2 May 2006
Filmstudio An Der Ruth Aachen
Templergraben 55
52056
Aachen
Germany
CO-PRODUCTION MEETING IN CANNES
Dear Claus Schotten
Chop Productions are seeking co-production partners to produce a feature film in South Africa, based on a Zakes Mda novel, "The Heart of Redness". Our company has a 2 year option to produce the film.
Camagu, a 40 year old Black man, returns to South Africa after 30 years in exile in the USA to find that his obscure qualifications and lack of "struggle credentials" leaves him unemployable, disillusioned and somewhat embittered. The story takes a neat turn as he is catapulted into a drama that is unfolding on the shores of the notorious "Wild Coast", played out by a host of richly developed rural characters who's antics are both humorous and tragic. Camagu is embroiled in an amusing love triangle, a battle against casino developers and a journey of African self discovery. Through an accessible and entertaining contemporary story, the film deals with a seminal and controversial South African history, the Xhosa Cattle Killing or Great Suicide, and brings forth pertinent perspectives of colonialism, African-ism and imperialism.
Chop, once partnered with suitable co-producers, will be able to unlock a wealth of South African financing, most notably a 25% Department of Trade and Industry rebate. We anticipate the overall budget of the film being in the region of $6m.
We would be very interested in meeting with you during the Cannes festival to discuss the project and attachments further. We will be in Cannes between the 17th and 24th May. Please revert back to us with a suitable date, time and place for an appointment.
We look forward to meeting with you in Cannes.
Ben Horowitz
ben horowitz / chop productions / producer / director
78 tyrone avenue, parkview, 2193, jhb, sa
t + 27 11 646 3104 / f + 27 11 646 3104 / c + 27 82 595 4626
