Times Of Swaziland: US MOVIE PRODUCTION EXTENDS INTERNSHIP INVITE

US MOVIE PRODUCTION EXTENDS INTERNSHIP INVITE
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Nombuso Dlamini on 23/01/2023 08:29:00


MBABANE - A chance of a lifetime for local film industry.
Local film-makers, producers and actors have been given the platform to be part
of one of the best movie production companies in the world. Blumhouse
Productions is an American film and television production company founded in
2000 by Jason Blum. It is known mainly for producing horror films, such as
Paranormal Activity, Insidious, The Purge, Split, Get Out, Happy Death Day,
Halloween, Us, The Invisible Man, Freaky and The Black Phone. The production
company has kept up a great reputation of leading summer internship programmes
to groom creatives in the film industry. It is worth mentioning that the company
has never opened up its doors to Africa before, but has had reputable African
actors like Lupita Nyongo work in their projects. The production company
announced that their internship programme starting in February will be extended
to English speaking, African countries.
Motivated
“We are seeking motivated interns that possess great work ethic and a critical
eye for story. Besides coverage, attending screenings and helping on pitch
projects, interns have the opportunity to interact with all departments from
post, production, casting, finance, marketing and legal. Students must be in Los
Angeles. Unpaid and must receive school credit. Deadline to apply is February 16
2023,” read part of the press statement. More information can be seen on the
company’s website, www.blumhouse.com. News of this opportunity was well
received by local artists who were eager to shoot their shot. Actor and former
Gomora actor, Sithembiso Kunene mentioned how the opportunities were growing and
it was time for emaSwati to take up space in the world.
It is also worth mentioning that there has always been a cry from the local film
and production industry to get more aid as it was lacking, fortunately an
inbound association was formed. Eswatini Independent Film and Television
Producers (EIFTPA) is an organisation that was created by local independent
producers who create local content. This internship programme will serve as
partial aid to this long cry. The association is the mother body of all film and
television productions in the country and home to over 30 production houses and
also affiliated to the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC).
The ENCAC office expressed great excitement and honour for being recognised by
international resources to empower and grow local artists.