In plain English, that means that as South Africans we believe in giving you good bang for your buck, we work damn hard, and make great films!
 
 
Welcome to Shadow Films
           “Filmmaking is an art and a science, but it is also magic.” – Gabriel Beristain ASC, BSC.
 
 
Contact Details (24/7/365): David Forbes S.A.S.C. +27 82 450 8003 (mobile) + 27 11 447 3960 (landline) Skype: david-forbes <david@shadowfilms.co.za> mailto:david@shadowfilms.co.zashapeimage_2_link_0
Shadow Films seeks to produce world-class images that enhance South Africa and Africa in the world, and to working efficiently to create real value for our customers.
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"You are the best! Thanks so much for everything! I don't know what we would have done w/o you. It's great working with you." – Mia Brandt at USA Fund for Unicef Dear Danielle, (of CNN Heroes) Forgive me for taking so long to express our profound gratitude for CNN’s coverage of Yohannes and Ethiopia Reads. We are thrilled beyond measure. Every aspect of the package – the video, the story and the extras – is so beautifully done. You and your crew really captured the spirit of Yohannes’ vision and allowed our supporters to gain a much deeper understanding of the impact they’re having on young lives. – Laura Bond Director of Ethiopia Reads “The footage is exactly what we wanted . . . thank you sooo much!!! You were very easy to work with, and I am very grateful!” - Muffie Meyer, Middlemarch Films, NY. “I loved working with you, and thank you for everything.” - Judy Jackson. CBC. “You did a fantastic job, and it really is amazing how every shot is excellent - some 28 tapes worth.” - Nick Brown, director, Wall To Wall, UK. “I wanted to thank you so much for a great shoot. I really enjoyed working with you . . . . The outcome was remarkable. Wonderful! The images and interviews are universally praised by all who see them. - Thomas Allen Harris, Chimpanzee Productions, USA.
 
 
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“Cinematography is an infinitely subtle language, even more so than music or words.” – Conrad Hall ASC.
 
“All great films are a resolution of a conflict between darkness and light.”
– Vittorio Storaro ASC, AIC (the youngest ASC Lifetime Award Winner, and winner of three Academy Awards).
 
“Life experience is more valuable than theory or technical expertise. The technical stuff can be passed on but experience can only be gained.” – Chris Doyle HKSC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
page last updated 6 March 2009
 
 
page last updated 6 March 2009
 
 
page last updated 6 March 2009