NFVF strengens relationship with Cape filmmakers

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Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:50

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In an initiative to strengthen relationships with the film industry in the Western Cape, the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) recently hosted a stakeholder engagement session, meetings with various investors and filmmaking workshops, with relevant contacts in the region.

During a meeting with the Cape Film Commission (CFC), the establishment of a South African Film Commission was discussed and the NFVF emphasised that this formation is one of the organisation s directives.

Zama Mkosi, CEO of the NFVF said: We advised the CFC at the meeting that we hold a different view regarding their ability and authority to establish a national body of this nature. We agreed to disagree and the understanding was that each entity will proceed on this matter as it deems fit. Like we have said before, the NFVF together with the Department of Arts and Culture are currently following appropriate parliamentary channels to amend relevant legislation in order to give effect to such proposed changes.

Mkosi added: We would like to see the impasse in the province resolved and will engage with all the affected stakeholders in this regard. The Western Cape is one of the shining stars of South Africa s film industry and we believe that it s in the industry s best interest to have an enabling environment there.

Two-day workshops on directing, producing, scriptwriting and distribution were held by the NFVF, as well as sessions on performance, animation and how to approach international markets and festivals.

Mutodi Neshehe (Muvhango), Roberta Durrant (Felix), John Volmink (Blitz Patrollie), Stuart Forrest (Adventures in Zambezia, Khumba), Mayenzeke Baza (Blood Tokoloshe), Harry Toonboon and Clive Fischer (Ster-Kinekor) contributed in presenting the sessions.

We would like to thank the industry for their participation, it was good to see a broader representation from various stakeholders and we were happy with the level of engagement that came through, concluded Mkosi.

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