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Waterfall News

THE SHoW goES oN

Park-In-Experience returns to Waterfall

A s South Africa bolsters

efforts towards economic
recovery, the Park-In
Experience has resumed
with its focus on reversing the adverse
effects of the global Coronavirus
pandemic on the local film industry.

The Park-In Experience was founded by
two innovative entrepreneurs, Lerato
Maunatlala and Nikiwe Ndaba, with
the objective of promoting local film
talent; assisting productions to derive
revenue from their work, especially
amidst the economic devastation
of COvID-19; and providing good
old-fashioned entertainment with
popular Hollywood movies.

The SA film and cinema industry’s post the first hard lockdown in Park-In Experience hosts outdoor
box office revenue declined by 2020 to address the critical need cinema viewing events featuring a
R1.2 billion in 2020, according to for local films to be showcased. mix of local film productions and
the 2020 South African Box Office unfortunately, we had to pause and blockbuster favourites in a lifestyle
report by the National Film and video observe the series of lockdowns that setting with a market ambience
Foundation. This is partly due to followed periodically thereafter,” and live music entertainment.
the closure of cinemas during hard says Maunatlala. “We are excited to Patrons can opt to drive-in and
lockdowns worldwide and in South be live again at our venue partner, watch movies from the comfort of
Africa, much to the detriment of the Waterfall Park at Mall of Africa. We their cars or stretch their legs in a
earning potential of productions. implore entertainment-loving South relaxed picnic environment with
Africans to come in large numbers refreshments and food on sale.
“We hosted our first viewing events to support the local film industry.”
Strict adherence to COvID-19
Upcoming movies: protocols is observed.
22 October 2021 Friday Love by Chance and Sew the Winter to my Skin 16:00
Tickets are available via
23 October 2021 Saturday Children’s Movie To Be Confirmed (Family Day) 11:00 www.parkinexp.co.za or
*Children Under 16 years FREE
directly from Webtickets. Check
23 October 2021 Saturday Rafiki and Ayanda 17:00
them out on @parkinexp and
*Above is subject to change.
show them some love!

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