GRIFF - Garden Route International Film Festival 2023

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The Garden Route International Tourism Film Festival GRIFF is a festival for filmmakers, creative expression, education, new technology and media. The GRIFF festival supports emerging and established filmmakers, encourages community participation and learning through innovation. “Experience is everything” remains our mantra with an added online feel “Get your GRIFF on”
They are running film screenings of 40 films from all over the world. Janet Pillai talks to PATRICK WALTON the festival director. As a longstanding member of the filmmaking community in South Africa he wears many hats, including that of producer and stuntman.
Producing credits include both local and international work including commercial, documentary, TV, reality TV. He is a driven and motivated producer, dedicated to the growth, sustained development, and efficacy of the industry. A member for the International Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences (Emmy’s), Patrick’s connection and commitment to the film, commercial and television production industry is a real benefit for his clients.
1 Aug 2023 English South Africa Places & Travel

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