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Who’s your Fairy Godmother?
You got to love this city and all the crazy, wonderful and eclectic people that live here. One of Represent’s favourite people, best friends and supa-fly entrepreneur, Donna McCallum, has reinvented herself as a Fairy Godmother and she’s waving her wand all over our world. Donna uses her skills and experience to help individuals dreams come true and we love her. She’s holding … a workshop on how to hone in your dream mapping skills – if you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, confused, stuck in a rut (we’ve all been there!) and you’re looking for a way forward, go on her workshop – you’ll love it. Here’s the word: Donna McCallum calls herself a fantastically fabulous and magical Fairy Godmother. So for those of you wanting to make your dreams come true, here’s your lady. She has a business called Fairy Godmother Inc. which has the purpose of spreading the message that it is possible to live your dreams and helps companies and individuals turn their vision into reality. And while you may think this all sounds a bit “airy fairy”, Donna has the credentials to prove that she has certainly made things happen in her own life and has a number of great clients that she is Fairy Godmothering now. Being a serial entrepreneur Donna started living her dreams at the age of 19 when she was one of the founders of Studentwise Media Services an media company specialising in Youth Focused media which included SL Mag, Y Mag, Campus Radio Stations and Events on Campuses. After 3 years she sold her stake in the business, donned a backpack, travelled round the world and then decided to join the “internet gold rush” in San Francisco in the late 90’s. Experiencing Dot Com Boom and Bust she returned home to SA and started iKineo, an innovative marketing company specialising in CRM and brand activation. Remember those Lucky Strike parties, Donna’s previous business was a key proponent in making those parties happen. After building a successful business over 5 years she then sold it and took a year off in South America. Having experienced turning her own visions and dreams into reality she has now started Fairy Godmother Inc. to help others do the same. With offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town Fairy Godmother Inc. is waving its wand throughout South Africa. Fairy Godmother Inc. runs workshops for companies and individuals and also does consulting and coaching for longer term projects. So if you are keen to get yourself a Fairy Godmother and get clear on your vision and dreams then check out the Dream Mapping Workshops being run in...
STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL ON THE WAY!
THE FIRST ANNUAL ARTS ALIVE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL & COMPETITION IS BEING LAUNCHED! We love youth orientated programmes geared towards empowering the youth and giving them access to information that enabels them to make the right decisions concerning their careers. South African film is growing at a rapid rate due to initiatives such as these. We urge all young aspiring filmma… kers to take part in this upcoming festival! The ARTS ALIVE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL is an annual event, which will showcase the best in International and South African Student Films. The festival features screenings, exhibitions, workshops and will also host the YOUNG FILMMAKERS AWARDS. The film industry has seen a huge growth in the last couple of years with accolades such as this year’s Oscar Award Winning Foreign Film TSOTSI, and the Student Oscar Award Winning Foreign Film ELALINI, not to mention the success of the many other films that have set the standard for this influential industry. This year we are very proud to announce that we will be screening the Oscar ward wining film ELALINI, a South African short film that was produced by the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. At this years event there will also be a CAREERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EXHIBITION, where we will be showcasing 12 career options in the industry from producing to musical theatre performance. Because of the tremendous growth in the entertainment industry we feel that it is important that more students become aware of the different careers that there are to offer. This event is perfect for anybody who is curious about the entertainment industry and would like to receive more information about career decisions. The festival will also be extremely exciting, as we will be screening award-winning films from all over the globe. This year the festival will be held at the Baseline, in Newtown, from the 14-16 September 2006. The competition is open to high school students who want to make films and the winner of the competition will be receiving a full bursary to study at the acclaimed South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. The award ceremony is happening on the evening of the 16th of September. If you would like to enter the competition please email us on aasff2006@gmail.com The ARTS ALIVE STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL is organized in collaboration with the Johannesburg Metropolitan, Arts Alive, AFDA and Emzantsi Entertainment. The vision of the festival and market is to increase trade opportunities and development in the film and broadcast industry. For more info contact: Leanne Callanan Tel: (011) 482 9407 Cell: 083 625 1323 E-mail:...
Splashy Fen Call for Entries for 2007 Festival
Yes, it’s that time again. Now entering its 18th year, the Splashy Fen Music Festival has become something of a legend, not only in KwaZulu-Natal but all over South Africa. Musicians, get entering – it’s an awesome weekend and well worth the trip. Each year more and more music lovers travel from far and wide to be part of the Splashy Fen experience. Held on a farm some 18km from Underberg, in… the scenic Southern Drakensberg, the festival offers city dwellers a chance to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. What began as a small get together for a group of friends has developed into one of the major showcase events for South African music, with over 70 live music performances appearing this year. The festival organisers firmly believe in the enhancement and enrichment of South African music of all cultural origins, and their unique relationship with the music industry countrywide ensures participation by a wide range of SA talent. Visit the official website Splashy Fen and on the left hand side menu click – artist submissions – you will find all the necessary info that you need to submit. Closing date for submissions is Friday 15 December...
Golden Lion Film Festival in Swaziland
Who would have thought that short filmmakers from all over the world would gather so quietly in the mountain kingdom… Even though Represent has such tight ties to Swaziland, even we had no idea about the Golden Lion Film festival. Until a good friend of ours had her film accepted and started getting all excited about Swazi Royalt… y watching her work. You go girl – wish we could be there. You know a trip to SD could be really good for the end of year soul – maybe we should reconsider. So guys, now you know about it, get your entries in for next year! The Golden Lion Film Festival Africa’s Premier Showcase for Short Cinema October 14 – 28, 2006 The Kingdom of Swaziland will be the primary location for the 2006 Golden Lion Film Festival, featuring the best of the world’s short film and video dramas, animation, documentaries, musicals and comedies. The festival in this its second year expands into South Africa and Mozambique, where special screenings will be held. Prior to the 2005 Inaugural Event, we were told that a first time, small festival like ours would be judged a success if we obtained 50 entries. The filmmakers of the world responded, from 43 nations on six continents. The festival received over 200 entries, making the Golden Lion Film Festival the foremost exhibitor of short films Africa. Filmmakers are invited to explore Swaziland, where African culture and tradition thrive in a beautiful mountainous setting. Mlilwane Game Reserve is only 15 minutes from two of the festival’s principal venues. Our South Africa venue, Casterbridge Cinema, is located in White River, the gateway to Kruger National Park, Africa’s oldest game reserve. 2006 Festival Venues Swaziland: House on Fire Entertainment Complex (Malkerns, Swaziland) Mbabane Theatre Club (Mbabane, Swaziland) Waterford Kamhlaba College (Mbabane, Swaziland) U.S. Cultural Centre (Mbabane, Swaziland) Mozambique: Venue in Maputo to be announced South Africa: Casterbridge Cinema, White River (near Kruger National Park) Mission: The Golden Lion Film Festival presents the latest accomplishments in short films and videos from Europe, North America, Africa and elsewhere in the world. All genres of shorts subjects are presented. The aim of the festival is to overcome the limitations of commercial film distribution in the region, which is largely restricted to mainstream action adventure and special effects films, and to introduce innovative filmmakers to a new audience and the excitement of today’s Africa. Beyond the festival itself, this organisation is dedicated to the advancement of film scholarship and cinema appreciation throughout Southern Africa. The educational and cultural programmes of the festival will continue throughout the year, bringing film to rural...
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