The DA says Gauteng filmmakers and actors continue to suffer despite the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) being in place to assist them...
during a recent engagement by the party with stakeholders in the creative arts industry, it was revealed that the GFC is not fulfilling its mandate.
“Artists are not receiving the support they should from the GFC, despite Gauteng being the epicentre of the film industry.”of the GFC Board by the Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation , Morakane Mosupyoe, last week, which was long overdue. “Since its appointment, this board has only been concerned with enriching themselves and not looking after the interests of our filmmakers in the province, Chabalala claimed.
“According to the stakeholders, no reason was given for the cancellation of the Gauteng Discover Summit, which would have deliberated on resolutions, global developments, and trends in the local film industry. This summit would have played a key role in contributing to the gross domestic product . In addition, the GFC Board spent over R1 million on special meetings while our artists struggled to earn a living. Furthermore, GFC also spent at least 50% of its budget on salaries.
“The DA will directly engage with the Gauteng MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation to determine what steps will be taken to ensure that GFC starts assisting the creative industry in the province,” he concluded.Daily Lotto | One lucky winner of Monday’s jackpot: All the numbers and payouts
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