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Filming Permit application for Lefika la Noka tufa Site, Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site

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We seek permission to film activities on Lefika la Noka tufa site, Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site, for content that will be used in documentaries, news, and educational purposes. The purpose and concepts of filming at Lefika la Noka for the duration of the scientific expedition is to document all the work that will be carried out at the site, especially the scientific process, from start to finish with the aim of highlighting the journey of the scientific pursuit and discovery.

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Purpose and concept of filming: The goal of the Lefika la Noka research project (SAHRA permit number: 3401) is to start a series of scientific research at the site for paleo-climate and -environmental studies that will be beneficial for the entire Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site and other fossil sites in central South Africa. This research programme will start with drilling 17 drill holes and excavation of the miner’s rubble. The purpose and concepts of filming at Lefika la Noka for the duration of the scientific expedition is to document all the work that will be carried out at the site, especially the scientific process, from start to finish with the aim of highlighting the journey of the scientific pursuit and discovery. We seek permission to film activities on site for content that will be used in documentaries, news, and educational purposes. The film crew and associated visitors will be always accompanied at all areas of the site by the permit holders or designated representatives of the Centre of the Exploration for the Deep Human Journey. The landowners have agreed to the filming at the site and will be informed about each visit for filming as is the case for other field work at the site. Schedule of filming: We propose that the filming of the Lefika la Noka project would begin from the time the filming permit has been issued up until the time of the expiration of excavation permit 3401.

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Monday, February 7, 2022 - 13:06

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17921

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