INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Zimbabwean video film director based in the United Kingdom, Tatenda Jamera, is in the country to conduct a series of workshops over the next two weeks in a bid to impart knowledge to industry stakeholders.
BY KENNEDY NYAVAYA
The training sessions, that will run until September 17 at Blind Faith Studios in Harare, are expected to attract 30 film producers.
Jamera told NewsDay yesterday that the workshops were practical as participants would get to shoot music videos for some local artistes over five-days.
“The workshop is open to everyone who has a passion and interest in the industry and we are expecting a group of about 30 people because we will not be able to cater for a bigger group, so it is about those who sign up first and show interest earlier,” he said.
“The workshop is very practical, so everyone will be hands-on as we teach each other because I will be learning from them as they will be learning from me.”
Working with a crew of local professionals, the Mutare-raised director said the initiative would create extensive opportunities locally.
“All the talent is locally sourced (because) we are using local labour. So it is a matter of learning, creating opportunities and jobs as well for the videos that we are going to be shooting here,” he said.
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Jamera, who has an impressive biography, having worked behind the scenes on several roles for international artistes including Nicki Minaj, Mary J Blige and Democratic Republic of Congo’s Awilo Longomba, said the workshops were meant to boost the floundering sector.
“I know what happens when you are exposed to knowledge and expertise out there and I am a result of that, so when I see what is coming out of Zimbabwe as a result of the past where there was no investment, my plan is to try and change the future by putting in working towards better,” he said.
“It is going to take time, but I want to see local videos being nominated for big awards like other African countries.”
Artistes who will have their videos shot during the period include Shasha, Simba Tagz, Young Nash and Jam Signal.
