wave” which is being released internationally in 2014. The film was shot in South Africa, New Zealand, Bali and Mauritius and directed by director Bruce Mac. t: +27 21 788 3929 e: cj@boomtownfilms.co.za www.boomtownfilms.co.za www.theperfectwave.co.za

“The Perfect Wave” Feature Film Shot in Cape Town, Mauritius, Bali, New Zealand

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DARRIN HOFMEYR With 15 years of experience in the VFX industry in South Africa and Canada, Darrin has been at BlackGinger as CG Supervisor since 2006. Conceptualising, supervising and directing projects for national and international brands and ensuring all expectations are met. Darrin leads a team of 30 talented artists that together create award winning commercials.

CONTACT DETAILS 60 New Church Street, Cape Town, South Africa, 8001 t: +27 21 488 1188 f: +27 21 488 1190 e: info@blackginger.tv twitter: @blackgingertv www.blackginger.tv

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joe alblas MOTION PICTURE STILL PHOTOGRaPHER

LATEST WORK Joe’s latest work includes The Salvation – a classical western by the acclaimed Danish director, Kristian Levring filmed on location at Nash’s Farm and in Cullinan, with an “A” rated international cast including Mads Mikkelsen (featured above), Eva Green, Eric Cantona, Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Jonathan Pryce. March 2013 saw him exhibit his photographic work, The Bible Experience in New York alongside the launch of the BluRay/ DVD of the epic television mini series with 20th Century Fox Entertainment. Other projects completed in 2013 include The Gunman filmed on location in Barcelona and London – starring Sean Penn and directed by Pierre Morel; unit and special stills on Northmen: A Viking Saga with Ascot Entertainment; Unfriend with Warner Bros. GmbH; and he’s currently been working on the popular television series Black Sails for Starz Entertainment and The Book of Negroes for Entertainment One Canada.

CONTACT DETAILS t: +27 438 2773 m: +27 83 338 7800 e: joe@joealblas.com www.joealblas.com

CLIENT LIST Apollo Movie Beteiligungs, Ascot Entertainment Group, BBC One, BBC America, Conquering Lion Pictures, DNA Films, DO Productions, Elite Filmproduktion AG, Entertainment One, Film Afrika, HBO, Hollywood Media Bridge, Hollywood Pictures, History Channel, ITV, Jumping Horse Film, Kalahari Pictures, Kudos Film & Television, Left Bank Pictures, Light Workers Media, Lionsgate, Moonlighting Films, Nordisk Film Egmont, Nostromo Pictures, Nova Film, Nutopia, One Three Media, Out of Africa Entertainment, Sienna Films, Silver Pictures, SKY HD Atlantic, Spier Films, Starz Entertainment LLC, Tandem Communications GmbH, Thunder Road Pictures, 20th Century Fox Entertainment, Warner Bros. GmbH, Warner Premiere, Working Title Television, Wiedemann & Berg Film GmbH, Wrekin Hill Entertainment and Zentropa.

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PICTURE TREE Collaboration.Reputation.Integrity.PictureTree is a hub of ad people who inject creative filmmaking solutions to scripts. From commercials to digital content and even some feature films.

DIRECTORS FAUSTO BECATTI

WIM STEYTLER

GERSH KGAMEDI

JH BEETGE

MUKUNDA MICHAEL DEWIL

RICHARD TRUTER

CONTACT DETAILS 2 Athole Avenue, Craighall, Johannesburg Gary King Executive Producer t: +27 11 787 7446 f: +27 11 787 8367 e: gary@picturetree.co.za www.picturetree.co.za

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Plank Film Productions ranksblablablabla South Africa. Both our directors Peter Pohorsky and Norman Maake are blablablablabla and blablabla with blablabla knowledge in blablablabla. While we are committed to craft of the blablaba caliber our blablablablablabla no nonsense. Blablabla brilliant blablabla reel. Plank is based in Cape Town, but does 50% of work in the trendy Woodstock area of Cape Town and 50% of work in Joburg from our satellite office in Bryanston. Peter Pohorsky has been directing some of the most memorable performance work in South Africa for the past 17 years. Norman Maake is a highly respected long form director in touch with local culture which also translates into his commercials. Norman is available for both long form work and commercials. Anco Henning started at Plank 7 years ago as Production Manger and has been producing for Peter and Norman for the past 3 years. Visit our website to have a look at some of the highlights of the past few years.

CONTACT DETAILS Anco Henning (Executive Producer) m: +27 83 235 6720 t: +27 21 461 0887 e: anco@plank.co.za www.plank.co.za

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REFINERY Refinery is a post-production facility that services the moving picture industry, from script to screen – We offer the best creative talent, an individualised service and a financial solution to ensure your vision.

FACILITIES INCLUDE Digital Dailies • Editorial cutting rooms • On-line • VFX & Animation • S3D post • Truelight color management Baselight grading suites • Dolby Accredited Sound Studios • DCP theatrical deliveries • Mastering & Deliveries

RECENT CLIENTS Film: iNumberNumber (Quizzical Pictures)– Grade/ VFX/Deliveries Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines (20th Century Fox, FilmAfrika) – Dailies/Grade/VFX/ ADR/deliveries Kite (Videovision Entertainment, The Weinstein Company) – Dailies/Editorial/Grade/VFX/ Sound/deliveries Schuks Your Country Needs You (Touchstone Pictures,Krisan) – Dailies/DI/Sound/deliveries Long Walk to Freedom (Videovision Entertainment) – Dailies/editorial The Forgotten Kingdom (ZenHQ) – Grade/ On-line/sound/deliveries Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux (BosBok) – Grade/deliveries

TV: SAF 3 (Tower 18,Kalahari Pictures) – 20 episode TV series – full post/deliveries worldwide Advertising: Lotto (Your Girlfriend) – Grade/IEC/Full post Incredible Connection – Open Co/Shoot/VFX/ animation/Sound/grade

CONTACT DETAILS Tracey Williams e: tracey@refinery.co.za t: +27 11 799 7800 f: +27 11 706 0300 www.refinery.co.za

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MICHAEL MATTHEWS Michael has directed award winning commercials, fashion films, music videos and short films. Michael’s love for cinema has a strong influence on his style. He looks to convey emotional weight that resonates with the viewer. Michael focuses on the core of the concept; pushing it further to create something that is truly effective, as well as finding a style and tone that makes the film unique. Michael likes to take on challenging work, both creatively and technically, which has given him experience with complicated VFX, stunts, animals, car action and large ambitious productions.

WILLEM GROBLER Willem Grobler has shown a burning passion for the power of the moving image from an early age, winning numerous awards during his studies. Willem has directed captivating projects since joining Silver Lining Pictures, including an ultra-slow motion music video for South African pop sensation ISO, and a critically acclaimed fashion film for Suzaan Heyns’s Joburg Fashion Week show in 2012. In 2013 he wrote, produced, directed and edited the enchanting 48 Hour Film Project ‘Adelard’, and the year culminated in a successful Coca-Cola Christmas Campaign for Ogilvy Berlin in Germany.

