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MEDIA FILM SERVICE
“In our industry, we all come from different backgrounds
with very different skills and valuable qualities. It is these
skills that qualify us within our industry, but sometimes
being the best at your job can also mean that you did not
necessarily obtain a formal certificate of competency or
qualification testifying to your ability. Although ‘only being
as good as your last job’ is one of the great beauties of the
film industry, it can also be a setback when establishing a
common playing field for a team of technicians,
administration staff, management and accounting people.”
For this reason training was become an integral part of the
company. While looking at every aspect of the company,
MFS placed training at the centre, knowing that through
training staff could be empowered to shape their own futures
by being part of the process of establishing goals, objectives
and a vision. “People are the heartbeat of any company,
and are what make Media Film Service so successful.” says
Neil du Toit, Managing Director of Media Film Service.
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The Industry in South Africa
The South African film industry is a highly competitive
market on every level, one where excellent performance is
essential to survival. This may be the underlying success of
South Africa as a film making country.
South Africa is seeing a return of the commercials market
and an even larger influx of feature film productions. “The
foreign market has identified South Africa as a country that
took quick remedial action to realign its costs and value
offering to the world’s filmmakers. This has drawn them
back from many other emerging locations, despite a weak
US Dollar. SA has proven to be an excellent value for
money location as opposed to a cheap one. Quality
equipment, committed crews, affordable talent, good hotels
and food, a safe working environment, excellent production
value and diverse locations all add up to make great
production sense!” asserts Johan Haupt, Finance Director of
Media Film Service. “By strategically positioning and
continually strengthening our inventories and operations
across Southern Africa, we are best suited for the majority
of productions.”
“We pride ourselves in the fact that our clients feel that they
are part of our team and are contributing to the bigger
picture in the development of people and working ethos
within the film industry in South Africa. They feel safe in
entrusting us with their projects and knowing that we will
do whatever it takes to deliver on time with the highest level
of expertise and service, and of course within budget.”
concludes Jannie.
“Doing it better” is the challenge that is never far from our
minds at Media Film Service. Come over to South Africa…
we look forward to contributing to your reason for many
happy returns! �
Jannie van Wyk