Retro Afrika Bioscope was recently in Berlin for the Berlin Film Festival! Our CEO Ben Cowley made the trip up with Director/Producer Tonie Van Der Merwe who directed “Joe Bullet” + “Umbango” (2 of the films selected to be screened). Here are a few photos from the trip!
Over the past 12 months we’ve used ourselves as guinea pigs in a new realm. We’ve worked to see whether it’s the old or new films from South African history which inspire you, we’ve learned how to debut our films abroad, and we’ve found better ways to work, write and create.
The process has been enlightening, productive and ultimately just a lot of fun.
With the new year now in full swing, we’ve put away our holiday overindulgences to take time to reflect on some of our favourite (and most popular) articles of 2014:
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, However many do not take the appropriate steps to detect early signs of the disease which could save many lives which the disease claim yearly. ”We have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go and need your help!” – National Breast Cancer Awareness.
We at Gravel Road Entertainment Group are proud to support the Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing our pink ribbon throughout the month of October. By doing this we hope to help send a message and raise awareness and encourage early detection. Please wear Pink!!
Watch the Video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egU3zdOl38o&list=UUkpKtyDnAlJ-oLF9ql8TZOg
For further reading:
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
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TygerBurger
By Louisa Steyl
http://www.tygerburger.co.za/188416/news-details/local-filmmaker-honoured-
SABC Online
2014-08-24 09:00
http://www.kougaexpress.co.za/170548/news-details/afrikaanse-prente-herleef
Tonie Van Der Merwe
Watch the CEO of Gravel Road Entertainment, Benjamin Cowley interview and behind the scenes. Shot on location at Waterfront Film Studios, Cape Town. For more information about the upcoming festivals and films, follow this blog and join the conversation with us here.
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The Silwerskerm Film Festival is an annual gathering for mostly Afrikaans filmmakers. It’s a 4-day marathon which showcases the best new South African films at the kykNET Silwerskermfees. The festival is predominantly Afrikaans, but English stand-outs like the Durban International Film Festival award-winning “Durban Poison” was also screened.
In addition to the feature films, the end results of a competition that develops script ideas from first-time filmmakers of all ages were screened. This isn’t just a film festival that showcases the best of the best. It nurtures new talent and gives it a valuable platform.
One of our more recently restored films, “Trompie”, was also screened at the venue. Directed by legendary Tonie van der Merwe in the 70’s, about 15-30 people in the room watched as a digitally remastered version of a South African classic was screened. “Trompie” is a compact, highly enjoyable and kinetic comedy feature.
“Trompie” also has some well-crafted English subtitles for non-Afrikaans audience.
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