The Indie Karoo Film Festival not only creates a platform for independent film makers and storytellers of cutting-edge feature, documentary, experimental and short films, but also enables local audiences to discover some of South Africa's most exciting emerging talent.
The Indie Karoo Film Festival was founded in 2015 and is the brainchild of film maker, co-owner of the Showroom Theatre, and local resident, Johnny Breedt. Although the festival is only a year old it has already grown in stature with selected feature, documentary, experimental and short films to be screened over three days from the 1st to the 3rd of July 2016 at four venues: The Showroom Theatre, the Zwartberg High, the Jans Rautenbach Schouwburg and the Sidwell Williams Centre.
The flagship venue for the festival is The Showroom Theatre, a collaborative project created by local businesswoman Charon Landman and Film Maker Johnny Breedt. “The Showroom” boasts state-of-the-art theatre and cinema equipment, making it suitable to facilitate and attract some of the country’s top performers.
The festival also includes industry workshops that will run from June 29 to July 3 and will include a scriptwriting workshop presented by Daniel Dercksen from The Writing Studio, Bobby Roth’s Mastersclass in directing, as well as editing and grading workshops by LABSPACE. Director Gavin Hood (either in person or via Skype) will also be hosting a Q & A after the screening of his latest critically acclaimed film, ‘Eye in the Sky’.
Initial films selected for the festival include the multi-award winning, The Boers at the End of the World, the documentary that uncovers the life of the 100 year old Afrikaans community found in Patagonia Argentina, as well as local films Verskietende Ster (Shooting Star), an inspirational father and son story that shows the beauty hidden in our God given talents and also points to the power of forgiveness, and the innovative short film Skewe Reenboog.
The three-day festival allows patrons to rub shoulders and network not only with industry professionals, but also aspiring new filmmakers and other film buffs. Apart from the excellent films and workshops on offer, patrons are encouraged to explore, discover, taste and enjoy the many attractions that Prince Albert - the "Jewel of the Great Karoo”, has to offer. Here you will find "True Karoo Hospitality" combined with the "Creative Energy" of the Indie Karoo Film Festival.
Daily or Weekend passes for the Indie Karoo Film Festival are now available via the website, www.indiekaroofilmfestival.com or via the Showroom Theatre: http://theshowroomtickets.com/index.php?cPath=166
The final selection of films for this year’s event will be announced at the end of May, and weekend packages for those looking to enjoy the ideal weekend away will also be available soon via the website or Facebook page.
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