Filmmaking apps: What the pros are using
When it comes to managing it all, nothing can replace the time, experience and patience filmmakers put into perfecting their skills and craft. But this doesn't mean we don’t make use of a few intelligent tools to help us work smarter. Here are 5 of our most commonly used apps. 1. Artemis Pro – [...] read more
Why produce your next film in Africa
The world's second largest continent is on the rise. Not only does Africa have the highest proportion of entrepreneurs in the world, it also boasts a vibrant, growing and fast-evolving film industry. If you’re on the hunt for a location for your next film or television production, look no further. Here's why shooting on the [...] read more
Berlinale Africa Hub and the future of filmmaking in Africa
The opportunity for African filmmakers to engage with key industry professionals and stakeholders isn't usually an easy (nor affordable) one but travelling to one of the world's major film festivals, Berlinale, has become well worth the effort. 2019 sees the Berlinale Africa Hub return for the third year. This dedicated space is a forum for African filmmakers [...] read moreIt’s here: Apocalypse Now Now hits the streets!
Short of the Week presents, in all its gory glory, the adaptation of Charlie Human’s “Apocalypse Now Now” Proof of Concept! Shout-out to Todd Brown, Sean Drummond and Michael Matthews, the amazing cast (Garion Davids, Louw Venter and Faniswa Yisa), and the most dedicated crew who worked with us to make this happen!
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Five Fingers for Marseilles to Premiere at TIFF 2017!
After many years of hard work and enduring the snow and subzero temperatures filming on location in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, Five Fingers for Marseilles will be premiering at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in October! We couldn’t be prouder of the cast, crew and community who gave so generously to make this genre-breaking, […]
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Noem My Skollie wins at SAFTAS 2017!
Congratulations to each and every member of the cast and crew who worked on Noem My Skollie! This weekend the film walked away with a handful of awards at the South African Film and Television Awards: Best Actor in a Feature Film - Dann Jaques Mouton Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film - Abdurahgmaan Adams Best Production [...] read more
A trip to the Oscars for Noem my Skollie?
We’re really excited to share the good news! Noem My Skollie - a film that we serviced in 2015 - has been nominated as South Africa’s official entry to the 89th Academy Awards (Oscars) in the category for Best Foreign Language Film. Congratulations to director Daryne Joshua, producers David Max Brown and Moshidi Motshegwa, and [...] read more