Crew Pencil

29/08/2018

There is not much time left to go - let everyone know - you have until the 7th of September to register to make a short 2,5 min film for the Straight 8 shootout South Africa.

Make a short film on super 8mm film for this filmmaking initiative for charity.

It's an awesome initiative!

22/08/2018

Does anyone here remember shooting on film?

So there is a really awesome film charity initiative called - Straight 8 shootout - that is happening in South Africa this year! And, the global, one cartridge, super 8mm film-making competition is currently open for registrations for its very first SA Shootout.

Some of you might know the competition from its showcasing at Cannes but for those that don't know what the challenge entails; ad and creative industry companies are invited and encouraged to take part in a filmmaking competition... all for charity!!

This Thursday at THE ELECTRIC juice and nut-milk bar we'll be screening past straight 8 winners to help inspire ideas for those who wish to enter.

In a nutshell...
20 companies are allowed to enter. Each company must script and shoot a film on one super 8mm cartridge. No editing or post-production is allowed. Shots are taken in story order, and because the cameras don't record sound; soundtracks are made blindly in post.

Film is sent to Cinelab London , developed and scanned and the first time you see your film is at the premiere on the 22nd November at L***a Theatre in Cape Town. The audience votes and the winning films' prize money goes to the company's charity of their choice.

We think it's a really cool initiative to give back and an awesome opportunity for South African creatives and directors to create something memorable and challenging for a good cause.

Entries close end August and there is still some space for companies that wish to enter. We really hope to see you guys there!

More info here: http://www.straight8.net/south-africa-2018/

27/07/2018

SUSTAINABILITY: STRATEGIC WORKSHOP INVITATION

All HODs are invited to attend the workshops hosted by the Sustainability Focus Group at the Cullinan Hotel on 31 July & 1 Aug.

See attached images for schedule and more info.

"What can WE do to sustain OUR industry?"
"What can YOU do to be part of the solution?"
Let's start the dialogue together

Please RSVP to [email protected]

19/07/2018

Invitation to Engage:
The Sustainability of the Commercial
Service Industry

It is evident that the Commercial Service sector has seen a decline over the past two seasons.

This is supported by statistical data. Furthermore, it is presented as anecdotal evidence from Crew, Suppliers and Production Companies who are all subject to this decline, and who are having to make fundamental, and at times drastic changes, to weather this storm.

A “Sustainability Focus Group” has been created under the auspices of the CPA to explore sustainability within our industry. This is a 16-strong subcommittee that has been meeting over the past nine weeks to explore how best to tackle this issue.

It has become apparent to us that there is no quick fix solution, and there is no one-fix solution. If we are going to quell any further decline, we believe it will take each crew member, and every supplier in the supply chain, to be a part of the solution. It is something we must do together.

This is an industry that belongs to ALL of us. It is OUR industry – Crew, Supplier, and Production Companies alike.

The questions we will be putting to all role players are simply:
“What can WE do to sustain OUR industry?” and
“What can YOU do to be part of the solution?”

Already the City of Cape Town has taken a strong initiative to support our industry and to work alongside us to sustain this key industry. Other role players are also working in other areas to make a difference.

We would like to engage with the broader Commercial Service community to bring awareness to the issue of a declining industry and to workshop how we can make changes together to sustain our industry.

We are all in the boat together, and these issues are issues that we need to look to solve as a collective. We cannot wait for the solution. We all have to be part of the discussion and part of the solution.

In this regard we invite you to please participate in the following:

Industry Engagement
This event is open to all stakeholders including Crew, Suppliers and City Officials. The event will take the form of key addresses followed by a Q&A Session and refreshments.

This event will be held from 4.00pm to 5.30pm on 25 July 2018.

The Callsheet Wrap Party will follow from 5.30pm onwards. Snacks and drinks will be served.

This will take place after the City of Cape Town's "Annual Film Industry Pre-Season Briefing and Location Workshop" on the same day.

Please confirm your attendance to this event by sending an email to [email protected]

Strategic Workshop
Sixteen Workshop strategy sessions with HODs and Key Suppliers will take place on 31 July and 1 August 2018. Each Strategic workshop will range from 45 minutes to two hours in length. HODs and Suppliers will generally attend one session (with some HODs possibly attending a 2nd session if they straddle both crew and supplier).

More workshop details will follow soonest.

We urge you to be part of the discussion and to diarize these dates as important.

Thank you,

Sustainability Focus Group

29/05/2018

FILM INDUSTRY SUPPLIER DIRECTORY

We have also revamped our Supplier Directory. Industry suppliers can now sign up directly via Crew Pencil to create and manage their own profiles online.

