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Introduction
twospinningwheels productions,
operational since January 2007, is a company that is committed to
developing the film industry in the Eastern Cape and on a national
level, in the following way:
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making shorts,
documentaries, narratives and video set in the
Eastern Cape, with crew and actors from the
province |
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training local
people to make professional films that can be
distributed nationally and internationally
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collaborating with
other local production companies on specific
projects with a focus on black companies
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ensuring
accessibility for people with disabilities in
all aspects of cinema
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creating mentoring
programmes and internships both nationally and
internationally |
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exposing local
filmmakers to other filmmakers working both
nationally and internationally
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providing networking
opportunities |
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allowing for people
to have access to resources
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running regular film
screenings of independent and world cinema,
exposing local people to films that very often
do not reach Port Elizabeth
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developing an
audience for local films and African cinema
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creating an exchange
program between the Eastern Cape and New York,
where Shelley has lived and networked
extensively |
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distributing local
films nationally and internationally
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The company is also committed to
providing a platform for those whose voices have been silenced and
to making African films that are refreshing and powerful by
initiating a renaissance in African film in the Eastern Cape that
will be an example and inspiration to the rest of the country and
world.
Shelley Barry is the director of
twospinningwheels productions.
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