Filmmaker's Guide to Africa 2020
A resourceful compendium for any filmmaker, whether you’re still finding your feet or you’re already on the big screen, the Filmmaker’s Guide to Africa 2020 gives an insightful view into the African continent as a premier film destination. In this gorgeous annual publication, you will find everything from exciting and exotic locations with fixers to hook you up, production and post-production houses to cater to your project’s needs, service providers and suppliers you can trust, as well as useful travel, weather and other information about shooting your next film, television series or ad campaign on the African continent.
A resourceful compendium for any filmmaker, whether you’re still finding your feet or you’re already on the big screen, the Filmmaker’s Guide to Africa 2020 gives an insightful view into the African continent as a premier film destination. In this gorgeous annual publication, you will find everything from exciting and exotic locations with fixers to hook you up, production and post-production houses to cater to your project’s needs, service providers and suppliers you can trust, as well as useful travel, weather and other information about shooting your next film, television series or ad campaign on the African continent.
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40 REALITY TV www.thecallsheet.co.za
THE RISE OF
REALITY TV
Love Island cast and set. Photography by African Photo Productions © ITV 2020
From Scratch © NV Studios
With an ever-rising demand for content across the
world – particularly as video on demand and
streaming services continue to grow their networks
during and post-pandemic – we have seen a parallel
growth in the demand for reality television content. Today there is a
show that suits just about any person out there, whether you enjoy
home makeovers, competitions, gruesome real life stories, or just your
daily fix of drama.
South Africa has also seen a surge in reality TV productions
both locally and in the international shows that are brought to
South Africa. Sasani Studios, for instance, has been home to both
The Voice SA and The Voice Afrique Francophone thanks to its stellar
infrastructure and recently upgraded facilities. Visual Impact is
a company that not only provides gear but was one of the first
companies to work on reality broadcasts shot in SA with the likes of
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! South African-owned NV Studios
has most recently joined forces with UnLtd Productions in bringing
international food documentary series From Scratch to the small
screen.
Most notably in 2019/2020, however, was the shooting of the
popular series Love Island UK in sunny South Africa for their ‘winter’
season of the show. Joe Alblas from African Photo Productions
worked on this project and says that although it was a bit different to
their usual work, it was nothing the team couldn’t handle. “Working
on a reality show shares a similar dynamic to what an actor or crew
member has to achieve for a stage play in front of a live audience –
being very different to film and TV projects where there is always an
opportunity to achieve success during multiple takes,” he explains.
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