The total box office earnings in South Africa for the year 2019 amounted to R 1.2 billion, (a 6% decline from the previous year,) but the locally produced films – there were 22 produced in both years – recorded an 18% growth in box office income by amassing R 59.6 million for the year.
What they mean, is that in this case, when we look for originality, we are not necessarily talking about reinventing the wheel. Often by changing only a few specific details, we can take a successful well-worn concept that’s been done before, and simply by giving it a new and unexpected twist; we can make the material seem original … and the audience will love it all over again.
The Scribe Writers Room is an initiative to provide insight, resources, development opportunities and experience to screenwriters of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The Writers Room It all started over a year ago when I was asked about how a writers room works, and why there are no opportunities for writers in South Africa to get …