The cinema of Seychelles refers to the film industry in the island country of
Seychelles
Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, V ...
, located in the
Indian Ocean
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. While Seychelles is not widely known for its film production, there have been notable films shot in the country and a growing interest in promoting local filmmaking.
History
The history of cinema in Seychelles is relatively short, with the first films being shot in the country in the late 20th century.
Notable films shot in Seychelles
Seychelles has served as a backdrop for various international films. Some notable films shot in Seychelles include:
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* ''Tarzan the Ape Man'' (1932 film), with Johnny Weissmuller
* ''Tarzan, the Ape Man'' (1959 film) with Denny Miller
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Local filmmaking
While Seychelles has primarily been a filming location for international productions, there is a growing interest in promoting local filmmaking. The Seychelles Film Commission, established in 2013, aims to support and develop the local film industry by providing resources, funding, and training opportunities for Seychellois filmmakers.
A Love Like This is a 2016 film directed by
Chandran Rutnam
Chandran Rutnam is a Sri Lankan filmmaker and entrepreneur.
Rutnam has hosted numerous Hollywood films for their location shoots in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. He was the Line Producer/Production Supervisor on several international productions incl ...
, produced by the
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The Seychelles Broadcasting Company (SBC) is the national broadcaster of the Republic of Seychelles with the mandate of informing, educating, and entertaining the population of Seychelles. Located on the hilltop of ...
and Rajiv Punater and Rahul Neghra of High Street Riviera Entertainment and The Film Factory with associate producer Colombo Film Academy & Studios.
See also
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Bolot Feray
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References
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Cinema of Seychelles