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SABC CELEBRITY ROUNDTABLE AT SITHENGI 2006
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Morgan Freeman to grace SABC round table at Sithengi |
The inaugural SABC CELEBRITY ROUNDTABLE AT SITHENGI 2006 is an exciting conversation that will explore various ways in which South Africa is positioning itself as a country with world-class film locations, a sound economy, expert technical, creative talent, and a wealth of stories reflecting the greatness of our people. |
We have a multi-disciplinary panel which goes beyond the discipline of film and filmmaking. We believe that the broad experience of this team will enrich and bring diverse perspectives which will serve to inform our journey into the future.
Our esteemed panel will discuss, amongst other things - how the Hollywood model can be adapted and rooted within an African context. They will also discuss opportunities for great South African content to travel globally via the exciting new media platforms of the 21st century.
Our panel will include:
1. Dr. Pallo Jordan – Minister of Arts & Culture
2. Advocate Dali Mpofu – Group Chief Executive Officer of SABC
3. Mr. Mvuzo Mbebe – Group Executive of Content Enterprises
4. Mr. Eddie Mbalo – C hief Executive Officer of National Film & Video Foundation
5. Mr. Moses Silinda – Head: Film Division: Industrial Development Corporation
6. Mr. Morgan Freeman - veteran Oscar-nominated actor and producer
7. Mr. Presley Chweneyagae – Tsotsi lead, first Oscar-winning SA feature film
8. Mr. John Kani – South Africa’s Internationally recognised actor
9. Mr. Leelai Demoz - Ethiopian-born US film producer (Song of Jacob Zulu – Oscar -nominated documentary on Ladysmith Black Mambazo)
10. Mr. Chris Robinson - top US music video director & director of feature film ATL
11. Ms . Lori McCreary - Mr Freeman’s partner in Revelations Entertainment
12. Ms. Kethiwe Ngcobo – Creative Pioneer of SABC Drama Unit
13. Ms. Desiree Markgraaff – Innovative Multi-Award Winning Producer
14. Mr. Anant Singh – Prolific producer of South African Films
15. Mr. Mfundi Vundla – creator of South Africa’s best loved and most watched soapie
Chair: Mr. John Perlman - renowned South African Radio Journalist
Themes:
1. South Africa: A Destination of Choice
Why we are the best positioned country on the continent in the business of film?
What makes us globally competitive in terms of locations, talent and technical support?
2. The Business of Hollywood
How can we improve South Africa's business in Hollywood?
How can South Africa’s beauty be reflected scenically?
How can Hollywood embrace our talent and afford South Africans an opportunity to tell our own authentic African Stories in the global arena?
What can we learn from Hollywood's best practice to enhance what we already have? How can Hollywood be further enriched by Africa's greatness?
3. Telling the 21st Century African Story
How does Modern Africa represent herself?
From the cradle of human-kind to contemporary representations - from Nobel Laureate winners to the finest world class entertainers.
4. Building an inclusive and globally competitive film industry
Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders – working together to co- produce, create new partnerships.
5. Maximising multimedia platforms
How can new technologies such as the internet, broadband and video-on-demand be harnessed to promote South African and African content?
6. Creating a culture of collaboration in each other's territories:
What television opportunities are available for American production companies in South Africa?
How does a South African company set up a production company to procure work in the US and vice versa?
8. Setting up SABC Films -Considerations for an emerging National Cinema
SABC’s move into films – what story? Whose story?
When do we start this? Why are we doing this?
With whom do we do it? Where do we do it? How do we do it?
Attendance Details
Time: 9am – 12 noon
Date : 16th November 2006
Venue : Theatre Well – Artscape, Cape Town
The Construct
The first two hours will be divided into the themes above and the last hour is for audience Questions and Answers.
The Audience
200 key players in the film industry and media - their Questions and Answers after the themes are discussed. | 11/09/06
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