Free training for aspirant writers
The Soweto Writers Centre (SWC) is calling for aspirant writers in Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga to register for the 2009 Film and Television Writers Program, a comprehensive course designed for beginner scriptwriters.
Sanef welcomes Motlanthe’s rejection of Publication’s Bill
The South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) welcomed President Kgalema Motlanthe's decision to refer the controversial Films and Publications Amendment Bill back to Parliament.
GTV crashes under weight of global financial crisis
Gateway Broadcast Services, the operator of GTV satellite service, has announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to liquidate the company.
SA Industry’s big day
The annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) will be presented at a glittering event at Pretoria’s State Theatre on 7 February.
2009 Media predictions from Deloitte
The rising cost of hosting user-generated content online is among the key issues highlighted in forecasts from the international firm, Deloitte.
IDC buys equity in taxi broadcast channel
The state-owned Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has entered into an equity transaction with Massive TV worth R60m.
Hard times ahead for Thomson
According to a report in the Financial Times, It is on the cards that French hi-tech TV technology company Thomson will sell Grass Valley.
Accra fest calls for entries
The Environmental Film Festival of Accra is calling for environmental films and videos. Films and videos that explore the relationship between the environment and other socio- economic, political and cultural themes are also accepted.
An end in sight for SAG stalemate?
The Screen Actors Guild of America (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP) are to resume negotiations regarding SAG’s feature-primetime contract which expired on 30 June last year.
Disney-ABC TV feels the pinch
More bad recession-related news is that Disney-ABC Television Group will cut 400 jobs. This equates to approximately 4% of the group’s total workforce.
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