CONTACT DETAILS Renier Ridgeway (Executive Producer) t: +27 21 422 0072 f: +27 21 422 0074 e: renier@silverliningpictures.tv www.silverliningpictures.tv

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SEARLE STREET POST Searle Street Post offers a full-service postproduction solution for commercials, feature films and television. Our state-of-the-art facility handles any video format up to 4K, while our experienced, creative talent are among the best in Africa. Searle Street Post has proved they can do anything in the last year, whether you want a hand-coloured finish (Prudential ‘South Pole’); the same actor to appear four times in the same frame (Outsurance); to shoot with horses, greyhounds, two AFL teams and massive green screens for a seamless match between Perth and Cape Town (TABtouch); or seamlessly composited crowds and cityscapes (Smirnoff ‘The People’s Stadium’). Searle Street Post recently supplied digital dailies on ‘The Giver,’ starring Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Alexander Skarsgard, Taylor Swift and Katie Holmes; as well as post-production services and facilities to the Oscar-nominated ‘Long Walk to Freedom’; Cannes’ closing night film ‘Zulu’; and Peabody-winner ‘Why Democracy?’ We also provided full post to the local box office hit ‘Khumba;’ the International Press Academy nominee ‘The Four Corners;’ and SAFTA-winners ‘90 Plein Street,’ ‘Adventures in Zambezia’ and ‘Die Wonderwerker,’ among other award-winning films.

SERVICES CGI / digital dailies / duplication / editing / grading / kit hire / multi-media / on-set DITs / telestream / VFX / VT

CONTACT DETAILS Heino Henning t: +27 21 469 2820 e: heino@sspp.co.za www.sspp.co.za

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MAKHULU Makhulu is an award-winning film, photography and media agency based in Cape Town. We strive to produce content that is both visually engaging and personally empowering. We select our projects carefully because we believe that purpose takes precedence over profit. We partner with ethically inclined companies, organisations and individuals to tell stories that matter; stories that inspire audiences all over the world to actively participate in positive social change. m: +27 84 310 2700 e: rowan@makhulu.co.za www.makhulu.co.za

OKUHLE MEDIA Okuhle Media is an award-winning Production Company that specialises in the professional creation and delivery of content that engages audiences and delights our clients. We work with broadcasters, brands, corporates and production partners to create content that inspires, educates, entertains or sells across multiple platforms globally. t: +27 21 486 2900 e: info@okuhle.co.za www.okuhle.co.za

SPITFIRE FILMS Spitfire Films is a creative content studio & collective based in Hyde Park Johannesburg, specializing in creating content for advertisers big and small. We offer a turnkey solution and offer brands opportunities to get their message or awareness onto any screen. We are locally and internationally awarded. Our awards include Cannes Lions, Loeries and Promax. In a nutshell, we make flipping great ads and we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rip you off. t: +27 11 325 6227 e: liesl@spitfirefilms.tv www.spitfirefilms.tv

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TIA PRODUCTIONS TIA is a small, boutique-style production company based in Johannesburg, South Africa run by Tarryn Lee Crossman. We focus on making documentary films, as well as both long and short form TV productions. But, no matter what it is weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on, our focus is always on powerful storytelling.

m: +27 82 536 6493 e: tarryn@tiaproductions.com www.tiaproductions.com

JAN VERBOOM TVC & Lifestyle Photographer Looking for the best, look no further. Jan has the ability to blend creativity with craft effortlessly, to capture uncluttered images that speak to the audience. Years of advertising experience means Jan understands your images need to communicate ideas, concept and appeal.

m: +27 82 652 2278 e: jverboom@iafrica.com www.janverboom.com

VINCENT SHANTALL Special Effects and Flutter Fetti (confetti) applications (Based in the Western Cape) Stockist of the largest range of Flutter Fetti and relevant machines to expel confetti as well as Bubble Machines, Pyrotechnics, Snowmachines, Streamer Cannons, Fireworks, Balloons, Laser Machines, Flame machines and many other products. t: +27 21 511 9676 m: +27 82 553 0438 e: viscreatect@mweb.co.za www.visualc.co.za

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DAVID GRANT Colourist, baselight With more than 20 years of local and international experience in post production, David is one of the most sought-after colourists in South Africa for both features and commercials.

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THEUNS VAN RENSBURG Online artist, flame A rising star, Theuns was the lead compositor on the Supersport promos that won VFX and compositing gold at Promax in 2013. The highlight of his six-year career so far was as the on-set VFX compositor on ‘The Giver,’ starring Meryl Streep.

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UDESH CHETTY Online artist, flame One of the top compositing talents in South Africa, Udesh brings a strong 3D and CG compositing edge to his work in Flame, which has already earned him a Visual Effects Loerie.

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FAUSTO BECATTI Director Of Argentinian/Italian origin, Fausto comes from an academic background in film studies at UCT. With a firm grasp of the technical, he brings an original and stylized eye, infusing his craft with an unmistakable passion. Commercials, music videos, or content, he’s comfortable on any set.

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GERSH KGAMEDI Director Gersh directs with empathy, with a real understanding and feel for his environment. His work reflects his innate sense of South African lifestyle. His directing is about love, fun and a commitment to his craft.

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JH BEETGE Director A true visual storyteller. A director whose cinematic strengths lie in precise & distinctive visuals combined with sincere & compelling characters. We call his style ‘cine-photo¬graphic narrative’.

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MUKUNDA MICHAEL DEWIL Director He does features in between shooting commercials. Intense dialogue? Action packed stunts? With two (well nearly three) feature films under his belt. Watch the man deliver.

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RICHARD TRUTER Director After spending 15 years in the UK & Europe and directing for the likes of Cadillac, Stella Artois, Armani and Sigur Ros, he returns to South Africa mixing his roots with a truly international edge.

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WIM STEYTLER Director Wim recently started as a director at Picture Tree with a talent for creating emotive and provocative films. His work in documentary and music videos has given him a unique combination of skills in producing content that is stylised but still captures human connection.

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JOHAN WILKE Photographer Johan Wilke specialises in food, fashion and beauty, he is a trained graphic designer and photographer with a passion for documentary photography which is what he exhibits every year. Technical knowledge mixed with more than 20 years of creative work makes for a superior product.

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NORMAN MAAKE Director A great guy with years of experience with a talent to express a truly South African story and more, available for long form work and commercials.

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PETER POHORSKY Director He directs with passion, creativity and empathy at the same time with a slant for the original. .

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NICHOLAS Visual Effects / Compositor / Flame artist Nick takes precision and creativity, filters them through his ability to think laterally and the outcome is exceptional. His eye for detail, intuition and wealth of experience on various VFX platforms render him in a league of his own.

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ALEX Colourist Alex has graded well over 20 films. He instinctively understands the picture he is presented with and beautifully accentuates the vision of the D.O.P. and Director. He is a true soldier, always prepared to go into battle for his films.

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TERRY Colourist Terry is reinventing the colour wheel he breathes youth and creativity into every project finding the perfect balance between his technical proficiency and wild imagination.

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REFLEX MOTION CONTROL Reflex Motion Control is the creative partnership of Peter Constan-Tatos and Campbell Stuart-Watson which since 1994 has supplied motion control services and equipment to the South African market. Motion control provides precise, accurate and repeatable relational moves between camera and subject, to produce lighting effects, special effects, background replacement and CG live action interfacing. Peter operates both the locally based Motoman rig and assists on imported rigs like the Milo from the UK, Graphlite from LA and the compact but quick Sprog, remembered on the Allan Gray ‘Time Flies’ spot. Peter consults on the vital pre-planning required for successful motion control shots. Whether the shot is 6m high for the ‘Liberty shoes’ commercial, 3D stereoscopic stop motion with a stills camera for ‘MNET Firefly and Ladybug’, or a high speed Phantom move that combines precision camera and synchronised prop movement, Peter will specify the most suitable of the 6 rigs available locally, and through Reflex’s overseas partners The VFX Company. Motion control is not limited to cameras..., props and sets can be motorised using a range of robotic equipment to achieve stunning visual effects. Reflex Motion Control now also represents Cablecam/Skycam and Dactylcam in South Africa, a range of cable cameras that covers large sporting events through to simple cable setups for low budget shoots. The Cablecam 1D and 2D systems can be utilised for repeatable motion control shots. Local development work at Reflex Motion Control has resulted in the two exciting new products, the “LED 1.0”, an ultra high power LED lighting (outputting a massive 100,000 lux) and a robust camera slider, the 5ft extendible “CAMSLIDE 1.5”.

