Eilers Films

Founding and early history

Eilers Films was a production company established by actor, director, producer, newsreader, and radio personality, Paul Eilers in 1983.

Aims and function

In 1982, Eilers was hired by Dirk de Villiers to direct the television series, King of Diamonds in Kimberley. His debut directing on this production helped realise his passion and aptitude for directing.

Eilers Films was founded the following year in 1983 by Eilers and his wife at the time. The company was run out of the couple's family home in Johannesburg.

Current status

Eilers Films has since been dissolved and is no longer active.

Impact on SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Several productions were released by Eilers Films including:

In 1982, ]]Eilers Films]] produced the TV series, [[King of Diamonds], which was filmed in Kimberley.

In 1984 the film, Die Fluiter, starring Elma Potgieter, Schalk Jacobz, and Tromp Terre’blanche was released. This production was funded by Faan van Tonder’s Mandalay Films and the SABC.

During that year, Eilers Films also produced the documentary series, Die Spoorweg Polisie and the film, James (Ek Hoort nie hier Nie).

Sources

Email submission by Taryn Tavener-Smith 7 August 2023

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