Videovision Entertainment returns to
the 2014 DFM
In this day and age South Africa is
becoming a talented and well esteemed place for up and coming production
companies, it is now South Africa’s time to shine.
Videovision Entertainment, South
Africa’s premier film and Distribution Company is set to attend the Durban
FilmMart, on the 18 – 21 July 2014 at the Elangeni Tsogo Sun Hotel in Durban,
to present their esteemed R75 000 distribution prize to the Best South African
Film Project.
Videovision Entertainment, headed by
well-known producer Anant Singh, is a Durban based company which is celebrating
25 successful years in the film industry. Specializing in a variety of
operations, Videovision Entertainment is renowned for their work in South
Africa as a leading film and television production distributing to media, live
entertainment and film studios.
With each passing year that flies by,
the ties strengthen between Videovision Entertainment and DFM; Africa’s leading
co-production and finance markets for filmmakers in Africa. This year not only
marks the 5th edition of the DFM, but it also commemorates this
loyal four year partnership; “Our association with DFM aligns itself to our
company’s vision of providing a platform for the South African film industry
both locally and abroad,” says Videovision Entertainment’s Head of
Communication and Media Nilesh Singh.
Attending the 2014 Durban FilmMart, is
CEO Anant Singh, Director of distribution and acquisition Sanjeev Singh,
Financial Manager Robert Naidoo, Head of Communications and Media Nilesh Singh
and Editor Sigeshan Reddy.
Each year, Videovision Entertainment
sponsor’s a prize known as the “Five Fingers for Marseilles” produced by Sean
Drummond and Michael Matthews, who were last year’s recipients of the
Videovision Entertainment distribution prize. This award will assist them in
ensuring release and distribution throughout South Africa once the ‘Five
Fingers’ film is completed early next year. Producer Michael Matthews will use
the Videovision Entertainment prize money to develop top notch marketing
material, including behind the scenes, featurettes, artwork and online social
marketing.
What makes this year’s DFM special,
Videovision Entertainment intends to sponsor the same opportunity to a film
project with R75 000 worth of distribution assistance. “We are delighted
to continue our sponsorship of the Best South African Film Project. The objective
of our sponsorship is to help nurture upcoming filmmakers and support them in
having their films distributed in South Africa,” says Nilesh Singh.
“Partnerships are crucial to achieving
DFM’s goals and objectives. The Videovision award presents these filmmakers
with an incredible opportunity to break into the market place with the backing
and support of one of South Africa’s longest running distribution companies. We
are truly appreciative of Videovision’s consistent and generous support in
promoting African cinema,” says Durban Film Office’s Toni Monty.
For more information on the DFM go to www.durbanfilmmart.co.za, to register for DFM visit the
delegate registration desk at the Elangeni Tsogo Sun Hotel from today until Monday 21 July at 08h00 to
16h00.
Article by +Lauren Immelman
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