Anant Singh (film producer)
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Anant Singh | |
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| Born | Anant Singh 7 May 1956 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of Durban-Westville |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Anant Singh (born May 1956, Durban) is a South African film producer and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Education[edit]
Singh attended the University of Durban-Westville, in South Africa.[1]
Career[edit]
Singh is the CEO of Videovision Entertainment, and the producer of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom"[2] which premiered in 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival. Singh spent more than two decades on producing the film, in which he also interviewed Mandela while he was still imprisoned. The film took more than sixteen years to complete.[3] He is also chairman of Cape Town Film Studios[4] and can be accredited for over 100 films.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Place of Weeping | No | No | Yes |
| 1992 | Sarafina! | No | No | Yes |
| 1995 | The Mangler | No | No | Yes |
| Cry, the Beloved Country | No | No | Yes | |
| 2001 | Mr Bones | No | No | Yes |
| 2004 | Yesterday | No | No | Yes |
| 2008 | Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past | No | No | Yes |
| 2013 | Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom | No | No | Yes |
Television[edit]
| Title | Creator | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imbewu: The Seed | No | No | No | Yes |
| House of Zwide | No | No | No | Yes |
Sport[edit]
Singh entered the IOC in 2016, where he became Chair of the Communications Commission in 2018. He is also part of the Olympic Channel Commission since 2015, the Digital and Technology Commission since 2018, and the Coordination of the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad Los Angeles 2028 Commission since 2019.[1] Singh is the producer of the sports-themed films "The Long Run"[6] and "More than Just a Game".[7]
Awards[edit]
- Peabody Awards (2005)[8]
- Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum[9]
- Golden Horn Award for Outstanding Contribution (2006)[4]
- honorary doctorate at the Durban University of Technology's Fred Crookes Sports Centre. (2014)[10]
- Honorary doctorates from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of Port Elizabeth.[10]
- Doctorate in Technology (2017)[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Anant Singh". International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Stedman, Alex (19 July 2013). "Anant Singh: South Africa's Got Movie-making Talent". Variety. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Van Syckle, Katie (14 September 2013). "Nelson Mandela Biopic Explores What Makes a Fearless Leader Tick". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b "South Africa: Success in film and entertainment: Anant Singh's views". Balancing Act. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Cassidy, Kevin; Szalai, Georg (30 October 2012). "AFM 2012: South Africa's Locations Boom Gives Locals a Boost". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Rave reviews for Anant Singh's 'The Long Run'". News24. 16 May 2001. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Warby, Vivian (18 July 2007). "South Africa: "More Than Just a Game" to Be Released By Year End". AllAfrica. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Yesterday". Peabody Awards. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Anant Singh". NetTV4u. Archived from the original on 19 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b Peters, Waheeda (22 March 2019). "DUT Is Hosting a Public Lecture By South African Film Producer, Anant Singh". Durban University of Technology. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Survé, Saarah (1 February 2017). "University to recognize talented trio". Pressreader. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.