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ATLAS STUDIOS The ideal sound stage for TV dramas, game shows, commercials and sitcoms Features: Office, audience holding, rehearsal & storage space • On site parking • ETC Express 120 channel dimmer controls • Security and cleaning Specs: Air conditioned sound stage • 460m2 • Lighting grid - 4.2m Cnr. Frost Ave & Owl St, Milpark, Joburg t: +27 11 482 7111 e: info@atlasstudios.co.za www.atlasstudios.co.za

BUDGET VAN & TRUCK RENTAL WESTERN CAPE Count on our staff for friendly and professional assistance. We provide your business with quality, affordable transport solutions in the Western Cape. We are continually expanding our fleet to meet our customer’s demands. 26 Auckland Street, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town Gary de Valle e: garydv@budget.co.za m: +27 82 464 8038 t: +27 21 510 8602 www.budget.co.za

MOUNTAIN MARINA Unrivalled comfort and elegance on the water’s edge, offering a world-class location with Table Mountain as a majestic backdrop. Mountain Marina is a collection of one, two and threebedroom apartments, with the penthouses as the premier units.The apartments are fully serviced and equipped to the highest standard. Each apartment comprises modern, airconditioned, spacious en-suite bedrooms with separate lounge and dining areas. t: +27 21 421 3070 f: +27 86 613 5208 e: stay@mountainmarina.co.za www.mountainmarina.com

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OKUHLE STUDIOS Cape Town’s first permanent HD, Live Broadcast, Television Studio Specs: 270m² air-conditioned Sound Stage • 4.5m to lighting grid • 6m Inﬁnity Wall • Live to air or pre-records • HD Video and Audio Post Production Facilities: Production Ofﬁces • Makeup Room • Meeting areas • On site parking • Production servicing

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RATANGA JUNCTION Create a lasting picture at Ratanga Junction. Featuring Theme park rides, waterways and canals, restaurants and kitchens, parking lots and beautifully landscaped gardens. For all events, TV, stills, motion films and much more.

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VALUE FILM FLEET Film Industry Equipped Vehicles Value Film Fleet offers a fully comprehensive transport and logistics service tailor made to the requirements of the film industry. Our fleet includes standard vehicles, lighting trucks, fully kitted wardrobe vehicles, mobile offices, forklifts, cargo vehicles with volume bodies and specialised variations such as tail lifts used to transport techno cranes. Tracey Cheeseman m: +27 83 459 2539 e: tracyc@value.co.za www.value.co.za

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An Unforgettable Destination lready a world-renowned destination, South Africa is ideal for every tourist who wants luxury, comfort and an exciting holiday. Cape Town was recently named the number one best city to visit, according to New York Times in 2014. “In recent years the city has received a deluge of accolades paying homage to its undeniable natural beauty,” Lonely Planet wrote, alluding to Table Mountain as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the World Design Capital 2014 and the V&A Waterfront as a primary tourist destination – among other tributes. Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal is known for its warm, sunny beaches and the eastern coast is renowned for its rolling hills, wild shores and unexplored forests. In the Northern Cape, springtime visitors can experience the wonder of Namaqualand’s wildflowers, while Mpumalanga and Limpopo are home to one of the bestknown game reserves in the world – the Kruger National Park. The nation’s top destinations include Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, with over 4,700 indigenous South African flora, the Western Cape Winelands, the Cango Caves and ostrich farms in Outshoorn, and the cultural hub of Soweto in Johannesburg. Gold Reef City and Sun City resort are also a popular relaxation and recreation spots, while the Blyde River Canyon in Mpumalanga and Shakaland in KwaZulu-Natal promise stunning scenery as far as the eye can see. South Africa has eight World Heritage sites including the Cradle of Humankind, Robben Island, uKhalamba-Drakensberg Park and the Vredefort Dome – the remains of a 2-billion year old meteorite, 10 kilometres in diameter. Eco-friendly tours are immensely popular and offer travellers the chance to give back while they enjoy their holiday. Township tours are also a common option for visitors. Take a bike ride through Soweto, or opt for a late night jazz safari in Cape Town. For history buffs, there’s the recently launched ‘Madiba Inspired Tourist Attractions’, a travel map encouraging tourists to walk in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps.

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JANUARY Sundance Film Festival 16 – 26 January Rotterdam International Film Festival 22 January – 3 February CineMart 26 – 29 January San Diego Black Film Festival 30 January – 3 February

FEBRUARY Colours of the Nile International Film Festival 5 – 9 February Cinemafrica Film Festival 5 – 8 February Berlin Film Festival 6 – 16 February European Film Market 7 – 16 February Texas Black Film Festival 19 – 22 February Jozi Film Festival 21 – 23 February

AdFest 6 – 8 March Cape Town Film Mart 7 – 9 March North Carolina Black Film Festival 13 – 16 March CinemAfrica 19 – 23 March Advertising Creative Circle (TBC) 13 March Luxor African Film Festival 16 – 24 March AFCI Location Show 27 – 29 March KKNK 29 March – 5 April

APRIL ADC Annual Awards 7 – 9 April SAFTAs 5 – 6 April MIPTV 7 – 10 April African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 14 April Tribeca Film Festival 16 – 27 April Golden Award of Montreaux (TBC) 22 – 23 April Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival 25 April – 5 May Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival 25 – 26 April

African, Asian & Latin American Film Festival Milan 4 – 10 May Black International Cinema Berlin 7 – 11 May Cannes Film Festival 14 – 25 May Out In Africa LGBT Film Festival 17 – 18 May SATCOM Africa 19 – 22 May The Broadcast Show 19 – 22 May Golden Award Montreaux 20 – 25 May

JUNE Hollywood Black Film Festival 2 – 7 June Ismailia International Film Festival 4 – 9 June Encounters Documentary Film Festival 6 – 23 June Annecy International Animation Film Festival 9 – 14 June San Francisco Black 13 – 16 June Zanzibar International Film Festival 14 – 22 June Cannes Lions 15 – 21 June American Black Film Festival 18 – 21 June

JULY Rwanda Film Festival 12 – 18 July Grahamstown National Arts Festival 3 – 13 July MEDIATECH Africa (TBC) 17 – 19 July Durban International Film Festival 18 – 28 July Durban FilmMart 18 – 21 July Wild Talk Africa 23 – 26 July

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Annual Cloud & Virtualisation Summit Africa (TBC) 1 – 2 August

Kenya International Film Festival (TBC) Cape Winelands Film Festival 1 – 10 November DISCOP Africa 5 – 7 November American Film Market 5 – 12 November AFI Fest (TBC) 6 – 13 November African International Film Festival (TBC) 10 – 17 November AFRICACOM (TBC) 11 – 13 November NFVF SA Film Indaba 14 – 15 November Cairo International Film Festival: 19 – 26 November AFDA Annual Film Festival (TBC) 23 – 24 November Design Indaba Film Festival 28 – 30 November

