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Through an African Lens: Why Cape Town and the Western Cape is Emerging as a Film & Tech Powerhouse

An interactive session hosted by South African singer, actress, inspirational speaker and Sea Change Project Ambassador, Zolani Mahola, and featuring local film industry specialists.

Through an African Lens

HOST:
– Zolani Mahola

PANELISTS:
– Tim Harris and Lisa Mini, from Wesgro
– Bradley Joshua, from Gambit Films
– Tertius Kapp, from Film Initiative Africa
– Kevan Smuts,  Film Composer: “My Octopus Teacher”
– Todd Brown, from XYZ Films
– Glenn Gilles, from Sea Monster

Unpacking the immersive technologies and innovations that make Cape Town and the Western Cape an emerging powerhouse in the film and tech sector on the African continent.

 

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