I wish I could explain what chaos yesterday had been. It was a bit of a “Human Traffic” type situation. Like the British movie about club culture. (An absolute must see if you a secret stash of white gloves somewhere…or well if not)

Anyway. Yesterday went something like this. I was one really disappointed puppy when I found out that, because of my own idiocy I didn’t get hold of tickets to go see one of my all time favourite Djs. Global dance brand, Godskitchen and Urban Wave brought Armin van Buuren to SA to come wow the crowds. To make it a double whammy; the tickets were all sold out. (what a surprise…Note hint of sarcasm)All of my ‘chosen family’ (watch the movie) were set. With about 12 hours before the party I set out on the very unlikely quest to find two tickets.

I must admit that I became quite worried when I saw that it seemed that everybody else had left it last-minute-dot-com too. And the entrepreneurs were laughing all the way to the bank. Tickets were selling for up to 2800 smackaroos…Yes I couldn’t believe it was possible either. Were there really people with that much money and that little sense? (Well I guess it is a situation of supply and demand) I think it must have been fate. With a few hours to spare an angel of a woman happen to find herself in a situation, knowing people that couldn’t go anymore. She organised me not one,…not two, but three tickets. I wanted to drop dead at that exact spot I was that happy.

We proceeded to start the evening with 100% Agave…Enough about my tequila drinking habits though. Point being, we were suited-up and ready to party. The drizzle and the gale force winds did not deter the eager house/dance/rave (whatever you want to call it) enthusiast and they weren’t disappointed. The Bellville Velodro was packed.

**The ZestCulture team found it odd that we were told no cameras were allowed when nearly every single mobile phone on the market now has a camera in it? Seriously?!**

Godskitchen showcased their ‘Boombox Concept’ to South Africa. It is a unique architectural, multimedia, visual and music concept. The structure that stands at 16m wide, 8m high and  6m deep, combines projection technology, hidden lighting and special effects to create this amazing visual show. Adding a whole new dimension to the performance.

Dean Fuel had a good set. Proving that South African DJs can give the international ones a run for their money. But anticipation was building and all the crowd wanted was the man they all came for…they all started calling Armin’s name.

The second Armin stepped on stage and started his set the crowd went ballistic. I was blown away by the Boombox structure. Talk about sensory overload! The crowd lapped up every element of his performance. Wow. He put most other live performances of its kind in South Africa to shame. Definitely an evening to remember!

Here is the preview to Human Traffic. The Milky Bars are on me!

The DFA ( Documantary Filmmakers Association) is currently holding a “Short documentary Competition”

They are looking for candidates to make a 3 minute mini-documentary about their enviroment. Although it hasn’t been announced, there are prizes in the pipeline.  The 8 best films will be selected & showed at the Waterfront Nu Metro as part of the Encounters documentary festival. The documentaries will be screened before the main features. The 11th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival will be held in Cape Town from 2 – 19 July.

Below is the brief that has been given. So if you have an idea that will wow, why not send in your documentary

“My Town”

…The town we come from/live in shapes who we are. We occupy its space, it occupies us…

For this competition, filmmakers, aspirant filmmakers, artists and students are invited to make a short 3 minute documentary titled “My Town”. Interpret this brief any which way you like. Revisit your birthplace, explore your suburb or township. Tell ‘your’ story!

Films will be produced at own expense. The films produced remain the property of the filmmakers. The Documentary Filmmakers Association will endeavor to negotiate broadcasting and festival screenings with the filmmakers’ permission. Selected filmmakers will benefit from on-screen credits and general media exposure through the project. All filmmakers who enter a film will receive a year’s free membership to the DFA (July 2009 – June 2010).

Delivery and Deadline:

Deliver 3 x copies of your film on DVD (DVD’s must be high quality and viewable on home dvd players)

Films must be delivered by 14:00 on 12 June 2009

Deliver to:

7 Glynnville Terrace

Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

For Attention: THERESA MEYER

All films delivered must be accompanied with a signed MY TOWN competition entry form, which can be downloaded from our website

For more information, please mail Miki Redelinghuys on chair@docfilmsa.com

So there you go. 3 minutes isn’t that long. I know there are many interesting places around South Africa with lots of history & stories to tell. If you have a great idea, but don’t feel you  have the technical knowhow to shoot the documentary, try contacting some of the students at AFDA, City Varsity or CPUT to help out. If you know you believe you have the expertise and you are looking for the right equipment, why not try one of the following: Visual Impact Magus, Visual Impact Sales or HDHUB

Go on guys…Break a lense!

I can remember as a little boy getting up early on a Saturday morning to watch X-Men on K-TV. It was definitely one of the highlights of my weekends. I don’t know why but for some or other reason Wolverine has always been my favourite X-Men character, so it is to my delight that the new X-Men Origins Wolverine movie has just been released.

I must say that I do find this extremely frustrating as I find myself about 3 hours drive away from the closest cinema as I have just recently discovered that it is already on show in South Africa. It will definitely be on the top of my “to-do” list for when I arrive back in Cape Town.

Synopsis: Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated. –© 20th Century FoxHugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of…

I actually don’t care how this movie rates, it could get a 1/10 I will still be there to watch it & guys I don’t think you will have to convince your better halves to go watch this movie. I am sure Hugh Jackman will be more than enough to convince the ladies…