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Plett filmmaker in running for prestigious award

Theherald · · 600 words · By Siphokazi Mnyobe
Environmental Conservation Regional Tourism Artistic Achievement
open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-05-22-plett-filmmaker-in-running-for-prest…

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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Plettenberg Bay filmmaker and visual artist Daron Chatz has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) awards for his captivating film, Mother of All Mothers.”
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While web results confirm Daron Chatz is a filmmaker and that ITFFA exists, none of the provided evidence snippets explicitly name him as a finalist for the film 'Mother of All Mothers'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Founded in 2019 by Caroline Ungersbock and James Byrne, ITFFA shines a spotlight on TV ads, documentaries, social media campaigns, and more, recognising the creativity and talent of filmmakers across …
https://www.bizcommunity.co.ug/article/all-the-international…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Jury Members of the International Tourism Film Festival Awards Africa 2022.ITFFA 2022 Jury Members. 16 видео 397 просмотров Обновлен 16 апр. 2022 г. Сохранить плейлист. Перемешать.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9kjj7MBFMmofpq9D1d6_…
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual story telling. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing & post production. He began his career in the late 80'…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2513886/
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“The renowned storyteller will be jetting to Johannesburg for the festival that will take place from June 2-5 in Braamfontein.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) takes place from June 2-5 (specifically mentioning 2026 in the latest edition).
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web search NEUTRAL — The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) proudly announces the 8th edition of its globally recognized festival, set to take place on June 2 – 5th 2026.
https://www.satsa.co.za/news/itffa-announces-8th-edition-afr…
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web search NEUTRAL — The ITFFA reserves the right to screen all the films submitted, specifically the right to present and demonstrate the film in public either in whole or in part or to use the entry in part on a “Festiv…
https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalTourismFilmFestival-Afr…
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web search NEUTRAL — ITFFA 2026 Entries Open!The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) is officially op...
https://www.glartent.com/ZA/Sandton/383185418970216/Internat…
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“Chatz, who has been creating films since the 1980s”
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Both IMDb and Daron Chatz's own 'About me' page state he began his career in the late 80s in the South African film industry.
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual story telling. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing & post production.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2513886/
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual expression in all forms. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing, post production and inventing.
https://www.daronchatz.co.za/me/about-me/
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web search NEUTRAL — Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations.daron chatz. @daronchatz. • 51 subscribers • 19 videos.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MDQnNQoqFKYDh8OJpbbuQ
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“The Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE) is a critical 18km stretch of pristine coastline.”
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Multiple sources, including the Bitou Trust, explicitly state the Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE) is a critical 18km eco-corridor/stretch of coastline.
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web search NEUTRAL — A protected environment. Situated in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom on an exceptionally beautiful stretch of pristine coastline within the UNESCO Garden Route Biosphere Reserve, the Robberg Coas…
https://robbergcoastalcorridor.co.za/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE) is a critical 18km eco-corridor linking two important protected areas: The Garden Route National Park and the Robberg Nature Reserve.
https://bitoutrust.org/portfolio-items/conservation-corridor…
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web search NEUTRAL — This area known as the Robberg Coastal Corridor (RCC), has beautiful coastal land and links the Robberg Nature Reserve in the east to the Garden Route National Park in the west.
https://www.plett-tourism.co.za/robberg-coastal-corridor-dec…
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“Managed as a nonprofit initiative by local landowners, the corridor protects a highly sensitive, critically biodiverse eco-linkage.”
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Evidence from the Robberg Coastal Corridor introduction confirms it gained non-profit status in November 2018 and is managed as a protected environment.
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web search NEUTRAL — Known as the Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE), it gained non-profit status in November 2018, whereupon the RCCLA changed its name to the RCCPE. Currently, the RCCPE covers the ma…
https://robbergcoastalcorridor.co.za/about-rcc/
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web search NEUTRAL — conserving the coastal corridor The Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE) is a critical 18km eco-corridor linking two important protected areas: The Garden Route National Park and the…
https://bitoutrust.org/portfolio-items/conservation-corridor…
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web search NEUTRAL — There is a proposed new property development adjoining the Robberg Coastal Corridor Protected Environment (RCCPE), a stretch of pristine coastline with exceptionally rich biodiversity that links the i…
https://saverobberg.com/
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“Chatz started working in the film industry in the late 1980s”
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Both IMDb and the 'About me' page confirm he began his career in the late 80s.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the words of one of Daron’s most loyal clients, “Working with Daron is paramount to employing a secret weapon.” Daron now has a major focus on long form content and has directed and shot various mu…
https://www.daronchatz.co.za/me/about-me/
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual story telling. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing & post production. He began his career in the late 80'…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2513886/
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz. Add to List. Filmography.Try loosening the filters. Contact Us. The best website for movie search and thoughts sharing with friends.
https://en.kinorium.com/name/1571934/
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“Chatz has previously worked in the commercial, magazine and television industry.”
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IMDb and his personal site list his skills across photography, film, creative directing, and post-production, which aligns with experience in commercial and television industries.
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual expression in all forms. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing, post production and inventing. He began his…
https://www.daronchatz.co.za/me/about-me/
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual story telling. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing & post production. He began his career in the late 80'…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2513886/
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience: +GELUK Positive Experiences · Location: Knysna · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Daron Chatz’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://za.linkedin.com/in/daron-chatz-1b001611
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“He has also worked with his partners and team on the eight-part documentary series, Wild Zambezi, which is currently showing in multiple countries.”
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IMDb lists him as the director of 'Wild Zambezi' and another source mentions him and Grace Harrison telling the story of the Zambezi Valley.
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz and Grace Harrison, both Plettenberg Bay locals, set out to tell a very important story set in Zambia's Lower Zambezi Valley.
https://www.plett-tourism.co.za/two-plett-locals-tell-story-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chatz has founded production and post-production companies in Johannesburg and mentored filmmaker Jahmil XT Qubeka, contributing to the development of talent in the local industry. [1] His recent work…
https://grokipedia.com/page/Daron_Chatz
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web search NEUTRAL — Daron Chatz. Director: Wild Zambezi. Daron Chatz is a creative who is compelled with the art of visual story telling. His skills range from photography and film to creative directing & post production…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2513886/
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“Plettenberg Bay Tourism acting chief executive Cindy Wilson Trollip congratulated Chatz”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Cindy Wilson Trollip or her role as acting chief executive of Plettenberg Bay Tourism.
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