{{Short description|South African film director (1920–1999)}} {{more citations needed|date=August 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = David Millin | birth_date = 11 June 1920 | death_date = 26 May 1999 | citizenship = South African | occupation = Film director<br> cinematographer<br> film producer. | notable_works = Shangani Patrol }} '''David Millin''' (11 June 1920 - 26 May 1999)<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=10883|title=Press Release: Death of David Millin|language=en|access-date=16 August 2018|archive-date=16 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816162137/https://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=10883|url-status=dead}}</ref> was a South African film director, cinematographer and film producer. He has produced various Afrikaans and English films throughout his career. He has been a member of the American Society of Cinematographers since 1972, the first member from South Africa belonging to the organization. In 1994 he was honored by M-Net for his lifetime contribution to the industry and in 1997 he was also honored by SASC / Kodak for his contribution. He was famous for his spectacular depictions, large (but precise) war scenes and his dry sense of humor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://152.111.1.88/argief/berigte/beeld/1999/05/28/3/15.html|title= SA rolprentpionier David Millin (78) in Jhb dood|website= Beeld|language=af}}</ref>
== Filmography == As director: * ''Suster Teresa'', 1974 * ''Die Voortrekkers'', 1973 * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''Die Banneling'', 1971 * ''Shangani Patrol'', 1970 * ''Banana Beach'', 1970 * ''Petticoat Safari'', 1969 * ''Majuba: Heuwel van Duiwe'', 1968 * ''The Second Sin'', 1966 * ''African Gold'', 1965 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Stropers van die Laeveld'', 1962 * ''Donker Afrika'', 1957 * ''Last of the Few'' (year unknown)
As a cinematographer: * ''Killer Force'', 1976 * Die Banneling, 1971 * ''The Jackals'', 1967 * ''The Cape Town Affair'', 1967 * ''Diamond Safari'', 1958 * Donker Afrika, 1957 * '''n Plan is 'n Boerdery'', 1954 * ''Inspan'', 1953 * ''Hans-die-Skipper'', 1952 * ''Last of the Few''
As manufacturer: * ''Die Voortrekkers'', 1973 * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''Shangani Patrol'', 1970 * ''Banana Beach'', 1970 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Last of the Few''
As scriptwriter: * ''Met Moed, Durf en Bloed'', 1973 * ''African Gold'', 1965 * ''Seven Against the Sun'', 1964 * ''Last of the Few''
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