Dear Colleagues We come to the end of what has been another exceptionally challenging year for the industry, not just due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and travel restrictions, but particularly due to challenges emanating from our government, most notably the DTIC. Please see the update in the ‘DTIC […]
Following its Annual General Meeting, the Independent Producers Organisation (IPO) is proud to announce its new diverse and dynamic Executive Committee. An expanded executive committee from 12 to 16 members, an amended and modernised constitution, the formation of new, highly-focused sub-committees and an election which resulted in the new executive […]
The IPO has been working very hard to collaborate with members and industry stakeholders to chart a path through the uncertainty and anxiety of the last six months and never before has it been so important that we come together to make sure that filmmakers, storytellers and producers come out the […]
The Independent Producers’ Organisation (www.ipo.org.za) invites our members to participate in an urgent poll of cancelled or postponed productions as a result of the Covid-19 National Lockdown. This is to ensure that the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is aware of the number of impacted productions and their values. […]
Please find attached the IPO Executive Committee response to the current COVID-19 situation and current developments within the industry. We wish to ensure you that we are working collectively with industry stakeholders during this time, and are mindful of the impact this is having on our businesses, crew, cast and […]
An emergency meeting to discuss SABC crisis was called for all members and other stakeholders and was held on Monday 3 September where members were updated on the situation. The meeting was attended by around 20 producers as well as representatives of SOS, WGSA and DFA. An emergency task force was set up […]
