What you can look forward to at Durban Wild Talk Africa, 19 - 23 April 2009

• Guest speakers and international VIPS
  
  
• Commissioning Editors from Animal Planet, National Geographic, BBC NHU and NHK
  
  
• Screening of international wildlife films
  
  
• The ROSCAR Awards
  
  
• Interactive exhibition area with the latest technology
  
  
• Seminars, debates and valuable discussions
  
  
• Informative technical workshops
  
  
• Networking opportunities
  
  
• Fantastic evening social events

The Durban Wild Talk Africa film festival and conference is an exhilarating, inspirational and informative 5-day event which includes the following elements:
 
Inspiring seminars:
A large part of the festival programme is dedicated to running stimulating and inspiring seminars which cover valuable discussion topics relevant to the wildlife, travel and cultural film industry. The extensive programme which includes interesting debates, informative discussions and pitching sessions is well structured and planned to address cutting-edge issues relevant to the industry. Key international and well-known local speakers are approached and invited to sit on panels and chair the seminars.

Informative workshops:
A fundamental component of the programme are the workshop sessions. The workshops allow for hands-on audience participation in which delegates can be brought up to speed with the latest technology, ideas and innovations. The workshops play an important role of keeping the delegates abreast on the ever-changing technical advances in the filmmaking industry. These workshops are held by specialists and professionals in their chosen field.

Interactive exhibition area:
An interactive exhibition area, which can accommodate 40 exhibitors, creates the perfect platform for local and international companies to showcase their latest products and services to a unique targeted audience. This exclusive area is extremely conducive for securing business deals and creating brand awareness.

World class film screenings:
Included in the programme is a selection of award-winning films which are screened throughout the festival. After the screening, where possible, respective filmmakers interact in a valuable question and answer format with the delegates, pertaining to the production of the film.

Enjoyable evening networking events:
The fantastic evening social networking events are a highlight for the delegate. Well-organised, superlative and entertaining events, held at various locations in Durban, are organized for each night of the festival and allow the delegate the opportunity to network with other delegates in an informal relaxed atmosphere.

Business Centre and Internet Café:
A Business Centre and Internet Cafe, complete with all office functionalities and access to the internet, offers an inclusive service to all delegates and ensures that delegates can keep up to date with the latest news.

The ROSCARS – Awards ceremony:
A prestigious evening, dedicated to awarding filmmakers with ROSCAR awards for their outstanding contributions to the natural history industry, makes for a fitting tribute and is the finale evening event on the festival programme.