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SACIA invests in SA Broadcasting Industry
Since 2009, the South African Communication Industries Association (SACIA) has worked hard to uphold its mandate to promote the adoption of professional standards and ethical business practices within the broadcast communications industry across Southern Africa....
Interview with Kyle Shepherd – HSS award winner for his composition of the score to film “Noem my Skollie”.
This year’s winners of the third South African Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Awards: Book, Creative Collection and Digital Contribution 2018, hosted by the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), include Kyle Shepherd for best...
Filming content in the water
Filming content in the water – whether it is in a marine environment or a swimming pool – is a mammoth task only fit for experts. The Callsheet explores these watery depths. Some of the most iconic films to be made feature the vast and glittering world of the ocean –...
The latest film camera specifications and trends for 2018
The Call Sheet speaks to experts and manufacturers to find out the latest film camera specifications and trends in the sector this year. PANAVISION Panavision is renowned worldwide for its camera capabilities and is a firm favourite amongst filmmakers. Some of the...
The Cape Town Electronic Music Festival to be held at Atlantic Studios
We have some pretty exciting news! The Cape Town Electronic Music Festival, taking place between 6th - 8th April, boasts a new venue and a power line-up. We are thrilled to announce that Atlantic Studios will be the venue for the 2018 internationally acclaimed CTEMF....
10 Production Design Tips For Filmmakers on a Budget
If you’re devoted to your film and want it to succeed, the first tip is to acknowledge that production design is a priority (don’t deprive your audience of aesthetics). Great production design is an aid to storytelling, mood, aesthetics and is an integral part of your...
Aircon Unit Rentals from Atlantic Film Studios
We specialise in aircon unit rentals for events, shows, wine festivals etc. and can deliver if necessary. If you are planning an event, especially outdoors, then you’re going to have to take extra precautions to ensure the comfort of your guests. Namely,...
Cape Town remains open for film business
Cape Town and the Western Cape are open for business, and ready to welcome visitors to our beautiful city and province. We need tourism now more than ever, as we aim to keep our economy growing and creating jobs during this challenging drought. This is critical....
What it means for productions using animals on set
Filming with animals is no picnic in the park – although very rewarding. With the newly passed Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act 4 of 2016 (PAPA), things are set to become more challenging for filmmakers, animal owners and handlers. The use of animals as...