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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87496, member: 27"]
A Danish-Botswana film pilot just landed in Gaborone, and it is betting on 15-minute micro-dramas to jumpstart the country's cinema scene.

Film Connections Pilot Project basics
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[*]Botswana's Ministry of Sport and Arts kicked this off with a Danish delegation.
[*]Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire and actor Roland Møller spearheaded the initiative.
[*]Gaborone-Copenhagen creative bridges are the whole point.
[*]Micro-dramas are 15-minute films built for modern audiences.
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Script selection and AI angle
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[*]Eight scripts got picked for production from a competitive pool.
[*]Two came from the University of Botswana Media Studies students.
[*]Six local producers landed the remaining slots.
[*]AI tools will boost production and editing workflows.
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Danish Dogma style meets new tech
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[*]Møller is pushing raw, low-budget storytelling over flashy productions.
[*]Social media and streaming monetization strategies are baked in.
[*]Five master classes will train emerging Botswana filmmakers.
[*]Hands-on experience with innovative methods is a core perk.
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Government backing and economic upside
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[*]Permanent Secretary Nancy Neo Chengeta praised the collaboration's potential.
[*]Deputy Permanent Secretary Tebogo Matebesi echoed that enthusiasm.
[*]Job creation and cultural-export opportunities are on the table.
[*]Møller said Botswana's talent completely exceeded his expectations.
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