Hollywood's Davis eyes Botswana talent

Davis (in the picture), recently hired local associate producer, Mompane George Rantuana to help oversee the local casting of The Blue Mauritius film
Davis (in the picture), recently hired local associate producer, Mompane George Rantuana to help oversee the local casting of The Blue Mauritius film

Recently there was a Hollywood casting for the international heist film 'The Blue Mauritius,' to be produced by the New York City based, American production company D Street Media Group. The film’s executive producer Dexter Davis hired local associate producer, Mompati George Rantuana to help oversee the production, which stars American superstar Anthony Mackie from 'Captain America,' and 'Avengers: Endgame.' The Blue Mauritius  also stars Isaac Wright, from the hit television series,  'Game of Thrones.' ARTS & CULTURE writer MOMPATI TLHANKANE conversed with Davis about the impending big opportunity for Botswana entertainment industry.

Arts & Culture: Tell us about your company D Street Media Group?

Davis: D Street Media Group is a private company based in New York City. We have offices in Berlin, Buenos Aires and Cape Town. We primarily work in film production and distribution, with an international slant. Our goal is to bring world cinema to the United States and share our stories around the world.

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