The film and video industry is infamous for their disrespect, indifference and neglect of the craft of screenwriting, which is why it’s ironic that the Oscars have two screenwriting categories; Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay.
For 13 years the South African Film and Television industry together with the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa (NFVF) have presided over the annual South African Film and Television Awards; the SAFTAs. The Awards, (winners receive a ‘Golden Horn’ trophy,) were established to honour, celebrate and promote the creativity, quality and excellence …