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OCTOBER Shnit International Short Film Festival 8 – 12 October Dockanema Film Festival 9 – 11 October Silicon Valley African Film Festival 10 – 12 October MIPCOM 13 – 16 October Africa In The Picture Film Festival (TBC) 20 – 28 October Africa In Motion 25 October – 2 November Lola Kenya Screen Film Forum (TBC) 28 October Aluta Film Festival 30 October – 2 November Photo & Film Expo 31 October – 3 November

DECEMBER Marrakech International Film Festival 5 – 13 December

‘Long Walk To Freedom’

IBC 4 – 9 September Toronto International Film Festival 5 – 15 September Tri-Continental Film Festival 12 – 22 September Loeries Creative Week 15 – 21 September Euro Eﬃes 17 September Nigeria COM 16 – 17 September Urbanworld Film Festival 17 – 21 September Abuja International Film Festival (TBC) 23 – 26 September Tribe One: Dinokeng Festival 26 – 28 September Nedbank Digital Edge Live 30 September

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Nothing beats a traditional South African braai. Let the real men get the meat going while you relax and enjoy a unique display of Alpha dominance, beer in hand. Visit one of the eight World Heritage Sites – Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, uKhahlamba Drakensburg Park, breathtakingly beautiful mountains in KZN and The Cradle of Humankind are just a few of these iconic places. Ride an ostrich! It takes a lot of skill, but amateurs are welcome to try their luck at one of the many ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn in the Karoo. If you don’t feel up to the challenge, why not try some delicious ostrich biltong or pate instead. Visit Mzoli’s Place in Gugulethu Township. It started out as a simple, township butchery but has grown into an allencompassing hangout spot with a rich music and dance culture and some of the finest meat in the country. Ride a luxury train through South Africa. The most famous is the Blue Train, which has 5-star service and spectacular scenery from Cape Town to Pretoria. Rovos Rail provides opulent railway trips all the way up to Victoria Falls. Passengers enjoy 5-star dinners and full-sized bath tubs! Visit the second-highest waterfall in the world – the Tugela Falls in KwaZulu-Natal.

The falls consist of five major drops, with the highest measuring 411 metres. The total drop is 948 metres. 7. Swim with penguins at Boulders Beach on the Cape Peninsula. The small, public beach is set apart from the main penguin colony, but that won’t stop penguins from sharing your towel – and perhaps even your snacks! 8. Canoe or raft down the Orange River. Canoe and white-water rafting trips are plentiful and are absolutely incredible in spring. Most tour operators can be found in the Richtersveld National Park along the border with Namibia. 9. Book a stay at the Hans Merensky Hotel & Spa. Its golf course is right up against the boundary of the Kruger National Park so it’s the perfect opportunity to get in a game and a game drive. You’ll also share the course with the resident giraffe, zebra and crocs, so pack a camera! 10. Feeling adventurous? Try bungee-jumping in Bloukrans! It is the world’s highest bungee bridge at 216 metres and is sure to leave you feeling exhilarated. And after you’ve taken the plunge, Face Adrenalin has a bar right next to the bridge to quell your fear. 11. Nothing beats a good go-kart race and Randburg Raceway knows it. They offer specially designed, imported racing karts

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fitted with slick tyres and 160cc Honda engines. Book an Endurance Race or a Grand Prix and get ready to beat the competition with every lap! Spend a relaxing day in the Western Cape’s winelands. Fairview offers superb selections of wine and cheese tastings, with a specially designed tasting room that creates a more welcoming environment. Just down the road, the Spice Route will take you on a Wine and Chocolate Journey with a selection of drinks paired with artisan chocolates. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban is the perfect way to round off your trip. It is one of the largest shopping centres in Africa and sees more than 1.8 million visitors every month. It holds 24 movie theatres, over 70 restaurants, more than 370 stores, an arcade, a theme park and much more. Oh! Did we mention that it also has a skate park designed by proskater Tony Hawk? See hundreds of thousands of wildflowers blossom in the Northern Cape’s Namaqualand during springtime. While you’re at it, visit the Hantam Meat Festival for a veritable orgy of lamb chops, stews, curries, kebabs and braaivleis (barbeque). Brave souls can try a smiley – a roasted lamb’s head – or skaapstertjies – tiny offerings of docked lamb’s tail.

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AFRICA 5 TOP GROSSING FILMS IN 2012-2013 Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Producer: Anant Singh Starring: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris Filmed on Location: South Africa Genre: Drama Release Date: 28 November 2013

Adventures in Zambezia Director: Wayne Thornley Starring: Jeremy Suarez, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L Jackson Location: South Africa Genre: Animated children’s feature Release Date: 5 June 2012

Khumba Director: Anthony Silverston Starring: Jake T Austin, Steve Bucemi, Liam Neeson Filmed on Location: South Africa Genre: Animated children’s feature Release Date: 6 October 2013

A Hijacking (Kapringen) Director: Tobias Lindholm Starring: Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim

Filmed on Location: Denmark and Mombasa, Kenya Genre: Drama Thriller Release Date: 3 September 2012

Phone Swap Director: Kunle Afolayan Starring: Ada Ameh, Lydia Forson, Nse Ikpe-Etim Filmed on Location: Nigeria Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: 7 March 2012

Kenya Nigeria South Africa

OTHER NOTABLE PRODUCTIONS Half of a Yellow Sun Director: Biyi Bandele Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton Filmed on Location: Nigeria Genre: Drama Release Date: 8 September 2013 at TIFF

Mad Max: Fury Road Director: George Miller Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron

Filmed on Location: Namibia Genre: Action Release Date: 2015 (TBC)

Chappie Director/Producers: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Hugh Jackman, Sharlto Copley, Sigourney Weaver Filmed on Location: South Africa Genre: Action Thriller

Release Date: 27 March 2015

Black Sails Seasons 1 & 2 Director/Producers: Neil Marshall, Nina Heyns Starring: Toby Stephens, Hannah New, Luke Arnold Filmed on Location: Cape Town, South Africa Genre: Action Release Date: 2014

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THE GATEWAY TO AFRICA A lthough South Africa has long held itself as the ‘gateway’ to the continent, Africa has in recent years been shifting away from that perception. It has slowly begun moving towards a more home-grown, local ideal, where Africans reach for their heritage, tell stories they want to hear and engage each other creatively.

This is never more obvious than in the film industry, where nations like Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya are forging ahead with vibrant and locally-developed economic models despite adversity. Ghanaian stars are well-known throughout sub-Saharan Africa and Nollywood – Nigeria’s response to a vast local need for entertainment – is thriving and Kenya is a riding on the wings

of Lupita Nyong’o’s recent Oscar success. Kenya especially has become a beacon in Africa’s film industry and is no newcomer to success stories, with box office hits like ‘Inception’, ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’, ‘The Constant Gardener’ and ‘Independence Day’ are all set or filmed here. The nation has undisputed natural beauty, from vast

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plateaus of wilderness to jagged, breathtaking mountains and busy seascapes. Its bountiful wildlife and conservation areas are arguably its draw card, with a number of international documentary filmmakers and photographers clambering to get that perfect shot every year. The country also has a burgeoning film-festival sector, facilitated by the Kenya Film Commission and annually celebrates the Kenya Film & TV Awards, recognising excellence in production of national filmmakers and stars. It is a massive arts and culture platform, along with the Kenya International Film Festival (KIFF). This is not to say that Nigeria cannot hold its own. Nollywood has grown to become the second-largest film industry in the world in number of annual film productions, and the local economy and government are only now beginning to realise the potential of this market. Project ACT Nollywood (Advancing Creativity and Technology) is testament to this, giving filmmakers the opportunity to both grow their skills with first-hand experience and training, as well as benefit from the funding available to independent filmmakers. The nation has been working on tackling film piracy – one of the industry’s biggest problems – and on reaching a global level of

excellence. Events like the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have pioneered this excellence over the last decade. Ghana, too, has its own version of Nollywood – aptly named Gollywood. Although the industry is far smaller than Nigeria’s, it has steadily evolved since the early 90s. The nation has a large output of local stars, as well as a number of celebrities with international acclaim: Cynthia Addai-Robinson, a Ghanaian-American actress (‘Star Trek Into Darkness’) and award-winning filmmaker Kwah Ansah (‘Love Brewed in the African Pot’) to name a few. This variety in cinema styles simply shows the diversity with which the African continent has evolved. Although South Africa and Morocco may hold the best options in terms of studios, worldwide appeal and experience, other African nations cannot simply be ignored anymore. These places are becoming more pivotal in the continent’s film history and their modes of survival and adaptation may well become the norm in the next ten to 20 years. Let us not just use Africa for its beautiful locations, but for its emerging talent and its ability to grow and find unique solutions in everyday life.

