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 alongside his wife at the time in 1982. The company was run out of their family home in Johannesburg.
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Eilers Films has since been dissolved and is no longer active.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 1982: The television series, King of Diamonds.
In 1984: The film, Die Fluiter, starring Elma Potgieter and Tromp Terre’blanche; 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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