Filmit Suidooster actors. Participating finalists have just over a month to submit their final short film and poster design. Suidoorster’s actors Esther von Waltsleben, Marco Spaumer, Jawaahier Petersen, Eden Classen and Dean Smith have also been actively guiding the finalists in the filming and editing phases of their filmmaking process.
Marco Spaumer
He is working with finalists from Paarl Boys’ High, CBC St Johns, Curro Durbanville and Parkdene High. The bold ideas and choices the learners made in their creative endeavour impressed Marco”. He finds that this generations’ access to cell phones, social media and steaming services empowers and challenges learners to be daring and move outside of their comfort zones. “What I really appreciated of these learners was their willingness to embrace all the ideas and thoughts I threw their way. It was a privilege to share my experience and my own “toolbox” with the next generation of creatives.
Annie’s Wardrobe
A fantastic addition to the Filmit mentoring team is Annie’s Wardrobe from Cape Town. Participating learners were invited to create character and costume mood boards which they could submit alongside their working script. Annie’s experienced staff members advised learners how to improve their character portrayals through costume planning and design. From day one, Annie’s Wardrobe was an accessible supplier and formal mentor to newcomers deciding to enter the wonderful world of entertainment.
Ernst Seegers
It is a privilege and honour to contribute to the Filmit mentoring programme”, Ernst Seegers (Annie’s Wardrobe). Over the almost twenty years Annie’s Wardrobe has been in business, many students have become key players in the industry, started their own companies and are now some of Annie’s Wardrobe’s most valued clients. Investing in the youth is a worthwhile cause and contributes towards the growth of all sectors within the entertainment industry. All filmmaking teams now need to complete the filming and editing of their movies. Participants must submit their movies and accompanying film poster designs on 11 October.
Public vote
These movies will be uploaded and streamed on Paul Roos Gymnasium’s YouTube channel between 18 and 24 October. The public will vote for their favourite movies and winners to be announced on the 11th November. ClemenGold sponsor cash prizes to the value of R25 000. Industry specialists Neil Sandilands, Nicole Fortuin, Erica Wessels, Deon Lotz, Infinity Films and more will give a one-on-one mentorship to the winners. Prizes also include site visits to film studio locations and special effects production sites such as Gravitron. The Creative School of Business, Red and Yellow, donated an online design course. The learner who design the best film poster, receive a course to the value of R16 000.
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