Lights, camera, action! Pro Arte receives film production equipment to boost creative skills
Gauteng Film Commission handed over film production start-up equipment to 24 recipients, including Pro Arte Alphen Park School of Specialisation recently.
Pro Arte Alphen Park School of Specialisation in Pretoria east is one of the 24 recipients of film production start-up equipment handed over by the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC) on March 17.
The equipment is aimed at empowering young creatives and promoting economic development in the film industry.
According to the Deputy Principal at Pro Arte Alphen Park, Mr Calton Negondeni, they are excited and happy to have received the equipment.
“We have informed our learners and the School Governing Body (SGB) and we are looking forward to encouraging our learners to take part in the film industry,” he said.
Image: Matome Chiloane’s X page
He added that the school has not yet started using the equipment, as they are waiting for the art department to provide instructions on how to use it.
“The art department is going to give us the programme of action and business plan in terms of how it is going to be used,” said Negondeni.
He said that he wishes that the organisation could visit the school annually to provide guidance and support.
The handover ceremony was attended by the MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation Matome Chiloane and the CEO of the Gauteng Film Commission (GFC), Keitumetsi Lebaka.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chiloane highlighted the economic impact of the film industry and said that Gauteng contributes over 70% of South Africa’s film and TV content.
“The film industry is more than just a platform for storytelling; it is a powerful economic engine with the potential to create jobs, attract investment, and position Gauteng as a global hub for film production.”
Lebaka stated that the GFC remains committed to creating opportunities for young filmmakers through funding initiatives, skills development programmes, and industry partnerships.
She praised the department for its continued support in recognising the immense potential of the creative industries as a key driver of economic growth.
From digital content creators to animators, together with the Gauteng Film Commission, we handed over state-of-the-art content creation tools to young storytellers—benefiting four Gauteng schools and 20 filmmakers.
Pro Arte Alphen Park, a School of Specialisation in Dance, Visual… pic.twitter.com/F4ugAO0tYN— Matome Chiloane (@matomekopano) March 17, 2025
The equipment provided to the recipients includes:
– Production equipment: Canon EOS R10 camera with lens, mic system, tripod, LED studio light kit, and memory card.
– Editing equipment: high-end Animation 16GB RAM i5 computer with Tempered Glass GAMI Case, Meta Quest 3 mixed-reality headset.
– Animation, gaming, and drone equipment: high-end Animation 16GB RAM i5 computer with Tempered Glass GAMI Case.
– Virtual Reality and Production equipment: Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset, all-purpose tripod, invisible selfie stick, Insta360 X4 action camera, MacBook, memory card, and items under production equipment.
Pro Arte Alphen Park, a School of Specialisation in Dance, Visual Art & Design, Music, Drama, Hospitality Studies, and Enterprise Management, was more than a fitting venue for this ceremony—it was a symbol of possibility, where talent meets opportunity. pic.twitter.com/i9HDnFcZ9l
— Gauteng Dept. of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation (@GautengSACR) March 17, 2025
The recipients were selected based on their talent, potential, and commitment to storytelling.
Lebaka said with this donation, they will now have access to essential film production tools, enabling them to bring their creative visions to life.
May this investment, and those to come, empower a generation of sharp Gauteng creatives.#GrowingGautengTogether pic.twitter.com/xY5UkISuow
— Gauteng Dept. of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation (@GautengSACR) March 17, 2025
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