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The Garden Route South AfricaExpore the garden route

29 Oct - 2nd Nov 2019

12 CinemasKnysna Waterfront precinct Thesen Harbour Town Premier Resort The Moorings

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Welcome to the Garden

Route & Klein KarooThe Garden route includes the coastal towns of Mosselbay, Hartenbox, Klein & Groot Brak

River, Herolds Bay, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, The Crags,

Natures Valley, Storms River and Oudtshoorn.

Rich in the Arts and Culture it is a popular destination for travellers both local and foreign.

Located on the south-eastern coast of South Africa, the Garden Route and Klein Karoo is

rich in diversity of landscapes, topography, wildlife, outdoor activities and people.

The introduction of the The Knysna Film Festival brings further growth to the emerging

film industry and the tourism sector.

The coastal area of the Garden Route extends just over 200km and is an ongoing vista of

beaches, lakes, lagoons, moutains and forests. Inland you have the spectacular arid Little

Karoo regions to explore.

“Experience is everything”

Patrick Walton Director

Tracy Walton Financial Controller

Ian Perryman Community Program Manager

Lika Berning Learner Program Director

2 Festival Introduction

3 Thanks to our Partners and Sponsors

4 Cinema Key

5 Festival Maps

6 Industry Program Overview

7 Visit Knysna - Knysna Tourism

8 - 9 Festival Program Wednesday

10 - 11 Ikasi Media Festival Learners

12 - 13 Festival Program Thursday

14 - x Films in Competition

x - x Festival Program Friday

x -x Films out of Competition

x - x Festival Program Saturday

x - x ARTICLE

The Knysna Film festival is a “MUST” on your bucket list. It is an event that will enhance your

experience in the Garden Route, and will add tremendous value to the worthwhile “things to do”

in this amazingly beautiful region.

It supports the efforts of GRDM and local municipalities to develop the film industry in our region,

especially opportunities for youth, providing practical exposure needed for trained youth in this

industry. Our hope is that this festival will grow to become a Garden Route festival and one of the

major attraction events within our region.

I wish the festival director the best with all the arrangements and hope that this event will give

visitors a glimpse of the diversity and uniqueness our region has to offer.

We realised the Garden Route and Klein Karoo’s potential to tap into the film industry years ago

and have been working with other municipalities and relevant agencies towards this goal. The

most obvious reason for our area’s potential as a preferred filming destination is the diversity and

natural beauty of our landscapes.

The imminent growth of especially the local film industry presents a multitude of benefits to

our area. Associated impact on tourism; skills development; job creation; and a need for services

ranging from catering to transporting equipment are sure to make welcome contributions to our

communities and economy.

It will allow existing businesses to grow, while new initiatives may be developed in anticipation of

the industry’s many specialised needs. The Knysna Film Festival is one step towards realising all

our celluloid dreams. Thank you to the organisers, sponsors and partners for creating this

platform for entertainment and growth.

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FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION

Festival Director

PATRICK WALTON

“Experience is everything” This has been the mantra of the festival organizers from the

beginning. The inaugural Knysna Film Festival is shaping up to become a major event in years to

come. Starting small we have had tremendous support from our partners wthout whom this fes-

tival would not have been possible. The festival aims to introduce new talents and give exposure

to the Garden Route as a preferred film destination. The programming has been a challenge as

we have to start the festival in order to find our niche in the festival spheres. The genres are

broad so that we can expose you the patrons to a diverse cross section of films and filmmakers.

The precincts give us great opportunity to showcase Knysna and the Garden Route, its people

and its culture. I wish you an unforgettable experience.

MEMORY BOOYSEN

MARK WILLEMSE

Knysna Executive Mayor

Garden Route District Municipality Mayor

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

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FESTIVAL CINEMA KEY

CINEMA 1 PREMIER RESORT MAIN

CINEMA 2 PREMIER RESORT BREAKAWAY

CINEMA 3 DRY DOCK CAFE WATERFRONT

CINEMA 4 O’ PESCADOR RESTUARANT WATERFRONT

CINEMA 5 QUAYSIDE CINEMA WATERFRONT

CINEMA 6 OPEN AIR WATER CINEMA WATERFRONT

CINEMA 7 COMMUNITY CINEMA WATERFRONT

CINEMA 8 TURBINE HOTEL THESEN HARBOUR TOWN

CINEMA 9 THE LOFTS BOUTIQUE HOTEL THESEN HARBOUR TOWN

CINEMA 10 TAPAS BAR THESEN HARBOUR TOWN

CINEMA 11 THE PROJECT BAR THESEN HARBOUR TOWN

CINEMA 12 ILE DE PAIN THESEN HARBOUR TOWN

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Visit KnysnaOne of the country’s most beloved

holiday destinations, the picturesque

town of Knysna is based in the heart of

the Garden Route.

