Question NW1236 to the Minister of Arts and Culture
24 May 2016 - NW1236
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
HOW MANY TRIPS DID OFFICIALS FROM HIS DEPARTMENT UNDERTAKE TO INTERNATION FILM FESTIVALS IN THE (i) 2011-12, (ii) 2012-13, (iii) 2013-14, (iv) 2014-15 and (v) 2015-16 FINANCIAL YEARS, (b) HOW MUCH DID EACH SPECIFIED TRIP COST, (c) HOW MANY ARTISTS ACCOMPANIED HIS DEPARTMENT’S OFFICIALS ON THE SPECIFIED TRIPS AND (d) HOW DID FILM PRODUCERS BENEFIT FROM THE SPECIFIED TRIPS?
Reply:
Year & Festival |
(a) Number of trips by officials of the department |
(c) Number of artists accompanying officials on the specific trips |
(b) Estimated costs – actual costs are being collected from financial records and will be supplied as soon as available |
(d) How did film producers benefit from the specific trips |
2011/12 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria |
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Actual costs being obtained |
The work of SA film producers was showcased |
2012/13 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria |
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Actual costs being obtained |
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2013/14: FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria Cannes Film Festival in France |
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None |
Actual costs being obtained |
Signing film coproduction treaties allow SA film producers to access partnerships, access co-financing, to coproduce, and access distribution, exhibition and marketing opportunities. |
2014/15 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria |
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Actual costs being obtained |
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2 FISAHARA Film Festival in Tindouf in Algeria 015/16 |
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Actual costs being obtained |
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