Pitch to win: a step-by-step guide
You have a great idea for a film. All you need is the right partner to invest in your vision. But how do you get that vision across? By creating a killer of a pitch. We’ve put together a list of 6 steps that will help you articulate your vision, and hopefully turn your project [...] read more
‘Poacher’ surfaces for the first time
Stage 5 Films is proud to announce the acquisition of the rights for South African bestseller "POACHER – CONFESSIONS FROM THE ABALONE UNDERWORLD" by Kimon de Greef and Shuhood Abader. For over 15 years, Shuhood Abader had been a small cog in a criminal industry stretching from the Cape underworld to Morocco and China’s luxury [...] read more
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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