A small town, but offering big adventure,

Knysna is well known for its diversity

of options, with everything from forest

walks to river cruises on offer.

Popular amongst the sailing fraternity

is the exotic Estuary that provides for a

number of water sport experiences, both

above and below the surface.

The coastal town is also a safe haven for

the endangered Knysna seahorse and a

popular fishing destination for locals and

visitors alike.

Greater Knysna consists of many

different destinations, each special in

their own way. From the magnificent

Sedgefield estuaries to the secluded

Noetsie beach visitors are assured of an

experience they will never forget.

The region is home to a variety of

indigenous animals and is well-known

for its mysterious forests, dramatic

coastline and the much-loved Otter Trail.

Host to a variety of festivals such as the

iconic Knysna Oyster Festival in winter,

the Timber Festival, Pink Loerie Mardi

Gras and Arts Festival, the Simola Hill

Climb and many more, the town can also

now add the Knysna Film Festival to its

diverse offering.

The area is also a favourite among nature

and fitness lovers with some of the best

trails and sporting events on offer.

“Tourism plays a huge role in the economy of the Greater Knysna area. To this end, events are thus an important component to our attraction and appeal,” says General Manager of

Visit Knysna, Coleen Durant.

Food is an important part of any town

and Knysna is no different, with a huge

variety of restaurants and cafes to satisfy

the needs of every visitor and local,

whether the preference be fresh fish and

chips or a gourmet meal.

Knysna also boasts an artistic streak,

with resident artists, craftsmen and

musicians showcasing their work in local

art galleries, restaurants and courtyards

throughout town.

With a combination of award-winning

hotels and low-key guesthouses,

accommodation in Knysna is easy to find

and the only reason for sleepless nights

will be trying to fit everything in.

As a small town with a big heart, once

you visit Knysna, you will never leave it

entirely behind.

10 IKASI MEDIA AND THE FESTIVAL LEARNERS

IKASI MEDIA and the Festival LearnersIkasi Media is a specialized training provider in the Garden

Route delivering short training programmes to rural youth, that

will inspire and equip them, to design a future for themselves in

the 4th Industrial Revolution.

The programmes are well matched to the mandate of the Garden

Route District Municipality to develop local youth for the growing

film, TV and online industry. The Knysna Film Festival is another

initiative to activate the film industry in the Garden Route. iKasi

Media will be partnering with the festival, to train unemployed

youth in the surrounding Knysna communities and to engage

them in the festival workshops, discussions and screenings.

The purpose of the training is to encourage, support and

motivate rural youth (NEETS) to find employment or become

entrepreneurs in content development, and begin small businesses

for their communities in the digital media space

There are also opportunities for semi-skilled crew members on

local and international productions coming to film in the Garden

Route. iKasi Media will place job-ready youth into the Festival and

create exciting content around the activities under mentorship

of facilitators.

The training programme which will take place in September

2019 will be delivered by iKasi Media and the Youth Development

Agency, it will include modules – Film Appreciation; MOJO (Mobile

Journalism); Concept to Screen Process; Casting; Health and

Safety and Set-Etiquette.

Recruits for the programme are between the ages of 18 and 35

with a matric certificate. We are looking specifically at previously

disadvantaged youth and aim to have 75% black beneficiaries.

All the recruits will have an opportunity to apply for a 3 month

accredited programme – Introduction to Film and TV where,

under an over-arching umbrella of empowering entrepreneurial

thinking, they will cover theoretical and practical components in

respect of occupational skills, as well as basic, generic life skills.

