The Cape's Oscars

09/03/10


Cape Town's top film producers and industry specialists will be honoured at the second annual awards ceremony to showcase and recognise excellence in the local film industry.

The Imbongi Awards ceremony kicks off on Saturday 6 March 2010 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

"Over the past nine years, Cape Town's film industry has grown from an exotic, niche industry into a flourishing multi-billion rand industry attracting big budget features, commercials and stills production," says Alderman Felicity Purchase, from the City of Cape Town.

"The prestigious Imbongi Awards will showcase the very best film production talent and facilities in Cape Town and the Western Cape," says Mansoor Mohamed, also from the City.

Awards will be made in 10 categories including the Chairman's award and the 2010 awards. The 10 categories are: Best contribution to marketing Cape Town and the Western Cape through film content, Technical Service Provider of the Year, Best Producer/Production Manager, Best Locations Professional, Excellence in Animation, Excellence in VFX and Post Production and Best contribution to Skills Development and Transformation.

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