MultiChoice Vuka! Awards 2004 workshops launched

For the sixth year running, the MultiChoice Africa Foundation will host inspirational workshops across the country in May 2004. Here students and newcomer filmmakers are introduced to the MultiChoice VUKA! Awards 2004 competition and the concept of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for television.

Participants will get the chance to view and discuss local and international PSAs. Everyone at the workshops gets the chance to come up with ideas for a PSA and then present them with storyboards. All receive a workbook which includes extra valuable information such as production notes, interviews with previous winners and advice from industry professionals.

For everyone from advertising and film students, aspirant filmmakers, creative directors, copy writers, or anyone is who passionate about filmmaking, this is your chance to make a difference. Use the format of the PSA to get a positive message across and highlight a worthy cause.

The best entries are then flighted free of charge on selected DStv channels, affording you the opportunity to spread a message of hope to viewers.

The workshop team will be on the road in May 2004. Venues are in five major centres - Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Grahamstown.

So, everyone out there that has heart, whether you are a professional or a newcomer -roll up your sleeves and make a PSA and make a difference!

HERE IS WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! WORKSHOP DATES AND VENUES,/b.

Johannesburg: Date Monday, 3 May 2004 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: Dance Factory, President Street, between Bezuidenhout & Goch Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg

Johannesburg: Date Tuesday, 4 May 2004 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: Dance Factory, President Street, between Bezuidenhout & Goch Street, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg

Durban: Date Wednesday, 5 May 2004 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: Catalina Theatre and Conference Company, The New Wilson's Wharf, Durban

Grahamstown: Date Friday, 7 May 2004 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: The Highlander, St Andrews Old Boys Club, 10 Worcester Street, Grahamstown

Cape Town: Date Monday, 10 May 2004 09h00 - 16h00
Venue: The Arena Theatre, Artscape, DF Malan Street, Cape Town

For enquiries please contact Wayne Lowe, Tel: 021 426 0181.