WHAT THE VIPS THOUGHT OF WILD TALK AFRICA 2006

“The Wild Talk Africa Film Festival was without question a most important gathering of people influential in the world of films.  The participants will have returned to their homelands with a better understanding of the complexities of South Africa.  One things is absolutely certain everyone was impressed with the enthusiasm and vibrancy at the festival.  It was a splendid affair.”
Dr Ian Player, world-renowned conservationist

“I found Wild Talk Africa very stimulating, and well organised.   I can see it being very useful for African producers both experienced and new  and for international delegates who are seeking stories, talent, and alliances in Africa.”
Neil Harraway, Director of Production, NHNZ

“Until Wild Talk Africa, I have never witnessed this level of concerted cooperation between the television industry, conservation organizations and government to launch meaningful natural history filmmaking. Very impressive.” 
Ellen Windemuth, Managing Director, Off the Fence Productions

“The festival has been a triumph, organized in the most splendid way possible. Durban is a beautiful city and the venue is perfect.”
Keenan Smart, Head of Natural History Unit for National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F)

"I was inspired and delighted to see the enthusiasm and support for this Festival - long may it continue.  It was an impressive and professional event. I very much hope that this Festival will help to showcase African talent and creativity, forge international co-productions and encourage the next generation of African film-makers to tell their wildlife and conservation stories to a wider global viewing public."
Harriet Nimmo, CEO, Wildscreen

"The Wild Talk Africa festival, whilst firmly grounded in the South African film community, is fast on track to become a major international platform for the wildlife film industry. It organized a range of discussions on technical developments as well as the relationship between the industry and society. The World Conservation Union looks forward to once again being a partner with Wild Talk Africa in 2007."
Valli Moosa, President of The World Conservation Union (IUCN).

“Wild Talk Africa exceeded my expectations as a festival to do business at.  To be so effective so early in its life, bodes well for the future.  I look forward to next year.”
Andrew Jackson, Managing Director of Tigress Productions

“Wild Talk Africa revealed that there was no shortage of ideas and inspiration about the connections between Wildlife and TV. But what was most remarkable and ultimately most heartening was the incredible level of enthusiasm displayed by so many of the participants. I look forward to next year.”
Vyv Simson, Executive Editor, BBC Natural History Unit.