SA producer signs Hollywood film deal

Cape Town – Local series, Intersexions, creator and producer Uzanenkosi Mahlangu has just returned from Hollywood where he has signed a three-project deal with Argonauts Films, reported

According to Destinyman the film producer went to Hollywood to discuss a deal with Alan von Kalckreuth of Argonaut Films. They ended up signing a long-term partnership on a number of upcoming projects.

The current deal includes the production of a series titled Frikwenci.

“The story is centred around an ensemble cast of DJs who are battling their own demons. We are looking at having real celebrities in the show to give it universal appeal,” Uzanenkosi said.

‘More work done’

He told the magazine that it had taken him two years to come up with the concept of the story.

“I am passionate about the African continent, making it accessible to the world. The project means I can get more work done. South Africa’s film industry is certain to benefit from a little stardust from Hollywood.”

Fellow producer von Kalckreuth was hopeful that the deal would serve a greater purpose.

“We have evolved a storytelling tradition that speaks to the common traits that all humans share,” he said.

Uzankenkosi’s production Intersexions recently won 11 SAFTA awards at the ceremony held in March 2012.