Dreamlands Film & Media was formed in 2016 in Durban, South Africa where they made their debut feature film, Rare Blood, a thriller set and filmed in the KZN Midlands in South Africa. Rare Blood was a chance for Dreamlands Creative Producer and Production Designer Gillian O'Donoghue and Barry Downard (photography, lighting and props design) to shine creatively. Being a psychological thriller, it presented many instances of choice and creativity to portray the layered psychological themes within the narrative.

 

Dreamlands has representation in South Africa, England, and Wales. The company works closely with Michael Auret of Spier Films.

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Gillian comes from an advertising background with skills in both copy writing and design, and is able to spot and nurture emerging talent. Consequently she has assembled a highly creative team of creatives.

Writer director Brett Halliday has a unique eye for storytelling weaving intricate story threads whilst retaining a powerful emotional journey for the characters he creates. As a director he creates a symphony of images and sound that moves the story forward in a gripping manner.

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Devin Carter,  our trusted cinematographer, has the experience and skills that ensures a  superb production value in terms of the visuals. Dev films all over the world and has a strong portfolio in film and TV. The sound team of musicians Marciano Monjane Rebello (sound engineer) and Tyler Halliday (sound design and composer) record and layer a tapestry of sound and score that subliminally generates a myriad of emotions in the viewer, and moves the story forward. Award winning editor Daniel Mitchell (Five Fingers for Marseilles, Alison) completes the team, allowing Dreamlands to deliver a moving story with an outstanding production value.

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Fae Goodman, with an extensive background in management, hospitality, and performing in her youth handles development in UK and Europe. In South Africa Trish Downing and Wendy Moulton handle development. Trish, started her career as an actor, then went on to combine high-level corporate and business experience with an in-depth background in the arts and creative Industries, most notably the AV sector. Wendy has a longstanding career in Publishing, Advertising, managing TV shows, and co-ordinating South Africa's largest Garden Show. 

 

Working with this cohesive team of talented players Dreamlands is to make well-crafted films as well as television series with content that is both entertaining and meaningful. Dreamlands is in development with two feature films and three exciting repeatable TV series.

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The media arm of the business incorporates publishing and advertising to niche markets. With over thirty years in both sectors, our team ensures maximum reach for our client's brands.

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