Master classes
Discussions
Workshops
Master classes |
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| WRITING FOR ADAPTATION | A master class in adapting a novel, life story or other intellectual property to screen. | Karen Jeynes | Wednesday, 28 August, 14:00 |
| GEAR SHIFT with Media Film Service | A hands-on immersive master class in the latest technical gear available. | Martin Neethling | Thursday, 29 August, 14:00 |
| FORMATS | A master class in understanding, analysing and creating captivating format programmes. | Frederick Louw, Marguerite Albrecht | Friday, 30 August, 14:00 |
Discussions |
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| Afrikaans content: Strategy for linear TV and streaming | A frank discussion on Afrikaans-skewed content strategy for linear television on kykNET, with additional input from streamer Showmax. | Marguerite Albrecht (anchor) Nicola van Niekerk, Waldimar Pelser, Janine Cornelius, Wikus du Toit and Terja Beney |
Wednesday, 28 August, 14:00 |
| Let’s talk about intimacy – safety on set and screen | An important discussion on creating safety and authenticity around intimacy on set and on screen. | Lizette Khan (anchor) Clayton Evertson. Mienke Ehlers, Eva du Preez, Annemarie du Plessis and Sara Blecher |
Thursday, 29 August, 14:00 |
| Pixels, profits & pirates: Building resilience in local entertainment | In our ever-evolving industry, film and television production companies must adapt to survive and thrive. Join our panel as we explore strategies that filmmakers and entrepreneurs can employ to build lasting businesses despite economic challenges, technological shifts and increasing impact of piracy. | Scharl van der Merwe (anchor) Roberta Durrant, Bradley Joshua, Chola Makgamathe and Marna Wilden | Friay, 30 August, 14:00 |
Workshops |
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| Synergising content, marketing and publicity | Marketing and publicity experts share nuggets with filmmakers on how to optimise their offering | Abraham van Zyl (facilitator) Christinah Mazibuko, Suzaan Keyter, Leo Smit and Kevin Kriedermann | Wednesday, 28 August, 12:00 |
| Virtual production studio THE LED VOLUME: Lessons and opportunities | Two short films premiering at this years festival was shot in the virtual production studio THE LED VOLUME. Directors and specialists share the valuable insights gained through their experience. | Quentin Krog (facilitator) Chris Gardner, Charl Marais, Hanneke Schutte, Liza Ludick, Garon Campbell, Gareth Norman |
Thursday, 29 August, 14:00 |
| Everything co-pros | Co-productions: feasibility, financing and foreign affairs | Wikus du Toit (facilitator) Yuliya Fischer, Nicola van Niekerk, Nimrod Geva |
Friday, 30 August, 12:00 |
| Call my agent! | An informative session with presenters from the PMA (Personal Managers Association) and SAGA (South African Guild of Actors) to educate producers, writers, line producers and actors in the arena of professional acting, representation, contracting, rights and pitfalls. | Muneera Sallies (facilitator)
Boniswa Holland, Althea Greenland, Jacques Adriaanse, Adrian Galley |
Friday 30 August, 11:00 |