Safari and Film Africa

 

The Safari and Film Africa SA Fly Fishing Film and Photographic competition is being held between the dates of 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012. It is open to all South African Residents and all material must be fly fishing related but can be footage taken fly fishing anywhere in the world.

There are heaps of prizes up for grabs, including winner’s prizes, prizes for the first 3entries received and lucky draw prizes! Winning sequences shall be uploaded to YOUTUBE. This event, the first of its kind in South Africa, will give budding film makers and the ordinary fly fisherman a chance to showcase their talents, adventures or something amazing they have captured whilst enjoying the art that is fly fishing.

The competition has 3 categories in the Film section and a single category in the Photographic section. Only entries into any of the film categories may enter a Photographic image and this will be limited to 2 images. An entrant may submit material for as many categories as they choose and may have multiple entries in a single category but will have to pay the entrance fee upon each submission. We are also excited to announce that Tom Sutcliffe will be doing the judging for the Photographic entries in the competition.

The 3 Film Categories are:

Salt Water: This is open to any sequence fly fishing related in Salt water. It will have a maximum length of 5 min.

Fresh Water: This is open to any sequence fly fishing related in Fresh water. It will have a maximum length of 5 min.

Best Clip: Any clip fly fishing related that does not exceed 1min in length. It must be a continuous clip without any breaks.

For each entry into the film competition an entrant will be allowed to submit 2 Photographic images fly fishing related. This is an open category and may include salt water, fresh water or abstract.

Formats accepted for submission:

AVI on Mini DV

MOV, Mts or M2t on master DVD

16:9 Widescreen mode

Have a professional Videographer from Safari and Film Africa document your global adventure. Film your Hunt, Film your Fishing Adventure or Film your Safari into the Wild. We specialize in video productions on the African continent and have a wealth of experience in this field. Not only will your professional videographer capture all the adventure, scenery and abstract but they will also be on hand to take world class photographs of the journey. Experienced Editors will then produce a safari video that will be relived again and again and one which will truly reflect your adventure.
Capture the ultimate adventure.

From local South African producer Rayno Egner, officially released 1st November 2010 "The Kingdom-trout trekking Lesotho" fly fishing DVD will take you on an adventure to the Roof of Africa in Lesotho and the large river trout that inhabit the crystal waters of this Mountain Kingdom. Join the Team as they Pony Trek into distant valleys where few fisherman have ventured and relive the wilderness and experience. From local South African producer Rayno Egner.

Orders can be placed with Safari and Film Africa by sending us an e-mail and your address to

Selling price will be R159 all incl. 

This short film produced and edited by Rayno Egner of Safari & Film Africa and in association with Tourette fishing, highlights the amazing sightfishing opportunities that Sterkfontein Dam in the Free State province has to offer on the smallmouth yellowfish.
It is well constructed and together with music by well known South African band Goldfish, contains an abundance of fantastic dry fly takes, fights and scenic shots.
Sponsored by Shilton Reels and Templefork Outfitters, this DVD is sure to captivate any flyfishing enthusiast and is a must for any discerning fisherman's DVD collection.
Author: Rayno Egner
Publisher: Safari and Film Africa