Feeling immensely grateful to have worked with these incredible young actors. Remembering what it took to get these scenes in the can makes me want to laugh and cry, not necessarily in that order 🥴. #bloodandwater #ComingSoon #netflixoriginal #netflix #netflixsa #strongblacklead

A few fave shots from Ep4 of #MelodySABC2. Dir: Nadine Cloete. DOP: William Collinson. SABC TV Drama Series: Melody #Melody #womeninfilm

Five Tiger is a South African short film written and directed by @Nomawongstar A God-fearing woman in modern-day finds herself in a transactional relationship as she tries to support her sick husband and daughter. Now streaming on Showmax South Africa jongalist.com/five-tiger-a-s…

Wrote my 1st film at 43 It was made by amazing people when I was 45. #Keepgoing, #nevertoolate. To EVERY SINGLE PERSON that gave their talent, time, heart, love, sweat, money, and tears into DesmondsNotHereAnymore I appreciate you. #I❤️🎞#screenwriting #femalefilmmakerfriday #filmtwitter

Outstanding Performance in a New Series Nominee: THUSO MBEDU in THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD #GothamAwards

Get ready for the 44th edition of the Durban International Film Festival (#DIFF2023) taking place from 20-30 July 2023! 🥳 We’re bringing you the best of cinema and all live screenings will take place at CineCentre SUNCOAST Durban and KZNSA. Keep an eye on our socials!

I’m curating the 2024 Basha Uhuru “Visions of Freedom Film Festival”-Student Edition👩🏾‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓👨🏿‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓 We will be showcasing the best student films to film lovers & industry execs! 🎥Deadline 31 May. 🎥Submit here: forms.gle/6EcAKhhaqoJqFX…

I’ve curated a lineup of beautiful student films about the quest for freedom this youth month. Come celebrate emerging filmmakers with us for free at Basha Uhuru Visions of Freedom Film Festival. One day only! Rsvp here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

In her thesis film for her Master’s degree at Chapman University, director Phumi Morare tells a gripping tale of a woman desperately searching for her student activist brother during the South African 1985 State of Emergency. The film is a 2021 Student Academy Award winner.

Phumi Morare In “small details BIGGER PICTURE” 21yr old Thando Bungane speaks to her peers about the then upcoming 2024 elections. She unpacks “the profound impact of voting through personal and historical lenses.” An AFDA offering.

Phumi Morare “Muffin Top” follows Piper as she struggles to decide between the risk of leaving her small town in pursuit of an education, or the safety of accepting a (much needed) managerial job at her local bakery. Written and directed by Lumka Sibeko. AFDA

Phumi Morare In “Mbokodo” UCT student, Nakesa Ndou, is sensitive and masterful in her crafting of a harrowing portrait of Sizani, an 8yr old girl who uses rocks as characters to tell a story of violation.

“Umdali” is an experimental coming-of-age documentary following “a band of aspiring filmmakers” as they venture into the untamed natural landscapes of the Eastern Cape in pursuit of artistic transcendence. Wits Film & TV.

“Boy”. A quiet, intimate and engaging documentary. Bongani Ndaba speaks to two men on their personal journeys “from boyhood to manhood and back again”. Wits Film & TV

In this memorable black and white comedy, a young man’s quest for just R2 for a cigarette brings him at odds with his community. “Smokey” by Michael Boysen. Tshwane University of Technology.

Mohau Mann takes on a horror aesthetic to tell the story of a desperate young woman’s battle with heroin. One location. One riveting performance. “Fix”. AFDA.

Hope to see you there: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Big thanks to Constitution Hill SA & Basha Uhuru for the opportunity to produce the Visions of Freedom Film Festival - Student Edition. Thank you to the partners & sponsors; filmmakers; volunteers & staff. Thank you to everyone who showed up & supported the festival! It was special!

Basha Uhuru Visions of Freedom. Film Festival - Awards

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