Wild Talk Africa to Be Held in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN: The 2011 Wild Talk Africa Film Festival and Conference, which will run from March 28 to 31, is relocating to Spier, Cape Town, in its fourth year.

The four-day program will feature topical seminars, workshops, screenings of ROSCAR Award finalists, an exhibition area and networking events throughout Spier. The ROSCAR Award winners will be announced at a ceremony hosted by Dave Salmoni, presenter of Animal Planet’s Rogue Nature and Into the Pride. Topics discussed at the 2011 event include 3D, nature and wildlife at the cinema, African broadcasting and new broadcasting and distribution platforms.

The interactive exhibition area at the festival, which can accommodate 16 exhibitors, attracts broadcasters, audiovisual service providers, production companies and tourism agencies, giving companies the opportunity to showcase their latest products and services to a unique targeted audience.

Sophie Vartan, the festival director, commented: “Moving the festival to Stellenbosch, just outside of Cape Town, is an exciting move. Not only does it take place in March, the best of summer weather, it is also a popular destination for tourists and delegates alike. Wild Talk Africa, now in its fourth year, has established itself as a world-class event, and in this new location, Wild Talk Africa delegates have the opportunity of meeting and networking with delegates who represent the major international wildlife broadcasters.”