A lot of us came across Brandon Auret's LinkedIN video where he spoke about foreign films, the importance of co-productions and how Donald Trump is throwing his toys when it comes to the American film industry.

Award-winning actor and filmmaker, Brandon, is best known for his roles on Elysium, District 9, Chappie and popular soapie, Isidingo. He has called on Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to use Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on films made outside the US as an opportunity to invest in the local film industry.

Gino caught up with Brandon for a Zoom chat about how building up our film industry would benefit not just local actors and crews, but whole communities.

“I’m a firm believer in that when the door is closed, jump through the window,” says Brandon.

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