A quick and easy way for production to search and find the specific suppliers they need.

We have also broadened our location options to include suppliers and crew globally, not just in SA.

Sign up today or get in touch to find out more.

[email protected]

21/05/2018

CREW PENCIL REVAMPED

NEW LOOK – NEW FUNCTIONALITY – NO CHARGE

At Crew Pencil, we’ve been busy reworking and redesigning our platform as well as signalling out the problems we felt should be addressed in our industry. The Crew Pencil platform has grown into - above all - a resourceful and comprehensive online directory for our industry. We have therefore decided to place all our emphasis and focus on this particular element of the site for now.

Crew & Suppliers who list their profiles on Crew Pencil will benefit from a new, easy-to-use search function. Thus making it the perfect resource for users in our industry to find what they are looking for.

And, this is all for free.

Sign up today and get in touch with any queries you might have.

[email protected]

17/05/2018

Representing South Africa’s finest Directors of Photography

11/05/2018

An exciting new offering for Cinematographers, Directors & Production Designers.

An easy way for Production to access showreels for some of South Africa's top DOPs.

Check it out.

https://www.facebook.com/visionrepresentation/

http://visionint.tv/

Vision International represents an exclusive group of South Africa’s finest Cinematographers, Directors and Production Designers.

12/04/2018

CICLOPE AFRICA 2018

After two amazing days in Cape Town, winners for CICLOPE Africa‘s first edition have been announced in the Awards Ceremony held at the Zeitz MOCAA, in the vibrant V&A Waterfront of Cape Town. For the first time in the region, top producers and creatives chose -among more than 150 entries- the most well-crafted commercials and music videos in 16 categories.

Crew Pencil is proud to be one of this years sponsors of Ciclope Africa 2018 and looking forward to supporting this growing event.

After two amazing days in Cape Town, winners for CICLOPE Africa‘s first edition have been announced in the Awards Ceremony held at the Zeitz MOCAA, in the vibrant V&A Waterfront of Cape Town. For the first time in the region, top producers and creatives chose -among more than 150 entries- the most...

04/04/2018

CICLOPE AFRICA 2018

Crew Pencil has the privilege to be one of this year’s sponsors of Ciclope Africa, the first African award show fully dedicated to craft in advertising and moving image.

Unlike other events in the region, CICLOPE Africa focuses on the art of ex*****on, rather than the ideas. Whether it’s a TV commercial, a mobile app or an interactive installation, we truly believe a good ex*****on is as important as the idea, and extremely determinant for the consumer’s experience.

CICLOPE Africa recognizes and awards the work of African professionals in different categories such as Direction, Animation, Visual Effects, Cinematography, Branded Content and Original Music, among others.

As Crew Pencil recognizes our industry is going through massive change, and events such as these where the focus in on talent and craft are hugely important in a landscape where clients are looking for talent directly - these are the sort of platforms where visibility counts enormously

So please join us in supporting this great event….we anticipate it growing significantly in years to come and are thrilled to be part of Year 1

After an online judging session, the 3 best ranked entries in each category will be considered finalists and will be included in the CICLOPE Africa’s Showcase (a collection of the best works of the year in the region) that will take place in Cape Town, on Tuesday 10th April.

The shortlisted nominees have now been released and can be viewed here.
http://africa.ciclopefestival.com/shortlist-2018-announced/

For those interested in attending the festival, tickets are still available.

http://africa.ciclopefestival.com/tickets/
Ciclope Africa 2018

After 10 days of hard work, CICLOPE Africa’s jury announced the shortlist for the very first edition of CICLOPE Africa. The jury –that comprises top producers and creatives– chose, among more than 150 entries, the best works in each category, which will compete for CICLOPE’s one-eyed trophie...

11/10/2017

SOURCING CREW AND SUPPLIERS

As we head into the traditional busy period of the year in Cape Town it is crucial for production to have quick and easy access to all crew and supplier options out there.

As we head into the traditional busy period of the year in Cape Town it is crucial for production to have quick and easy access to all crew and supplier options out there. Our comprehensive online directory is geared towards giving production a simple tool to easily find what they are looking for wi...

13/09/2017

THE ONLINE CREW & SUPPLIER DIRECTORY

Our online directory for the film industry is growing daily.

Over 500 film industry suppliers and over 2000 freelance film crew listed.

Easily find what you are looking for by searching on our comprehensive online directory.

Get in touch for more details on how to list.

[email protected]

https://www.crewpencil.com/