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Eilers Films has since been dissolved and is no longer active.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