Sunday, November 25, 2007

a way forward for sithengi?

A new Sithengi board was elected at a special general meeting on November 16th 2007 which may prove to be the first step in the revival of South Africa's key annual film and TV industry event.

The board however faces an uncertain future with major financial issues awaiting resolution.


Read more on Screen Africa's website
here.

comments are for post below..

5 comments:

potdoll said...

Hello FA.

I reckon at the end of the day it comes down to the talent and integrity of the individual and a lot depends on the story they are telling.

What do you think?

I am looking forward to seeing that film.

potdoll said...

oops. i meant to leave that comment on the other post...

Near by said...

shame I can't just shift the comments to the right place.

Yes Pot. I don't believe in proscribing or prescribing what stories people can tell.
This is a bit of a hot topic over here (naturally) what with the need to see transformation at all levels in the industry etc. Some interesting comments on the bottom of that article though...

Yes I'm looking forward to seeing it - Cheadle and Ejiofor together - wow.
Plus Kasi Lemmons of course is fabtastic

potdoll said...

I enjoyed reading those comments. specially the one that said should a hobbit have directed The Lord of the Rings...

Near by said...

that made me laugh