Rheenendal production team – Director Carlyle Lodewyk,

Facilitator Shamiel Albertyn

Photo Credit: Greg Albertyn

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Learners from across the district were in attendance as well

representatives from the Garden Route Municipality. Nambitia

Kasi-Ndzuzo from the MICT SETA and Carlyn Sassman, from

The National Youth Development Agency, joined the ceremony to

hand out certificates. Chairman of the Garden Route Film Office,

Phillip de Vries supported as well as the families of the learners.

The response from the audience for the 4 short films

made by the learners was amazing! Have a look at

the iKasi Media Facebook page!

All these graduates will form part of the

group to benefit from the activities at the

Knysna Film Festival.

ln essence, they are a “new b r e e d ”

of filmmaker; a highly motivated individual who

realizes that the key to unlocking business is to provide stories

that audiences want to consume as well as providing world class

services in an increasingly competitive global market.

The first IKasi Media graduation ceremony in June 2019, was a

great success with 22 learners receiving their certificates for the

3 month program.

• Learners from this program will also have access to components

of the industry program at the festival giving them insights into

employment and career opportunities.

• Keep an eye out for our learners who will

be working around the festival in various

key positions.

• Some of the learners will also be

using the festival to film a short film

much in the style of the 48hr project

live in front of the general public

under the guidance of mentors and

industry professionals.

• Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa has

contributed towards the learners preparations

for this event and has already engaged with a small

team who are shooting short videos for the

social media marketing as part of their

CSI initiatives.

Class of 2019 – graduates.

Front row – Khanya Sosibo

(iKasi Media director), Lika

Berning iKasi Media Director;

Lamise Inglis Training Director

iKasi Media; Zandiswa Kula

Programme Coordinator. Photo

Credit Anthonie Botha

Chad Louw Learner Director Oudtshoorn – facilitator Shamiel

Albertyn Photo Credit: Eugen Hendriks

Facilitator Greg Albert and Anwar Miscbach and learner

production team from Oudtshoorn :Photo Cred Eugene Hendriks

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What is the Outreach Program about?

KNYSNA FILM FESTIVAL’s Outreach

Program is aiming to create awareness,

engage and empower local learners

through the medium of film and film

related activities.

The Festival is the ideal playground for

our learners to get involved through a

practical, hands on application. The

learners will be creating a short film on

location in the two festival precincts,

the Knysna Waterfront and the Thesen

Harbour Town in the direct eye of the

public.

They will gain exposure, and experience

with other producers and film makers

who will mentor them through

the process.

In the spirit of the 48hr film project the

learners will tackle this project with the

assistance of the Knysna LED supported

THE FESTIVAL OUTREACH PROGRAM

IKASI MEDIA

NEED FROM LIKA

PHOTO CREDITS AND NAMES

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Orientation workshop which will be

done has been done with the learners by

Ikasi Media. To bring this dream to life,

we have teamed up with Ikasi Media,

who run different programs in the

Film Industry space for disadvantaged

individuals. They will be supporting the

learners as they prepare for their festival

roles.

The program of activities falls into four

main strands:

Screenings & Events – our learners

will be the hosts meeting and

greeting festival goers.

Audio Visual – our learners will

be running the cinemas you as

audiences will attend.

Short Film Project - During the

festival, watch out for our Learner

Film Crews out and about in the

different precincts, filming a short film

of their creation, to later be shown at the

Community Cinema to which access is

free.

Workshops – Learners will have

an opportunity to go to festival

workshops that are being offered by

mentors and industry professionals.

The Short Film Project

From pitch to script. From filming

to screen. The learners you will see

around the festival have created a script

under the direction of mentors. They

were given the task with only some

parameters to work from.

The film must not be longer than

5 minutes.

They need to take into account that there

will be people in the background of shots

in some instances.

Background noise must be considered

when scripting the dialogue.

Equipment needs to be kept to a

minimum to allow them to be mobile

and save time in setting up the shots.

They must assign film crew roles and

execute their script over 3 days.

The final script needs to be edited on

the fourth day to be screened at the

Awards Gala.

The festival is dedicated to be inclusive

and create access and participation

opportunities for learners to work with

the festival with the aim of generating

interest in the sector, potential

employment, education on segments of

the industry and development of skills.

KNYSNA FILM FESTIVAL 2019