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Hollywood filmmakers discuss the impact of technology on content at NAB Show

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Bradley J. Fischer and James Vanderbilt, founding members of Mythology Entertainment, will present a session at the NAB show, which takes place in Las Vegas until 10 April, titled Mythology Entertainment: Innovative Storytelling in Mythic Proportion.

Mythology Entertainment debuted its first movie, Roland Emmerich’s White House Down, in June 2013 and is known for producing courageous, ground-breaking projects while staying focused on the integrity of a movie and the filmmakers involved.

Along with William Sherak, Co-president of Content Creation at Deluxe and President of Stereo D, who will moderate the discussion, Fischer and Vanderbilt will draw from their experience to deliver a session on how emerging filmmakers can make use of progressing technologies to improve the content of their productions.

Vanderbuilt has written scripts for Zodiac, The Rundown, The Losers, The Amazing Spider-Man and White House Down, which he also produced. His producing achievements include Basic, Zodiac and the documentary American Dream/American Knightmare. Films which Vanderbuilt is currently writing for include The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Glide, Murder Mystery and Solace.

Fischer served as executive producer on Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan and co-produced White House Down and Zodiac with Vanderbilt. His current projects include: The Brigands of Rattleborge, Altered Carbon and a prequel to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.

Sherak has worked on Titanic 3D, The Avengers, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Pacific Rim and Jurassic Park 3D as a Stereo D producer. As a producer with Sony and Paramount Studios he worked on films such as Daddy Day Camp, Role Models and Middle Men, and the TBS TV series, Are We There Yet?

Visit the NAB Show website for more information.

America’s Next Top Model winner launches African TV show

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Eva Marcille, the winner of America’s Next Top Model Season Three, has developed a docu-series which takes an in-depth look at African culture and how it has inspired and influenced the world.

The show is titled African Inspired, and the production house responsible for creating the series, the R’ajawa Company, launched the project at a cocktail event on 7 March at the CFAO Motors Showroom in Accra, Ghana.

John Dumelo, an actor from Ghana; Gena West, an African gospel singer and actress; as well as a number of celebrities and entertainment professionals were in attendance.

Apart from discussing Africa’s influence on modern life with musicians, directors, producers, artists, authors, editors, and choreographers from Europe and America, Marcille will visit a several countries in West Africa gathering input and information from locals and historians.

Visit the African Inspired website for more information.

Samsung Electronics provides SA community with solar powered technology

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Cosmo City, an underprivileged suburb undergoing major social and economic development in Johannesburg, is the latest community to receive the Samsung Digital Village model which will provide residents with access to the internet as well as education and health services.

Aimed at improving the lives of Africans through renewable and environmentally sustainable solar powered solutions, the Digital Village will offer a solar powered internet school, a solar powered generator, a solar powered health centre as well as a solar powered tele-medical and admin centre.

George Ferreira, VP and COO of Samsung Electronics Africa said: “Everyone speaks of the need to bridge the digital divide, but we can only really achieve this if we focus on the core objective of changing lives for the better. The United Nations says being online is now seen as fundamental to human development, and access to the Internet may soon become a basic human right, like access to water. Our challenge was to look at what was needed versus what was available and devise a plan that connected the two.’

One of Africa’s largest economic challenges is lack of electrification, which has resulted in communities being isolated with limited connectivity and access to education and healthcare. The Digital Village will not only increase the availability of education and connectivity but will provide an easy and affordable power source as well as medical services and health education.

Sung Yong Hong, President and CEO of Samsung Africa said the company had set a goal to positively impact five million African lives by 2015.

“We believe that this can most effectively be achieved if we connect our corporate citizenship initiatives with our history and core business. With the goal to grow our business on the continent, we also know that we have to sustain our level of innovation. This can only be achieved if we invest in education to facilitate African thought leadership,’ Hong concluded.

The Bioscope Independent Cinema features classics, festivals and workshops in April

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On 13 April at 19h00 the Bioscope Independent Cinema in Johannesburg will screen the Walt Disney classic Mary Poppins. The 1964 musical tells the story of a nanny with magical qualities, who cares for and uplifts a banker’s unhappy family.

Tickets for the signature event are priced at R20 and all Film Society Card Holders will be allowed to attend for free.

Inspired and breath-taking trail running productions from around the world will be showcased at the Trails in Motion Film Festival, which takes place at the Bioscope from 8 to 11 April. Programme One will screen at 19h00 on 8 and 9 April while Programme Two will screen at 19h00 on 7 and 9 April.

For those who would like to experience the true spirit of trail running and connect with others who share an interest in it, the festival features a variety of high quality short films and documentaries on the genre.