Oscars in Africa Actor/Actress

Country of Origin

Academy Award

Film

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Nigeria

Best Actor in a Leading Role

12 Years A Slave (2013)

Barkhad Abdi

Somalia

(Nomination) Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Captain Phillips (2013)

Lupita Nyong’o

Kenya

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

12 Years A Slave (2013)

Charlize Theron

South Africa

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Monster (2003)

Djimon Hounsou

Benin

(Nomination) Best Actor in a Supporting Role

In America (2003)

Sophie Okonedo

Nigeria

(Nomination) Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Hotel Rwanda (2004)

Remi Adefarasin

Nigeria

Best Cinematography

Elizabeth (1998)

Caiphus Semenya

South Africa

Best Original Music Score

The Colour Purple (1985)

Jonas Gwangwa

South Africa

Best Original Music Score

Cry Freedom (1987)

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ith nature reserves, game parks, rivers, grasslands and savannahs, Botswana is teeming with wildlife. Known as the gem of Africa, Botswana combines political stability and economic growth with natural beauty. This landlocked country is one of Africa’s wilderness treasures. Thirty-eight percent of Botswana is devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife-management areas. But it is also cosmopolitan, with luxury hotels and worldclass conference centres to meet the needs of global business travellers.

Botswana Film Milestones Botswana’s film industry received international attention in 2007 when Alexander McCall Smith’s bestselling novel, The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, was adapted for film and shot in the country. Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella shot it in Botswana’s capitol Gaborone and the Makgadikgadi Pans, huge salt flats in northern Botswana. The story follows the exploits of heroine Precious

Ramotswe, played by renowned rhythm and blues diva Jill Scott. The nation is best known for ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’, set in Botswana but shot primarily in South Africa. The much-loved film follows the adventures of Xi, a Sho of the Kalahari Desert, who discovers a Coca-Cola bottle thrown out of an airplane. Released in 1980 in South Africa, it became a box-office record breaker and grossed over $100-million worldwide.

the sky is cloudless and the earth is dusty. Late winter is best for wildlife spotting, as animals concentrate at water sources as the season wears on. Summer is from November to April and is marked by high temperatures and continuous rain for weeks. Filming around November is best for showing the transition from the long dry period to the greens after the first rains. Many animals give birth at this time, allowing for plenty of opportunities to film predators in action.

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You Need to Know About

The Okavango Delta is one of the most sought-after wilderness destinations in the world. It is the world’s largest inland delta and is situated in an extremely arid region. The delta attracts great concentrations of diverse animals and birds. The climate is at odds with the lush environment and plays an important role in making the Okavango Delta a safari destination.

Botswana’s film industry is primarily based on wildlife and natural history. A master film permit is required for Botswana regardless of where you are filming or for how long. This applies to any type of filming or still photography if it is for financial gain, including marketing films for Botswana companies. If you are filming in one of the national parks, game reserves or wildlife-protected areas, you also need a Supplementary Film Permit from the Department of Wildlife. (Source: Tania Jenkins - Afriscreen Films)

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GHANA The Land of Sunshine first Canadian premiere at the Celebrating African Identity Conference (CELAFI) in Toronto in July 1992.

ituated along the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Ghana is often referred to as the “Island of Peace” and the “Land of Sunshine”. It is a country of rich cultural variety and fascinating historical heritage, with over 250 languages and dialects spoken nationwide. Popular filming destinations include Elmina and the Cape Coast colonial slave-trade castles. Unique to Ghana is its tropical climate, white, sandy beaches and indigenous stilt villages. It also boasts the world’s largest artificial lake and Africa’s largest dam – Lake Volta.

Ghana in the filmmaking spotlight Jean Rouch A French filmmaker and anthropologist, Jean Rouch is often considered to be one of the founders of cinéma-vérité in France. He practiced filmmaking in Africa for over 60

years, creating a new style of ethnofiction which blurred the line between fiction and reality. His 1967 film ‘Jaguar’ was shot on location in Accra and Kumasi in Ghana. Kwaw Ansah Award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker, Kwah Ansah, is best known for his first motion picture, ‘Love Brewed in the African Pot’, which was released in 1980. It focuses on the clash between indigenous traditions and European influences in pre-independence Ghana. The film won the Oumarou Ganda Prize at the 1981 Panafrican Film Festival of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, as well as the Jury’s Special Silver Peacock Award at the 8th International Film Festival of India. It also won the UNESCO Film Prize in 1985. His second award-winning film, ‘Heritage Africa’, was released in 1988 and had its

Cynthia Addai-Robinson A Ghanaian-American actress, Cynthia Addai-Robinson has been making waves in the international film sector. She is best known for her role in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ and previously appeared in acclaimed film ‘Colombiana’ and the STARZ series, ‘Spartacus: Vengeance’.

Filming on Location Since the late 1980s, a booming video feature film industry known as Gollywood has emerged in Ghana. Production networks and systems of distribution have also evolved since the early 1990s. Despite this, Ghana only has a small pool of local directors, DOPs and stills photographers. The Film & Television Institute also offers local creative talent. The nation is best known for its locations and its favourable exchange rate. Your currency goes far in Ghana – locations, supporting crews and talent are - by world’s standards - very inexpensive.

Climate The climate is tropical, with rainy seasons from April to June and September to November. Dry seasons are from November to March. January and February have the most sun, but are not necessarily the best times for filming as high fog reduces visibility to as low as fifty metres.

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Film Industry Standout

enya is a rich and diverse nation that offers the world a filmmaking hub in its capital, Nairobi. An hour’s drive will take you to national parks, wildlife reserves, deserts and savannahs. The city also has a modern business district, with industrial neighbourhoods, slums, rural areas, estates and colonial houses. Further out you will find year-round snow-covered mountains, dormant volcanoes and beautiful beaches. The nation also boasts Africa’s largest peak, Mt Kilimanjaro.

Blockbusters set and shot in Kenya Attracting international filmmakers since the early 1930s, Kenya has become synonymous with silver screen success. Box office hits like ‘Inception’, ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen’ and ‘Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life’, which were partially set in Kenya, have helped establish the nation as a beautiful and unique place. Films of note that were

shot in the country include ‘Out of Africa’ starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, ‘Independence Day’ with Will Smith, and award-winning feature film ‘The Constant Gardener’, starring Rachel Weiss and Ralph Fiennes. The 1950s film ‘King Solomon’s Mines’ featuring Deborah Kerr and Stewart Granger was also filmed in Kenya.

