{"id":265548,"date":"2025-07-17T10:54:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=265548"},"modified":"2025-07-17T10:55:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:55:02","slug":"local-production-company-completes-pilot-film-in-kouga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/local-production-company-completes-pilot-film-in-kouga\/","title":{"rendered":"Local production company completes pilot film in Kouga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Local film production company, Galaxy Castings, successfully completed the filming of a pilot project from June 23 to 26, marking a major milestone for the creative industry in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shoot took place across various locations in the Kouga region, bringing together a blend of local actors and professional talent from Cape Town and Johannesburg.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot project, which forms part of a larger vision to produce a feature film titled Kruisfontein, attracted well-known industry professionals such as Maurice Carpede and Roderick Jaftha from the renowned South African film, Red Zone, alongside Denzil Booysen, a respected actor and producer from Humansdorp, who played the role of Leon.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant producer, Marshall Geswint, said that the pilot project would contribute greatly to the Kouga economy.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This pilot is not just a stepping stone to a feature film, it is part of our broader mission to contribute to job creation, enterprise development, and social cohesion in Kouga,” said Geswint.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directed, shot and edited by Llewellyn Breda, who also served as cinematographer, the pilot is now in post-production. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the producer of the film, Booysen is leading the vision to see the feature film Kruisfontein through to full production, followed by plans to develop a drama series and eventually a locally produced telenovela \u2014 all filmed within Kouga.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy Castings also announced its intention to launch an equipment rental company aimed at supporting other filmmakers and videographers across the Eastern Cape.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team is actively seeking partnerships with businesses, offering product placement opportunities in the upcoming Kruisfontein feature. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We believe in building the local economy through storytelling. This is a call to action for both business leaders and the community. This is more than just a film \u2013 it’s a movement to turn Kouga into a creative powerhouse,” said Geswint.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Galaxy Castings has extended its heartfelt appreciation to Humansdorp Boutique Hotel for their warm hospitality in providing accommodation and meals to visiting actors. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have also offered special thanks to Wimpy Humansdorp for sponsoring breakfasts, and to Tsitsikamma Crystal Water for their generous donation of water throughout the three-day shoot.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Anyone interested in supporting or collaborating with the project is encouraged to contact Galaxy Castings via email at info@galaxycastings.co.za or WhatsApp at 073 020 7394.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Denzil Booysen and Llewellyn Breda during production. Credit: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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