Cape Town International Film Market: Couch Conversation Series

27 September, 2017 - 08:10

The Cape Town International Film Market will take place from October 18th - 21st 2017 at the V & A Waterfront. Unlike any other film industry event in the country, the Cape Town Film Market will be a multi-purpose event; a business development and sales opportunity for industry support businesses, a networking event for all industry stakeholders, and an educational platform where best practice information will be shared across a range of competencies.

The CTIFM&F COUCH CONVERSATION SERIES (17 - 20 October 2017) will be a first of its kind for the South African film festival and market landscape.

In this informal space guests will get to chat to some of the biggest names in the industry's different disciplines, in an intimate, no frills fashion - as if we were on the couch at each others homes..

Just some of the well-known and respected industry leaders that will be taking part are:

Sharlto Copley, perhaps best known for playing the roles of Wikus van der Merw in Neil Blomkamp's District 9. Copely will take part in a number of sessions; reflecting his mutlitple talents as a screenwriter, producer and director himself; there is so much more to multi faceted Copley, than what meets the eye.

Aron Warner (producer/writer) is the Academy Award -winning producer of the animated blockbusters Shrek, Shrek 2, the highest grossing animated film of all time, the 800 million dollar grossing Shrek the Third, and the latest installment, Shrek Forever After.

Mike Auret is the Managing Director of Spier Films and is most well-known for his involvement in The Salvation (Co-Producer), Young Ones (Producer), Of Good Report,(Producer) and Black Butterflies (Producer). Mike will take part in a discussion on the Benefits of Co-Production along with representatvies from the NFVF and Wesgro.

Todd Brown, Canada's well known and respected expert will also be in attendance, hosting a Film Distribution workshop alongside Mike Auret and Clement Virgo amongst others. Todd is the founder and editor of international film website Screen Anarchy (formerly TwitchFilm.com) and the director of international programming for Fantastic Fest. Clement Virgo is a Canadian film and television writer, producer and director who runs the production company, Conquering Lion Pictures, with producer Damon DOliveira.

TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER 2017

THE TALE OF THE WORLDS A STAGE (14h00 - 15h00)

in conversation with Antoinette Louw, Christia Visser & Lee-Ann van Rooi.

Moderated by Louw Venter.

Theres absolutely nothing special about her acting. Shes not particularly attractive. I cant stand her. She is over 40. She is under 30. She is fat. She is too thin.... These ladies have heard it all but still they raise the bar higher. They keep going and despite some who want to see them fail, and even when they have, they simply dont make it their problem.

THE TALE OF HOW BEHIND EVERY ACTOR IS A DIE HARD AGENT AND CASTING DIRECTOR

in conversation with Moonyeenn Lee, Christa Schamberger Young and Suzanne Smith Boje.

Moderated by Adrian Galley (SAGA).

In Hollywood the casting director is recognized as a vital ingredient in the filmmaking process and casting directors will get up front credits next to the cinematographers, editors, screenwriters and other crafts people. Finally this important group of people are getting the recognition they've been fighting for, for years.

THE TALE OF THE MULTI FACETED DIRECTOR (18h00 - 19h00)

in conversation with Uga Carlini (Alison) & Brett Michael Innes (Sink), Clement Virgo (TheBook of Negroes, The L Word).

Moderated by Sharlto Copley.

At this years SAFTAs we saw several examples of the same name pop up in different categories under some of South Africas favourite nominated films. This tells us that a new breed of director has emerged, that of which versititily, a bag of tools bigger than life itself and a spirit to match is required to make it as part of that small percentage of films that actually got made.

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2017

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THE TALE OF THE SOUND OF MUSIC (14h00 - 15h00)

in conversation with Loki Rothman, James Matthes, Michael Broomberg.

Moderated by Donovan Copley.

Sound maestro Loki goes nowhere without his guitar and his very guitar will be doing most of the talking from the couch! Jet setter and Foley Artist Michael Broomberg (Hancock, Spider-Man 3, War of the Worlds & Alison) choose to return to South Africa recently to bring his expertise and wealth of knowledge back to African shores while composer James Matthes (Vehicle 19 and the highly anticipated Five Fingers of Marseilles) between scoring and composing, also became a first time dad while managing to still be a husband as well.

THE TALE OF THE WEAVERS (18h00 - 19h00)

in conversation with colourist David Grant (Shepherd's and Butcher's), editor Saki Bergh (Die Antwoord & Wonderboy for President) and FX guru Craig Parker (Mad Max Fury Road).

Moderated by Ronelle Loots.

The post-team works with light, color, music, words, shapes, and movement to tell the story. They choreograph, compose and conduct. Multi award winning editor Saki Bergh, the weaver behind most of Die Antwoords music videos and Left Post Productions Loerie collection, colourist David Grant and FX Wizard and owner of Motif Craig Parker speak to editing veteran, Mama Edit Ronelle Loots.

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER 2017

THE TALE OF THE FILM CIRITICS (14h00 - 15h00)

in conversation with Laetitia Pople, Katie Reynolds, Theresa de Klerk, Alin Tasciyan (President of FRIPRECI).

Moderated by Ilza Roggeband.

The movie critic wants the same as anyone else, to be entertained, emotionally engaged and have their perceptions challenged. They want a well crafted movie, and as with all audiences - they want something that in some way s

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