The second location scouting mentorship and development programme, SCOUT, is
calling all aspiring Durban-based location scouts to apply. Organised by the Durban Film Office (DFO), the film industry development arm of the eThekwini Municipality, SCOUT aims to develop and nurture young talent in the field of location scouting, and increase the number of location scout practitioners in Durban with a view of
developing skills in the local service industry.
“Location scouting and management plays a pivotal role in the film and commercial
production value chain, and the location scout is one of the most critical members
of a modern day film making crew,’ explains Toni Monty, head of the DFO. “The
location scout plays a key role in attracting productions to the city.’
The DFO is looking for eight suitable candidates to participate in the SCOUT location
development programme. Selected participants will be paired with an experienced
location manager for a training period of two weeks in the field.
Anyone who is between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age, a resident of eThekwini
Municipality and interested in further developing their skills in location scouting can
fill out the application form on the DFO website or email nosipho.hlophe@durban.gov.za and request the SCOUT Location Development Programme application form.
The application form together with a one page motivation are to be submitted electronically by 12h00 on 15 April 2016 or delivered to:
11th Floor Rennies House,
41 Margaret Mncadi Street,
Durban.
For information call (031) 311 4243.
