Katleho “Katt” Ramaphakela
Most educators or literary works on the screenwriting art will be quick to tell you that a film-producer is sure to be easily blown away by a “High-Concept” idea. After all, this is in itself “larger than life” and a proven money spinner. But as far as exceptions to all rules go, I [...]
How many screenwriters does it take to change a light bulb?
Answer: Ten.
1st draft. Hero changes light bulb.
2nd draft. Villain changes light bulb.
3rd draft. Hero stops villain from changing light bulb. Villain falls to death.
4th draft. Lose the light bulb.
5th draft. Light bulb back in. Fluorescent instead of tungsten.
6th draft. Villain breaks bulb, uses it to [...]
The WGSA and the TVIEC has put out a call for information regarding the financial impact the trouble at the SABC has had on writers so they can put together stats. Charl Blignaut and Desiree Markgraaff are really going the extra mile to represent writers in this capacity, so it is not just about Producers. Unfortunately we have [...]
7 September 2009
PRESS RELEASE
What started as one TV producer expressing his outrage at the SABC’s slashing of local content by going on a hunger strike has gathered unprecedented momentum. As Michael Lee enters the fifth week of his hunger strike, three new hunger strikers have entered their second week and a fifth [...]
Spring‘s finally here people! Time to fling open the parasols, fill up the picnic baskets & frolic in fields of perriwinkle! It‘s gorgeous out!
It is always empowering to know what we earn – or should earn. If your situation’s anything like mine, you’ll probably want to practice your most indignant expression before you start reading…
These are the rates that people are getting at the moment. Every company structures their payments differently – some on a monthly basis, [...]