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