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Attracting international filmmakers since the early 1930s, Kenya has become synonymous with silver screen success.

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Located on the equator, Nairobi is never really too hot or too cold. March to April is the long rainy season, while the short rains tend to come in October and November. Filming during the rainy season is not recommended as the long rains can be intense and power outages are common.

Filming in Kenya

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Film licenses can be obtained through local, registered production service providers and are issued by the Department of Film Services. Costs vary depending on the type of production. Kenya is an ethnically diverse country and is home to 42 African tribes, including the renowned Maasai Tribe. The nation also has a wide variety of professional talent, including a pool of professional, internationally experienced directors and photographers, most of whom have their own kits. Crews are very capable and professional. They are used to working on the latest equipment, which can be sourced in Kenya or easily imported.

The country has a burgeoning film festival sector, facilitated by the Kenya Film Commission. The Kenya Film & TV Awards is an annual event celebrating and recognising excellence in production of national filmmakers and stars. It is a massive arts and culture platform, along with the Kenya International Film Festival (KIFF). KIFF is the fastest-growing festival in the region, promoting cinema culture in Eastern Africa. It screens both locally made and international films. Another innovative event is The Slums Film Festival. It is community-based and features films and shorts from, by and about people living in urban slums everywhere.

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A Rapidly Growing Film Industry nown for its sugar plantations and stunning, turquoise waters, Mauritius is an idyllic holiday destination. It is a volcanic island with palm-fringed beaches, lagoons and coral reefs surrounding much of the coast. Inland Mauritius has many beautiful forests, national parks, tree-lined avenues, mountains, waterfalls and rivers. The architecture in its main towns has a strong French colonial influence, making unique backdrops for filmmakers and photographers.

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Filming in Mauritius Local talent pools are diverse, with most of Creole and Indian descent, as well as Caucasian and Chinese looks. Creative talent pools are small, but steadily growing. Most crew, locations and talent are inexpensive, but with little infrastructure, key crew and equipment usually needs to be brought in from abroad. In mid-2013

Mauritius launched a 30% expense refund scheme for film producers looking to shoot on the island.

Climate Mauritius is pleasant and temperate, with coastal areas varying between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The Indian Ocean surrounding the island nation is also warm, with sea temperatures between 22°C and 27°C. The weather is slightly cooler and rainier inland, while western and northern regions are generally warmer and relatively drier than the east and the south. The cyclone season is roughly December to March.

Although Mauritius is not usually considered an important location for international filmmakers, the island nation has a booming local film industry. It has strong ties with India, most recently wooing Bollywood with heavy discounts for film producers. This comes as no surprise given the historical connection between the two nations and the popularity of Indian films on the island. Lately the local film industry – also known as Mauriwood – has had a wave of new productions. Organisations like the Mauriwood Film Industry Artists Association (FIAA) and Mauritius Society of Authors (MASA) have been encouraging up-and-coming local filmmakers. Gilbert Lefou, President of the FIAA said in a recent statement, “According to the last annual budget, the Mauritian Government has promised to finance 50% of budgets of films produced by Mauritian filmmakers. This is definitely good news for the Mauritian film industry and it is welcomed

heartily by more than 150 film artists and technicians of the Mauriwood movement.” The Government also plans to develop Mauritius as a destination for film-shooting, animation and post-production activities.

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MOZAMBIQUE Rediscover a Film Paradise embrace their freedom. At the time, cinema was viewed as a vital force in post-colonial development, education and job creation. Portable cinemas travelled the country, with newsreels known as ‘Kuxa Kanema’ or ‘birth of cinema’. These newsreels produced 395 weekly editions, 119 short documentaries and 13 long documentaries. This cinematic movement of “third-world filmmakers” spread across the globe from Cuba to Angola, Brazil and many other nations.

Filming in Mozambique

rom vibrant, coastal plains with idyllic, unspoilt beaches and quaint fishing villages to hidden island resorts and savannahs teeming with wildlife; Mozambique is a relaxing holiday destination. The nation has strong Portuguese influences, having been colonised for almost five centuries up until its independence in 1975. A short time later, civil war broke out, with the first democratic elections held in 1994. Despite its tumultuous past, Mozambique’s

tourism sector has grown and developed significantly in the last twenty years.

Portuguese Film Heritage Mozambique’s contribution to cinema was largely forgotten in the struggle for liberation. Samora Machel, the country’s Marxist leader, created the Institute of National Cinema (INC) in 1975. It was essentially a film production unit producing newsreels and documentaries urging citizens to

Mozambique has a wide variety of ethnic talent including Makua, Sena, Shona, and Shangaan. Other ethnicities include the Makonde, Swahili, Tonga and Nguni, as well as Portuguese and Indian people. Locations, talent and support crew are inexpensive, but because there is little filming infrastructure, all key crew and equipment must be brought from abroad. Mozambican law requires that all applications to film are handled and issued through a Mozambican production company. The country boasts a multitude of diverse locations, but roads are generally in poor condition so 4WD transport needs to be included in the film budget. Off-road travel in some areas is not advised due to the number of unexploded landmines.

Climate The climate in Mozambique varies region to region. Inland areas are generally cooler, with more humid weather along the coast during the rainy season. Southern Mozambique is drier and less tropical than the north. Summer is the hot, rainy season and lasts from October to March, while winter is warm and dry from April to September and is the best time to film.

Did you know? Some scenes from the 2006 political thriller ‘Blood Diamond’ were shot in Maputo, Goba and other regions of Mozambique. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou star in the film, which is set during the Sierra Leone Civil War.

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Diamond in the Desert

ust north of South Africa on the Atlantic coast lies a country known as the ‘diamond hidden in the desert’ – Namibia. Vast, beautiful landscapes attract productions to Namibia. It offers an array of landscapes including sand dunes, savannah and grass plains in pristine national parks, the Kalahari and Namib deserts, and the magnificent Fish River Canyon. Namibia also boasts prominent German colonial architecture in many towns dating back to the early 19th century. From Kolmanskop, the ghost town near Lüderitz on the eastern coast, to the coastal town of Swakopmund; available settings fit a variety of film genres.

Uninterrupted Wilderness Large scale projects and blockbusters have been shot in Namibia. Most of the aweinspiring landscapes in ’10,000 BC’ were filmed on location in the Kalahari Desert. Other films like ‘Flight of the Phoenix’ starring Dennis Quaid, ‘Blue Frontier’, ‘The Cell’, ‘Beyond Borders’, ‘The Bone Snatcher’ and ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ were also filmed here. Most of them tend to be adventure or action films. Part of the reason for this

is the wide open expanses, giving directors and crew the freedom to create almost anything with little worry.

Filming in Namibia Namibia is conveniently close to the more established production hub of South Africa, should you need additional equipment or talent. Foreign production companies can also benefit from tax incentives, and the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) is actively building the national industry. Launched in 2000 under Namibia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, the NFC is working to establish the country as a filming location with global appeal. The NFC has been working steadily to develop the local film industry and has, through its film and video development fund, financed two feature films, 10 short films and a documentary film.

Fish River Canyon and Swakopmund The Fish River Canyon is the second-largest natural gorge in the world and the largest in Africa. Set in a harsh, stony plain, dotted with drought-resistant succulents like the Quiver

Tree, the canyon is a spectacular natural phenomenon. Swakopmund resembles a small German town in a desert setting. It has a feeling of timelessness with its palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums.

Climate With opposite seasons to the Northern hemisphere, low average rainfall, and about 300 days of sunlight per year, Namibia is an ideal filming location. The semi-arid climate is characterised by hot days and cool nights, with generally cool and often foggy weather along the coast.

