Will it be doom or boom times ahead?

by | Feb 23, 2009 | February

As is traditional at the start of a new year, In Focus spoke to the industry to establish the mood regarding sector prospects for 2009 and found a mixed bag, with difficult times On Set: Tendeka Matatu (Producer) & Ralph Ziman (Writer/Director) predicted but an...

Caught Live on Safari

by | Feb 20, 2009 | February

Gauteng’s skills are in demand, as highlighted by a recent project carried out by Johannesburg-based Inala Broadcast for National Geographic’s 7-day live channel broadcast from the Kruger National Park. Inala live broadcast rig The broadcast, which started...

JMPD makes special provision for filmmakers

by | Feb 19, 2009 | February

Despite the current Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department strike, the JMPD has advised that a special provision has been made for filmmakers, who must follow standard procedures regarding film permits. Filmmakers must forward their requests to JMPD on fax number...

FAR reaches out at Berlinale

by | Feb 18, 2009 | February

Four documentaries produced by Filmmakers Against Racism (FAR) form part of this year�s 2009 Berlinale Forum at the prestigious 59th Berlin International Film Festival, taking place in Germany from 5 � 15th February. Affectionately known as Alex 2008, South Africa,...

The Refinery Group restructures

by | Feb 17, 2009 | February

Newly appointed MD of The Refinery Group Jhb, Tumaini Leshoai, recently announced major re-structuring, including  amalgamating the V-Lab and Refinery businesses into one streamlined company at the Group’s Bryanston premises.  “We are looking at...

Joburg shifts into Top Gear

by | Feb 16, 2009 | February

The Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg revved and rocked recently when the zany combination of Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson and Richard  ‘Hamster’ Hammond teamed up with 5FM DJ and noted motoring enthusiast, Sasha Martinengo, to present the thrilling...