The Writers’ Table Screen Writing Initiative

Ochre Moving Pictures and Rififi Pictures in association with Indigenous Films and Times Media Films will be launching the second of its training programmes for screen writing in September 2015. Following its initial programme targeting writing for soap opera, the second programme will target the category of feature film writing. The programme will target the… Continue reading The Writers’ Table Screen Writing Initiative

New SA Films Opening On 28 August Home In On Crime And Corruption

Corruption, fraud and bribery make the headlines every day in South Africa, so it’s no surprise that that local filmmakers are delving into what has become a national sport in the country. Friday, 28 August sees the opening of two new films that tackle the issue of corruption, albeit in very different ways. The first… Continue reading New SA Films Opening On 28 August Home In On Crime And Corruption

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Nightcrawler (DVD): Review

The Film Nightcrawler, starring Oscar nominated Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom, on his journey from petty thief to not only an observer of the news, but a manipulator and participant. Working at times with new veteran Nina (Rene Ruso). We are taken on a trip into the sordid underground of freelance news reporting, where being… Continue reading Nightcrawler (DVD): Review

Demonic (DVD): Review

The Film While investigating the violent and bloody murders of a group of college students, Detective Lewis (Frank Grillo) finds the traumatised John (Dustin Milligan). With the help of his girlfriend, police psychologist Dr. Klein, Lewis begin to uncover the strange supernatural tale that lead to this event. Demonic presents the story of the gruesome events… Continue reading Demonic (DVD): Review