In 2010 General Post, a post-production staffing solutions company based in
Stonewedge Office Park in Bryanston, came up with the idea for a competition designed
to find South Africa’s next top editor. This competition offered young editors the
opportunity to learn more about the world of commercials editing.
A surprising number of entries were received with five finalists chosen. Lucian Barnard
emerged as the overall winner and was given the opportunity to complete an internship
at Aces Up, under the watchful eye of Liesl Lategaan and Shaun Broude.
Following the success of South Africa’s Next Top Editor 2010, General Post in
partnership with Curious Pictures has announced that entries are now open for South
Africa’s Next Top Filmmaker 2011. The competition appeals to anyone interested in
broadcast television and who would like the opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder
with the best in the industry for a one-year period.
Says General Post’s Kirsty Galliard: “The winners will receive a one year internship at
Curious Pictures in Auckland Park as well as exposure to the industry at large.
Participants will be required to enter in teams of two and will receive a script for a three-
minute film. They will be required to submit a treatment, storyboard and / or a shot
list.’
The top five entries will be given the opportunity to produce their film under the
mentorship of the Curious Pictures team. Camera, lighting and sound equipment will be
sponsored by Digitalfilm.
“Offline edits will be done at General Post in Bryanston and the online will take place at
The Bladeworks, with the final mix sponsored by Warren Birley of Fine Tune Audio in
Bryanston,’ adds Galliard.
For more information visit www.generalpost.co.za or www.curious.co.za
or www.facebook.com/generalpost.