Did You Know? Throughout the filming of ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’, residents of Swakopmund complained that the crew was “systematically” destroying sensitive dune ecosystems and rare animal habitats in the nearby National Park of Dorob. The film plot was an implicit warning about the perils of gasoline – essentially a road war – which ironically was filmed in a country where there are very few roads. According to recent reports, the film did not actually harm the environment.

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Captivating and Thriving ascinating and lively, Nigeria will enthral you with its rich, ethnic diversity and variety of cultures. From the national parks and landscapes, to the booming Nollywood scene and modern event centres, this West African nation has something for every explorer. Bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon, Nigeria has five major geographic regions including a low coastal zone, hills and plateaus, the Niger-Benue river valley and a mountainous region along the eastern border. It is Africa’s largest oil producer and most populous country with 250 ethnic groups.

Exponential Growth in Nollywood Nigerian Cinema is Africa’s largest film sector in terms of both value and the number of movies produced per year. Nollywood produces the secondlargest number of films annually, placing it ahead of the United States

(Hollywood) and behind the Indian film industry (Bollywood). Approximately 200 productions for the home-video market are created every month and Nollywood is said to be a US$250-million industry. In a push to grow the film industry in Nigeria, the federal government has recently inaugurated a N700-million (R45-million) Film Production Fund (FPF) for commercially viable films. According to The Punch, a Nigerian newspaper, grants of up to N10-million (R640 000) will be made available to independent filmmakers at any stage of production. The FPF is part of Project ACT Nollywood, a programme created to encourage the sustained growth of the nation’s film industry. The project’s goal is to cultivate the film industry so that it can become a significant creator of employment and a considerable contributor to national GDP. According to Nollywood director Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, the biggest problem the Nigerian Film Industry is facing at the moment is piracy. Only one in

10 DVDs is sold legally. For as little as US$ 1, you can get the latest films on Lagos’s busy streets. Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, has pledged 130-million euros to try and tackle film piracy as this problem is impacting foreign investment.

Filming in Nigeria Filming requires permits from the Nigerian Film Corporation and journalist accreditation from the Federal Ministry of Information. They can be obtained on the same day or within a couple of days. The climate varies from region to region, but the best time to film is generally during the dry season between December and February.

You Need To Know About The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is a fast-growing event that took place in mid-November. The festival saw hundreds of African and international filmmakers come together to share in this high-profile event.

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FUNDING ASSOCIATIONS Business and Arts South Africa Business and Arts South Africa (NPC) promotes mutually beneficial, equitable and sustainable businessarts partnerships for the benefit of the whole of society. We do this through research and seminars that examine the arts-business relationships. t: +27 11 447 2295 e: info@basa.co.za www.basa.co.za

British Council The British Council in South Africa aims to build partnerships with local and UK organizations to deliver development projects, arts events, skills training, policy dialogues and examination services. The council in recent years has created campaigns that provide certain grants for filmmakers if the project has a link to Britain. The council also may provide funding for a visit to a British film festival if your film is being screened there. t: +27 11 718-4300 f: +27 11 718-4402 e: information@britishcouncil.org.za www.britishcouncil.org/southafrica

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The Chicago Underground Film Festival established its film fund five years ago. The aid of the fund was to help support underground and independent film makers. The fund specifically looks at candidates that share the festival’s spirit and defiant attitude. Selected winners will receive cash grants of between $500 and $2000 for post production on worksin-progress. The fund is motivated towards supporting and promoting works that push boundaries defy commercial expectations and transcend the mainstream of independent filmmaking. The fund is open to all film and video directors and producers. t: +1 773 327 3456 f: +1 773 327 3464 e: info@cuff.org www.cuﬀ.org

Frameline Completion Fund The Frameline completion fund provides grants to both established and emerging filmmakers. This program was created to provide financial aid and support to artists who often struggle to secure funding to complete their works. The fund specifically targets Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film and video makers. This is done as a purposeful effort to address the shortage of gay film makers in the industry and additionally to encourage gay film makers to tell their story. Grants in a range of $1000 to $3,000 are available for projects in the final stages of production. t: +415 703 8650 e: info@frameline.org www.frameline.org

French Institute The French Institute in over the last few years have created various programs to assist those in the creative arts industry. The institute each year under the IFAS-Culture umbrella offers a bursary in the field of theatre and mime to South African artists who would like to attend the Lecoq School in Paris (France). The main aim is to promote the exchange of South African and French arts and culture. Specifically for film makers the French Institute calls for those interested to submit proposals for funding for their various films. t: +27 11 836 0561/2/3/4 f: +27 11 836 5850 e: ifas@ifas.org.za www.ifas.org.za

Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) The IDC provides finance for industrial development projects, playing a catalytic role in promoting partnerships across industries within and outside our borders, promoting regional economic growth. t: +27 860 693 888 e: service@idc.co.za www.idc.co.za

The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) Vision: ‘A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens’ t: +27 861 843 384 e: contactus@thedti.gov.za www.thedti.gov.za

