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The Pro

A young ex-surfer who swore off surfing needs to learn how to cope with the death of his best friend while his friend's sister needs him to teach her how to surf

  • André Velts
    Director
    Koringberg, Knysna
  • Tiaan van Niekerk
    Writer
  • Tiaan van Niekerk
    Producer
  • Starlyn George
    Producer
  • Annelie Bouwer
    Producer
  • Edwin van der Walt
    Key Cast
    Hollywood In My Huis, Ballade vir 'n Enkeling, Modder en Bloed, My Father's War
  • Viljé Maritz
    Key Cast
    Verraaiers, 'n Man Soos My Pa, Hollywood In My Huis
  • Neels van Jaarsveld
    Key Cast
    The Bang Bang Club, Knysna, Winnie Mandela, 'n Man Soos My Pa, Sonskyn Beperk, Finders Keepers
  • Reine Swart
    Key Cast
    Somer Son,
  • Albert Maritz
    Key Cast
    Invictus, The Color of Freedom, Skoonheid, Verraaiers, Modder en Bloed, 'n Man Soos My Pa
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Die Pro
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Action, Romance, Young Adult
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 38 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 21, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    500,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    Afrikaans
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Ster-Kinekor
    Country: South Africa
    Rights: Theatrical, Video / Disc
Director Biography - André Velts

André Velts is a South African actor/director, active in the local South African and international industry since 2007. International features that he has performed in include The Raven and Tunnel Ratz.
André has been involved in many South African productions including roles in Bloedbroers, Sterlopers, Donkerland, 7de Laan and Villa Rosa.
His directing credits include the romantic comedy Knysna and the young adult drama The Pro ("Die Pro"). He is currently filming the teen comedy Your Romeo ("Jou Romeo"), due for release 26 December 2016.

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