Your Portal To The Industry
<p>Whilst facilitating contact between industry professionals and companies, SAMDB has become involved in production. Havng many years experience in-front of the camera, we have gained an insight to all aspects of production, from acting and direction, to behind the scenes.</p><p> </p><p>As a model and actress for over 20 years, I have been fortunate to feature in many international commercials, stills shoots, TV series and films. I have a passion for the industry, as well as helping others, evident in my life skills coaching to young, aspiring children, teenagers and young adults. I have also been involved in coaching actors and models at an actors' studio in Cape Town. - Martéz Saporta-Rothuysen (<a href="http://www.samdb.co.za/user/1">www.samdb.co.za/user/1</a>)</p><p> </p><p>I have been an actor for almost 10 years, appearing in TV series and films, and have a technical background from studying a degree in information technology. I have augmented my volunteer work with the police services with studies in psychology and criminology, and have applied this knowledge on drug raids, and assisting those in need. - Andrew Germishuys (<a href="http://www.samdb.co.za/user/2">www.samdb.co.za/user/2</a>)</p><p> </p><p>We realised that by pooling our talents, we could greatly serve others and branch out in the industry we are so passionate about.</p><p> </p><p>SAMDB (The South African Movie Database) is a database with a built in intelligent search engine that provides a platform to showcase everyone in the model, music, film and entertainment industry. It evolved through Showreel Africa, a company offering services to the industry. Jointly we have over 30 years experience in the film and IT arena and felt South African's need to be catapulted to a world-class level. We have incredible talent in this country and South Africans have a worldwide reputation for having a very strong and professional work ethic. We saw the need for this to be showcased.</p><p> </p><p>The aim of this platform is to showcase all of South Africa's talent and make them more accessible locally and internationally. Simultaneously SAMDB creates a platform to market all agencies, production companies, and crew agencies, as well as freelance industry professionals.</p>