Tickets granting access for both nights will cost R200, or R120 for just one night.
On 13 April at 17h00, German filmmakers Antje Ehmann and Harun Farocki will present a series of two- to three-minute short films, produced by young filmmakers, which explore themes of work and labour. The films are a result of a workshop hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg from 29 March to 11 April 2014.

In addition to this, short films from the Labour in a Single Shot project from other world cities, as well as Harun Farocki’s 2009 film, In Comparison, will screen at 19h00 on 12 April.

Visit the Bioscope Independent Cinema website for more information.

SAFTA tickets winner announced

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Deza Magqabi is the winner of Screen Africa’s South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) ticket competition. Magqabi will attend the awards, which honours exceptional talent in the industry, on Friday 4 April at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Entrants were asked to post their best South African film or television moment to the Screen Africa Facebook page. Magqabi’s post not only highlighted the South African film, iNumber Number, which has received both local and international praise and showcased the high calibre talent in South Africa, but revealed his interest and support for the industry at large.

Magqabi wrote: “My Best South African Film Moment was the screening of the movie “iNumber Number” at the First Wednesday Film Club, at the Atlas Studios. And also being able to experience the filming of the movie AVENGERS right here in our own City JHB!!!’

The Saturday edition of the SAFTAs will be broadcast on SABC3 on 5 April at 19h30.

Pendoring Advertising Awards return to Gauteng

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The Pendoring Advertising Awards, an industry event which honours distinction in advertising executed in local vernacular with a primary focus on Afrikaans, takes place on 24 October 2014 at Vodacom World in Midrand, after running for two years in Cape Town.

Franette Klerck, Pendoring General Manager says: “The Pendoring Awards are indicative of a dynamic advertising industry that recognises the value of advertising in one’s mother tongue, be it Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa or another local language, and will continue to promote greater awareness of this.’

Gold and silver winners across a number of categories are awarded a cash prize while the top student receives a study bursary worth R10,000. The Umpetha Award winner receives a cash prize of R20,000 and the winner of Pendoring’s highest accolade, the Prestige Prize, receive an overseas study trip worth R50,000.

Previous Prestige Prize winners include Draftfcb Johannesburg in 2013, Ogilvy Johannesburg in 2012 and Draftfcb Cape Town in 2011.

The Pendoring Advertising Awards welcome the submission of entries from 12 May to 21 July 2014 and Klerck adds: “All campaigns from 16 July 2013 to 21 July 2014 are eligible to be entered. Judging will take place on 21, 22 and 23 August. It is anticipated that, as in previous years, the awards will garner much interest, especially for the two main awards – the Prestige and Umpetha Awards.’

Caxton Community Papers is one of the 2014 sponsors which offer support to the awards due to Afrikaans being the principal language in many of its publications as well as the home language of a many of its readers.

Bruce Sturgeon, CEO of Caxton Community Papers says: “Although excellence in Afrikaans advertising remains Pendoring’s primary mission, in recent years categories have been introduced which expand this focus to include any indigenous language and Truly South African advertising, which we feel are also worthy of support.’

Visit the Pendoring Advertising Awards website for more information.

MTN Radio Awards announces 2014 winners

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The MTN Radio Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding radio talent in South Africa, will recognise a number of Bright Stars and Hall of Fame winners at the awards banquet held at Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday 12 April.

The Lifetime Achiever Award will only be announced at the banquet, however, The Bright Stars Awards, which are given to new talent in the industry, and the Hall of Fame Awards, which are given to people who have had an unforgettable influence on the industry have been announced.

Bright Stars

Salendran Thulukanam of East Coast Radio
Tyson Molemela of OFM
Karien Basson of Radio Tygerberg
Mpho Phalatse of Soshanguve Community Radio
Dewald Noel van Niekerk of TUKS FM
Terry-Ann Adams of TUKS FM

Hall of Fame

Omar Essack of Kagiso Broadcasting
Lumko Mtimde of Media Development and Diversity Agency
Ian Crewe of Primedia Broadcasting
Angie Kapelianis of SAFM / SABC Radio News
Putco Mafani of Umhlobo Wenene FM
Munadia Karaan (posthumous) of Voice of the Cape

Brian Gouldie, Chief Marketing Officer at MTN said: “The recognition of the individuals who receive these awards is important and synonymous with our values of encouraging young talent and recognising those whose work has had a profound impact on their industry. The inductees this year have all made significant contributions to their industry and deserve the respect and the recognition that the MTN Radio Awards will bestow upon them.’

The Lifetime Achiever Award is given to a radio professional whose career has benefitted and positively impacted the industry.

Ticket bookings for the awards banquet close on Friday 4 April and available tickets are limited.

