Dee-Zone crew returns from USA

Dee-Zone crew with David Costabille
Dee-Zone crew with David Costabille

On March 4 nine young professionals actors from the local film company, Dee-Zone left for New Orleans, United States of America (USA).

The team was representing Botswana at the 48th Hour Film Project’s price giving, exhibition and seminar held from March 6 to 10. After winning the national competition held in Gaborone in 2013, Dee-Zone had to further prove their excellence in their craft in New Orleans along with 112 other cities and countries from around the world.

According to the company’s marketing manager Vincent Tiro, the trip has thus far proven worthwhile as it gave their members greater understanding about the film industry.

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