The Storyteller: Q&A with ‘Out of Mined’ Film Director Arthur Neumeier
Arthur Neumeier, the director behind the Eyeforce and Protect the West Coast (PTWC) film ‘Out of Mined’ has built a reputation as one of South Africa’s top adventure and extreme sports filmmakers. As evidenced by the cinematic quality of the movie – which won a Cannes Film Award in July – the Netherlands-born film maker’s work has shifted towards more purpose-driven storytelling, especially environmental issues with a positive impact. In this Q&A with Arthur, he breaks down the journey that enabled him to make a powerful film that has resonated deeply with audiences.
Estuaries: The Hidden Habitats That Keep the West Coast Alive
Scattered along the West Coast are some of the most important yet least protected ecosystems in the country. Estuaries are a key ecological infrastructure, supporting water and food security, tourism, recreation, flood and coastal erosion protection, carbon sequestration and rich biodiversity. These fascinating ecosystems also hold a deep cultural and spiritual meaning for South Africa’s coastal communities, and quietly sustain life along our coast. In the face of growing threats from mining, as well as oil and gas and coastal developments we must ensure the West Coast’s estuaries continue to thrive.