Email: michellem@thefuture.co.za regarding ticket information.

Visit the MTN Radio Awards website for more information.

Movie Stars storm Johannesburg for AMAA Nominations Party

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On 2 April, the Africa Film Academy will host African filmmakers, political, business leaders and celebrities during the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards Nominations event to be held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

This gathering of the cream of African filmmakers will run from 31 March to 3 April during which the business community, celebrities and their counterparts from South Africa will be hosted in grand style with opportunities to network and mingle.

Celebrities attending the event are Ramsey Noah, Lydia Forson, Chinedu Ikezie, Osita Iheme, Kanayo O Kanayo, Fathia Balogun, Funke Akindele and Uche Jumbo.

“We have done a lot of work in the southern Africa region in the past year. We are coming to South Africa for the second time to honour the filmmakers from this country who have supported us since inception and to honour President Jacob Zuma and President Joyce Banda of Malawi who hosted the AMAA Nominations in 2013,’ says Ms. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder and Chief Executive Officer.

The Director of Administration of the organisation, Mr Tony Anih, comments that AMAA is very excited with the prospect of having movie icons and other players in the motion picture industry coming to South Africa for the nominations event.

Films that are nominated in the 25 categories of the awards are announced ahead of the main award ceremony, which is billed to be held in Bayelsa State this year. In the last nine years, AMAA has deliberately moved the nomination events from one country to the other within the continent.

”AMAA is a continental brand and reward system for motion picture practitioners. It is our way of promoting the Africaness of the award and also celebrating our culture and diversity. This year we decided to come to South Africa because of the level of growing popularity and acceptability of African films, most especially Nollywood and Gollywood movies in the country,” says Anih.

The illustrious jury comprises Berni Goldblat, Steve Ayorinde, John Akomfrah, Keith Shiri, June Givanni, Hyginus Ozoemen Ekwuazi, Shaibu Husseini, Ayoku Babu, Asantewa Olatunji and Dorothee Wenner

The Africa Movie Academy Awards is sponsored by The Bayelsa State Government and covered in the media by Cool 96.9 FM, Wazobia 95.1 FM, Nigeria Info FM, Bella Naija and Ebony Life Television.

Online video platforms target television ad revenues

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Ad-supported online video platforms, such as Google’s YouTube, AOL and others, aim to target some of the advertising money currently being put towards cable television channels as digital media companies believe they have competitive audience numbers.

Online video’s strategy is made possible by major players, including YouTube, now being able to sell ad inventory using TV-like Nielsen data which allows them better communication with advertisers and marketers. Nielsen is a company which provides clients with a complete understanding of consumer and media behaviour.

Colleen Whitney, Digitas’ Media Director for North American video said: “You are absolutely seeing them sell aggressively against cable more than ever before.’ She continued, saying that digital platforms are creating packages of content centred on genres like comedy and Whitney then supported the argument that these platforms reach more of a certain demographic than Comedy Central.

There seem to be advantages to both mediums and while buying advertising time on cable channels is more affordable than on online video outlets, media buyers say web platforms are able to offer more fluidity. There is also a question as to whether online platforms have enough quality content to please advertisers as television networks often have an offering of high profile programs.

Jason Krebs, Head of Sales at Maker Studios, which represents thousands of YouTube creators concluded: “Where the numbers match up well, you’ll absolutely see the web against cable. But it’s a case by case thing. To say video is just video no matter what screen you’re on is just an easy thing to say. I don’t yet see a dramatic change.’

5FM bids farewell to Gareth Cliff

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On 31 March, South African radio station 5FM announced that its morning drive show DJ, Gareth Cliff, would be leaving the station.

The station’s programming manager, Tim Zunckel said: “Gareth Cliff and 5FM are parting ways after an exceptional journey as Gareth will be pursuing further opportunities in his personal capacity.’

Cliff added: “I’ve had an amazing decade at 5FM together with my “one-of-kind’ team and I have loved every minute. The journey has been an unforgettable one but I’m excited about the future.”

He also released a statement on his website which read: “Today, 31st March 2014, I did my last show on 5FM after a decade at the SABC. It’s time for a change. My team and my audience are like my dysfunctional radio family and we want to offer something new and exciting. After two suspensions and several close-shaves, dozens of BCCSA complaints and almost as many management changes at the SABC, it’s time to get unhinged!’

It is not yet known who will be replacing Cliff.

Zunckel concluded: “He has been a huge asset to the 5FM team and we will miss him as an on-air personality and part of the brand. We’re excited about the new line-up and will be announcing as to what listeners can expect in the near future.’

Visit the 5FM website and the Gareth Cliff website for more information.

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