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+27 82 411 4088

jane@filmfinances .co.za

Film Freight

Couriers

+27 11 706 0143

filmfreight@filmfreight.co.za

Flash Photo

Photographic Equipment Rental

+27 21 418 0618

info@flashphoto.co.za

Flying Circus

Production Company

+27 11 691 6900

www.flyingcircus.tv

Fly on the Wall

Production Company

+27 21 448 8874

www.flyonthewall.co.za

Folio Translation Consultants

Translation Services

+27 21 426 2727

www.folio-online.co.za

Gauteng Film Commission

Film Commission

+27 11 833 0409

puisano@gautengfilm.org.za

Gearhouse

Equipment Rental

+27 31 792 6200

dbn@gearhouse.co.za

H2O International Cape Town Franchise

Equipment Rental - Eco Friendly Water Provision

+27 21 419 6000

chris@h2ocapetown.co.za

Hippo Boutique Hotel

Accommodation

+27 21 423 2500

info@hippotique.co.za

Hot Source

Consumables

+27 21 447 8857

gen@hotsource.tv

Hungry Films

Production Company

+27 11 782 6189

www.hungryfilms.co.za

Imageworks Multimedia

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 11 022 5571

www.imageworks.co.za

Ingwe Bush Camp

Accommodation

+27 82 449 9075

www.ingwebushcamp.com

Inverdoorn Game Reserve

Accommodation

+27 21 434 4639

info@inverdoorn.com

Joe Alblas

Motion Picture Stills Photographer

+27 83 338 7800

www.joealblas.com

Kalahari Pictures

Production Company - Commercial Services

+27 21 794 7585

www.kalaharipictures.co.za

Kalahari Pictures

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 21 794 7585

www.kalaharipictures.co.za

Kempston Truck Hire

Vehicle Hire Bloemfontein

+27 82 908 7741

angeliqueb@kempston.co.za

KZn Commission

Film Commission

+27 33 355 6515

www.kznpdc.gov.za

Lalela Music

Music

+27 21 481 4579

www.lalela.com

Lazer Communications

Equipment Rentals - Two-way radios

+27 21 510 5450

www.lazer.co.za

Let It Rain Films

Production Company - Commercial Services

+27 21 709 0666

www.letitrainfilms.com

Let It Rain Films

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 21 709 0666

www.letitrainfilms.com

Let It Rain Films

Production Company Directors

+27 21 709 0666

www.letitrainfilms.com

Lindbergh Lodge

Accommodation

+27 72 765 7201

www.lindberghlocations.co.za

Lion Park

Location

+27 87 150 0100

info@lionpark.com

lsondlwono Lodge

Tourism

+27 34 271 8301/4

www.isondlwono.co.zo

Lucky Fish Productions

Production Company - commercial services

+27 21 424 3513

www.luckyfishproductions.co.za

Lucky Fish Productions

Production Company Directors

+27 21 424 3513

www.luckyfishproductions.co.za

Makhulu

production Company

+27 84 310 2700

www.makhulu.co.za

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TELEPHONE

EMAIL/WEBSITE

Metal Tiger Productions

Production Company - Commercial Service

+27 21 448 8794

liz@metaltigerproductions.co.za

Monarchy tv

Production House

+27 11 706 7459

www.thisismonarchy.tv

Moonlighting Film Production Services

Production Company - Commercial Service

+27 21 447 2209

philip@moonlighting.co.za

Mosstuff

Customized Set Dressing

+27 21 448 4488

info@mossstuff.co.za

Mountain Marina

Accommodation

+27 21 421 3075

info@mountainmarina.com

Natural History Unit (NHU) Africa

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 21 4220154

geta@nhuafrica.com

Navigator Films

Production Company - Commercial Services

+27 21 200 6040

www.navigatorfilms.co.za

NFC

Film Commission

+264 61 381 900

www.nfc.com.na

NH Lord Charles Hotel

Accommodation

+27 21 855 1040

a.lorimer@nh-hotels.co.za

NHU Wildtalk Africa

Wildlife Programming

+27 21 422 0154

www.nhuafrica.com

Okuhle Media

Production Company

+27 21 486 2900

www.okuhle.co.za

One League Agency

Crew Agency

+27 21 462 7607

info@oneleague.co.za

One League Agency

Photographic Agent

+27 21 462 7607

info@oneleague.co.za

Ons Media

Broadcast Television

+27 12 997 0654

www.onstv.net

Orange Films

Production Company - Commercial Service

+27 21 465 4188

mandy@orangefilms.co.za

Panavision SA

Equipment Rental

+27 21 555 1780

nicholas.doble@panavision.za.com

Passion Fish Productions

Production Company - Commercial Services

+27 21 557 9563

yvette@passionfish.co.za

Passion Fish Productions

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 21 557 9563

yvette@passionfish.co.za

Passion Fish Productions

Production Company Stills

+27 21 557 9563

yvette@passionfish.co.za

Penguin Films

Film and TV production company

+27 21 422 4466

www.penguinfilms.co.za

Picture Tree

Production Company - Directors

+27 11 787 7446

gary@picturetree.co.za

Pioneer Freight

Couriers

+27 21 386 5946

info@pioneerfreight.co.za

Plank Film Productions

Production Company - Directors

+27 21 461 0887

anco@plank.co.za

Pressure Cooker Studios

Music & Sound Design - Film/Commercial

+27 21 419 4719

www.pressurecookerstudios.co.za

Priest

Production Company

+27 87 742 2250

www.priest.co.za

Pro Events

Security Specialists

+27 21 425 2170

info@proevents-sa.co.za

Prodco (formerly Ann’s Guys)

Crew Agent

+27 84 919 3656

ann@prodco.co.za

Prodco (formerly Ann’s Guys)

Location & Unit Management

+27 84 919 3656

ann@prodco.co.za

Prodco (formerly Ann’s Guys)

Location Scouts

+27 84 919 3656

ann@prodco.co.za

Ratanga Junction

Theme Park

+27 21 550 8504

www.ratanga.co.za

Ratanga Junction Theme Park

Location

+27 21 550 8504

info@ratanga.co.za

Refinery

Post Production Company

+27 11 799 7800

tracey@refinery.co.za

Reflex Motion Control

Motion Control

+27 83 274 1675

www.moco.co.za

Romney Park All Suite Hotel & Spa

Accommodation

+27 21 439 4555

info@romneypark.co.za

Roodebloem Studios

Production Company

+27 21 447 6326

www.roodebloemstudios.co.za

Royale International

Couriers

+27 861 769 253

helga@royaleafrica.com

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CATEGORY

TELEPHONE

EMAIL/WEBSITE

SA Media Productions

Productions Stills

+27 21 422 2855

www.sa-mediaproductions.co.za

SAE Institute Cape Town

Film School / Film Education Institution

+27 21 469 3600

www.capetown.sae.edu

Searle Street Post

Post Production Company

+27 21 469 2820

www.sspp.co.za

Sets Drapes Screens (SDS)

Set Design and Constuction

+27 11 216 3000

www.setsds.com

Sets Non Stop

Set Design & Construction

+27 11 882 8822

action@setsnonstop.co.za

Sheer Publishing

Music Supervisory / Clearances

+27 11 438 7038

www.sheerpublishing.co.za

ShootAway Production

Production Company

+27 82 475 1212

www.shootawayproduction.com

Silverlining Pictures

Production Company - Commercial Service

+27 21 422 0072

renier@silverliningpictures.tv

Southern Lighting /Movievision

Production Company

+27 11 887 9351

www.southernlighting.co.za

Spectrum TV

Digital Post Solutions

+27 11 691 6900

www.spectrum.tv

Spier

Conference Facilities

+27 21 809 1100

www.spier.co.za

Spitfire Films

Production Company - Directors

+27 11 325 6227

liesl@spitfirefilms.tv

Stage Gear

Equipment Rental & Props

+27 21 531 1549

www.musiciansmedia.co.za

The Rockwell All Suite Hotel

Accommodation

+27 21 421 0015

www.rockwellhotel.co.za

The Stunt Company

Rigging

+27 21 511 9151

www.stuntco.co.za

The Stunt Company

Stunt Companies

+27 21 511 9151

www.stuntco.co.za

The WorkRoom Recording Studios

Studio Facilities/Post Production

+27 21 426 5497

info@theworkroom.co.za

Tia Productions

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 82 536 6493

tarryn@tiaproductions.com

Touchvision

Animation

+27 21 4215501

www.touchvision.co.za

Touchvision

Broadcast equipment

+27 21 4215501

www.touchvision.co.za

Touchvision

Editing

+27 21 4215501

www.touchvision.co.za

Touchvision

Equipement Rental

+27 21 4215501

www.touchvision.co.za

Travel Now

Travel

+27 11 794 5202

www.travel-now.co.za

Tsogo Sun

Accommodation

+27 11 461 9744

www.tsogosun.com

Two Oceans Productions

Production Company - Film & Television

+27 21 506 3300

top@topproductions.co.za

V&A Waterfront

Location

+27 21 408 7632

locations@waterfront.co.za

Value Logistics

Transport & Logistics

+27 83 459 2539

sandyvz@value.co.za

Verse Creative

Photographic Agency

+27 83 693 1283

www.versecreative.co.za

Visual Creations

Special Effects

+27 21 511 9676

www.visualc.co.za

Visual Impact

Equipment Rental

+27 87 550 0737

marius@visuals.tv

Visuals TV

Camera Rentals & Broadcast Sales

+27 21 468 6000

www.visuals.tv

Warrick Mc Leod

Director/ DOP/ Cinematographer

+27 73 075 7646

www.warricklmcleod.blogspot.com

Wesgro

Film Commission

+27 21 487 8600

www.wesgro.co.za

Whole Bang Shoot

Talent Management & Castings

+27 21 818 8600

info@wholebangshoot.co.za

Witch & Wizard Production

Production Company

+27 11 465 6066

www.witchwizard.co.za

Wizardz

Printers

+27 21 461 9334

www.wizardz.co.za

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