Pledging to support the industry

November 23rd marked the launch of the Gauteng Film Commission’s (GFC) ‘Film Friendly Gauteng’ initiative at the stunning Turbine Hall venue in Newtown, Johannesburg. The event was attended by over 50 invitees, most of whom were companies and...

Joburg a Top 10 Creative City

Joburg’s growing reputation as a creative centre has been further boosted by the city coming in at number 10 in the world’s Most Creative Cities ranking, in the inaugural Cannes Report 2009, which highlights the official rankings of agencies, regions,...

Bliksem time for pirates

Bliksem time for pirates An innovative and sustainable approach to countering Joburg’s high levels of pirated DVDs launched this week (4 December 2009) in the City centre, opening up a means to legally tap into the massive informal/commuter market while...

Engaging set designers

Clients utilising the film industry tend to have a shallow understanding of the level of dedication that is required when it comes to set design. So says Stef Prioreschi, of Johannesburg film and television set design and construction company, Sets Non Stop. Catwalk...

Women of the Sun continue to shine

Women of the Sun (WoS), an instrumental organisation promoting women in the film and television industry and sponsored by the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC), continues to provide vital services to women in the sector. Eve Rantseli, executive officer Eve Rantseli,...